NPR News: 06-25-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to strip Temporary Protected Status from Haitians and Syrians. Meanwhile, the White House seeks $11 billion in farm aid to offset costs from tariffs and trade wars. The U.S. is sending rescue teams and $150 million to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes. In sports, the U.S. men’s soccer team plays Turkey in the World Cup, having already qualified for the knockout round. Finally, new research reveals humans and great apes have shared laughter patterns for 15 million years.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court allows ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians
Trump administration seeks farm aid amid trade war costs
US sends aid after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
US Men's World Cup team plays Turkey in final group match
Study finds humans and apes laugh similarly for 15 million years
Ira Glass introduces This American Life
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