NPR News: 06-26-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers U.S. strikes on Iranian military facilities following a drone attack on a cargo ship, and the aftermath of deadly twin earthquakes in Venezuela. The broadcast details Ukraine’s massive drone assault on Russia and Texas’ controversial decision to add Bible stories to required reading. Additional stories include Gavin Newsom’s call for a federal billionaire tax, China’s rising dominance in academic research, and a harmless asteroid passing Earth.
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U.S. strikes Iranian military facilities in retaliation
Twin earthquakes kill 900 in Venezuela
Ukraine launches mass drone attack on Russia
Texas adds Bible stories to required reading list
Major U.S. stock indexes tick down
Gov. Newsom calls for national billionaire's tax
China overtakes U.S. in academic research output
Large asteroid to pass safely by Earth
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