NPR News: 07-04-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the fading heatwave in the eastern U.S. and its urban impacts, alongside wildfires in Colorado forcing evacuations. It reports on a surge in heat-related deaths in Europe and the rising political momentum of democratic socialists in the U.S. Other stories include Peru’s new president, an egg price-fixing settlement, the Peachtree Road Race proceeding despite heat warnings, and the marriage of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
Topics discussed
CubeSmart Self Storage advertisement
Extreme heat and urban heat island effect in the US
Wildfires and evacuations in southeastern Colorado
Record heat wave causes rise in deaths in Europe
Democratic socialists gaining momentum in primaries
Kiko Fujimori elected new president of Peru
Egg producers settle price-fixing allegations
Peachtree Road Race proceeds despite heat warnings
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift marry at MSG
Mint Mobile advertisement
Listen ad-free on Castria