NPR News: 06-26-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
The U.S. struck Iranian military facilities in retaliation for a drone attack on a cargo ship, while a preliminary peace deal between Israel and Lebanon emerges. In Venezuela, rising earthquake casualties prompt a strengthened U.S. disaster response. Meanwhile, Supreme Court rulings expand Trump’s immigration powers, Texas mandates Bible stories in schools, and former NOAA staff launch a new climate data site.
Topics discussed
U.S. strikes Iranian military facilities in retaliation
Israel and Lebanon reach preliminary peace deal
Venezuela earthquake death toll and U.S. aid response
Supreme Court rulings expand Trump immigration powers
Texas adds Bible stories to required reading list
Former NOAA staff launch new climate data website
Greece uses satellite array for wildfire fighting
Stock indexes tick down as oil prices ease
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