NPR News: 06-26-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers rescue efforts in Venezuela following a deadly earthquake that killed at least 920 people. In the US, a federal trial accusing Jonathan Rinderkinesht of starting the Palisades fire ended in a mistrial, while the House Oversight Committee subpoenas Leon Black regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Additional stories include Fourth of July travel forecasts, a Trump administration partnership with Colossal Biosciences for endangered species DNA preservation, and Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon.
Topics discussed
Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts and damage
Palisades fire arson trial ends in mistrial
Leon Black subpoenaed over Epstein ties
Market close and July 4th travel forecast
Trump admin partners with Colossal Biosciences
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon
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