NPR News: 07-04-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are underway in Tehran amid a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, President Trump addressed the nation’s 250th anniversary at Mount Rushmore, warning against progressive candidates as a threat to American liberty. In the U.S., wildfires in Colorado force evacuations, while NATO leaders prepare for a summit in Ankara focused on defense spending. Additionally, Britain’s NHS launches a TikTok campaign to combat health misinformation among youth.
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Funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei
Trump's 250th birthday speech at Mount Rushmore
Wildfires and evacuations in Colorado
NATO summit agenda in Ankara
NHS launches TikTok health campaign
Sign-off and public funding appeal
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