NPR News: 07-02-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers a sharp slowdown in June job growth and rising inflation, alongside the indictment of a man for vandalizing D.C.’s Reflecting Pool. The broadcast reports on a deadly Russian drone attack on Kiev and stalled peace talks. Additionally, The Onion rebrands InfoWars as a parody to support Sandy Hook victims, while a couple faces charges after scaling the Empire State Building.
Topics discussed
June job growth slows sharply; unemployment dips
Man indicted for vandalizing DC reflecting pool
Russian drone attack kills 21 in Kiev
States consider charging companies for Medicaid workers
The Onion rebrands InfoWars as a parody site
Couple charged after scaling Empire State Building
NPR Tiny Desk Contest Tour announcement
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