NPR News: 07-02-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a Venezuelan mall earthquake survivor, Trump’s lucrative but risky crypto ventures, and Senator Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization. The broadcast reports on slowed US job growth, a traditionalist Catholic group’s break with the Vatican, and a delayed NASA mission to save the Swift Observatory. Finally, it notes Portugal’s dramatic World Cup comeback win against Croatia.
Topics discussed
Venezuela earthquake survivor rescued from rubble
Trump's crypto profits vs investor losses
Mitch McConnell hospitalized and retirement plans
US job growth slows sharply in June
Traditionalist Catholic group breaks with Rome
NASA delays Swift Observatory rescue mission
Portugal beats Croatia in World Cup comeback
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