NPR News: 07-04-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
President Trump addressed the nation’s 250th birthday at Mount Rushmore, warning against political threats while Independence Day celebrations begin. A dangerous heat wave impacts the central and eastern U.S., disrupting events and straining power grids due to the urban heat island effect. Meanwhile, Wall Street stocks rose ahead of the holiday despite a weak jobs report, and severe storms caused fatalities in Wisconsin. The episode also covers the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and Macy’s fireworks.
Topics discussed
CubeSmart Self Storage advertisement
Trump's Mount Rushmore speech and 4th of July kickoff
Dangerous heat wave and heat island effect in the US
Stock market gains and weak jobs report
Storms cause damage and deaths in Chicago area
Nathan's Hot Dog Contest and Macy's fireworks
Mattress Firm advertisement
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