NPR News: 07-03-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Fourth of July celebrations disrupted by record heat and wildfires, alongside Pope Leo’s visit to Lampedusa to highlight migrant issues. The broadcast also reports on Pakistan’s delegation at Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral, ongoing tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war, and a Maryland prison program producing American flags. Finally, it notes Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Topics discussed
Fourth of July celebrations cancelled due to extreme heat
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces evacuations
Pope Leo visits Lampedusa to highlight migrant plight
Pakistan delegation attends Iranian leader's funeral
U.S. stock markets closed for holiday
Putin dismisses impact of Ukraine's refinery attacks
Maryland prison inmates sew flags for Fort McHenry
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelser wedding at MSG
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