NPR News: 07-04-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers a deadly heat wave straining US hospitals and Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russia amid conflicting claims over Konstantinovka. Markets rose after a weak jobs report eased Fed rate hike fears, while President Trump issued pardons. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in New York, and a boat capsizing in Wisconsin killed three. The Texas Stock Exchange also officially opened.
Topics discussed
Heat wave impacts US and emergency room visits
Ukraine drone attacks and claims over Konstantinovka
Wall Street closes higher amid Fed rate speculation
President Trump pardons 11 individuals
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelser officially marry
Storms cause boat capsizing in Wisconsin
Texas Stock Exchange officially opens
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