NPR News: 06-16-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Israel’s bipartisan rejection of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war, with Netanyahu vowing to maintain operations in Lebanon. The FBI reports arrests linked to a thwarted drone attack plot at a White House UFC event. Economic updates highlight a housing market slump and persistent high gas prices despite falling crude costs. Additionally, the episode reports on an earthquake in Indonesia, rising tick bite risks in the U.S., and new Grammy Award categories.
Topics discussed
Israel blasts US-Iran deal and refuses to leave Lebanon
FBI arrests suspects in plot to attack White House UFC event
Housing market slump continues with fewer home starts
Gas prices drop slightly following Iran war agreement
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes central Indonesia
CDC warns of spike in tick bites and prevention tips
Grammy Awards add five new categories for 2026
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