NPR News: 07-02-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers a sharp slowdown in U.S. job growth and rising inflation, alongside ongoing rescue efforts in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes. The U.S. men’s soccer team advances in the World Cup, while extreme heat warnings affect much of the country. Additional stories include diplomatic talks between U.S. and Iranian envoys in Qatar, Micron’s $250 million donation to Trump accounts, and the arrest of a couple who climbed the Empire State Building.
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U.S. job growth slows sharply in June
Search for survivors continues in Venezuela
U.S. men's soccer team advances in World Cup
Extreme heat warnings across the U.S.
U.S. and Iran hold separate talks in Qatar
Micron donates to Trump accounts for children
Empire State Building climbers appear in court
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