NPR News: 07-04-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers a U.S. heat wave causing power outages and safety concerns at outdoor events like the Nathan's hot dog contest. It also reports on the Supreme Court’s final term decisions, which expanded executive power for President Trump. International news includes Pakistan’s delegation to Iran for Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral and a suspect identified in the Monaco bombing. Additional stories feature a deadly mall shooting in Michigan, a Turkish comedian’s jailing, and U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension.
Topics discussed
Heat wave impacts Northeast and outdoor events
Supreme Court term favors Trump's agenda
Pakistan delegation attends Iranian leader's funeral
Shooting at Dearborn mall leaves two dead
Turkish comedian jailed for insulting president
US soccer star Balogun suspended after red card
Ukrainian woman suspected in Monaco bombing
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