NPR News: 06-28-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers sporadic clashes in southern Lebanon despite a new ceasefire framework, with Hezbollah rejecting the deal. A deadly heatwave in Europe causes over 1,300 excess deaths and disrupts infrastructure in Germany and Poland. In U.S. politics, Julia Letlow secures the Republican Senate nomination in Louisiana, while Venezuela reports rescues after deadly earthquakes. The broadcast also notes the death of Kadida Farrakhan, Kevin O'Leary retracting false claims about Chinese funding in Utah, and Saks emerging from bankruptcy as Exlemplar.
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Clashes continue in southern Lebanon despite framework
Extreme heat wave causes deaths and disruptions in Europe
Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate Republican primary
Rescue efforts continue after Venezuela earthquakes
Kadida Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader, dies
Kevin O'Leary retracts claims of Chinese funding in Utah
Saks emerges from bankruptcy as Exlemplar
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