NPR News: 07-02-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s lucrative crypto ventures, which profited him while causing investor losses. It reports on slowed June job growth and rising inflation, alongside health concerns from extreme heat in the eastern U.S. Other stories include a deadly cafe bombing in Damascus, the indictment of a former Olympian for vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, and a delayed NASA mission to save the Swift observatory.
Topics discussed
Trump's crypto profits vs. investor losses
June jobs report and stock market update
Extreme heat and health risks in eastern U.S.
Damascus cafe bombing kills six
Former Olympian indicted for vandalizing reflecting pool
NASA delays rescue mission for SWIFT observatory
Rumors of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding
NPR Tiny Desk contest tour announcement
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