NPR News: 06-23-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers a tech stock sell-off, with the Nasdaq dropping and SpaceX shares falling amid AI concerns and a federal probe into Tesla’s autonomous driving. The U.S. temporarily lifts Iranian oil sanctions to encourage nuclear compliance, while wildfires fueled by drought and heat burn in Utah. In politics, primaries occur in three states, and the UK marks the Brexit anniversary amid leadership changes. Finally, Lionel Messi sets a new World Cup scoring record.
Topics discussed
Tech stocks slump and Tesla crash probe
US lifts Iran sanctions for nuclear inspections
Wildfires fueled by heat and wind in Utah
Primaries in MD, NY, UT and SC runoff
Brexit anniversary and UK leadership race
Messi scores most World Cup goals in history
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