NPR News: 06-21-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland amid tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. The episode highlights upcoming primary election registration deadlines in several states and reports on Kyiv’s largest Pride parade since Russia’s invasion. Additionally, it discusses the National Mall’s reflecting pool repairs, a study on vehicle mileage trends, and the record-breaking box office debut of Toy Story 5.
Topics discussed
U.S.-Iran negotiations continue in Switzerland
Upcoming primary election registration deadlines
Kyiv Pride Parade sees record attendance
Trump comments on National Mall pool repairs
Report on most and least driven vehicles
Toy Story 5 breaks box office records
Doctors Without Borders donation appeal
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