NPR News: 07-05-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
NPR covers the US 250th anniversary celebrations, noting Trump’s remarks and a white nationalist march in DC, alongside local festivities in Kentucky. The broadcast reports on severe heatwaves and wildfires in Europe, particularly Portugal, and details the Vatican’s excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X. Additionally, it covers protests against Germany’s far-right AfD party and Joey Chestnut’s record-breaking hot dog eating contest victory.
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Trump's 250th anniversary speech and white nationalist march
Heat wave and wildfires in Europe
Society of St. Pius X responds to excommunication
Protests against far-right party in Germany
4th of July celebrations in Lexington, Kentucky
Joey Chestnut wins hot dog eating contest
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