NPR News: 07-06-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers President Trump launching a $1,000 child savings account initiative and a preliminary hearing for the accused assassin of Charlie Kirk. International updates include a deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv, FIFA’s controversial reversal of a U.S. soccer player’s suspension, and the funeral of Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei. The broadcast also reports on Microsoft layoffs and new research linking walking speed to cognitive health in older adults.
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Trump launches $1,000 child savings accounts
Preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk assassination suspect
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and NATO summit
Controversy over FIFA overturning US player suspension
Funeral for Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei
Microsoft announces 4,800 layoffs
Study links walking speed to cognitive health
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