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NPR News: 06-29-2026 3PM EDT

Jun 29, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi mail-in ballot grace period, ruling against Republican challengers. Meanwhile, Kentucky faces cleanup challenges after deadly floods, and tensions rise as Israel strikes southern Syria. In business news, Comcast announced a split into two public companies, while the FAA investigates a JetBlue drone encounter. Finally, Washington D.C. prepares a record-setting fireworks display for the nation’s 250th birthday.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court upholds Mississippi mail-in ballot grace period Cleanup efforts underway in Kentucky after deadly floods Syria condemns Israeli military fire in southern border areas Comcast stock surges after announcing split into two companies FAA investigates JetBlue pilot report of drone strike at JFK Supersized fireworks show planned for US 250th anniversary
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