NPR News: 07-04-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
A dangerous heat wave disrupts Fourth of July celebrations across the US, prompting event cancellations and wildfire bans. In Colorado, a memorial honors three firefighters killed by the Snyder Fire, while Venezuela struggles with hospital shortages after deadly earthquakes. Peru’s Keiko Fujimori is declared president-elect, raising political concerns. Finally, the WHO declares the cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak over after confirming no further cases.
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Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July celebrations
Colorado wildfires and firefighter memorial
Venezuela earthquake aftermath and hospital crisis
Keiko Fujimori declared Peru's president-elect
WHO declares Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak over
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