NPR News: 06-16-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s G7 discussions with Zelensky on Ukraine sanctions and Georgia primary elections. The broadcast reports on former ICE chief Todd Lyons joining a defense contractor and the UK’s new social media ban for minors. Additional stories include Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first meeting, a brain research shift to transparent fish, and Pizza Hut’s $2.7 billion sale.
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Trump and Zelensky meet at G7 summit
Georgia primary elections and Trump endorsements
Former ICE head takes defense contractor job
UK bans social media for under-16s
Fed Chair Warsh's first meeting and interest rates
Brain research shifts from fruit flies to transparent fish
Pizza Hut sold for $2.7 billion
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