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NPR News: 06-21-2026 8PM EDT

Jun 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland stalled after Trump threatened military action over Hezbollah, while a new poll shows Trump’s approval rating at 36% amid economic concerns. Summer job postings surged, yet teen unemployment remains high due to competition from experienced workers. In other news, Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open, Toy Story 5 topped box office charts, and a plane crash in Maryland killed three people.

Topics discussed

U.S.-Iran talks falter amid Trump threats and Hezbollah tensions Trump's approval rating drops to 36% in new poll Summer job postings surge but competition remains high Wyndham Clark wins 2026 U.S. Open golf championship Toy Story 5 leads box office; Hollywood sees summer recovery Plane crash in Maryland kills three people Sponsor message for Monarch personal finance app
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