NPR News: 07-03-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, with over 2,500 dead and tens of thousands missing. It reports on rising casualties from Russian missile strikes in Kiev and Ukraine’s urgent need for Western air defense supplies. The broadcast also highlights the shift toward drone shows for Fourth of July celebrations, a heat wave driving movie theater attendance, and a mission to save NASA’s Swift Observatory from crashing into Earth.
Topics discussed
Venezuela earthquake aftermath and rescue efforts
Ukraine air defense shortages and missile strikes
Drone shows replacing fireworks for July 4th
Heat wave boosts movie theater attendance
Taylor Swift wedding and NASA Swift satellite
NPR Tiny Desk Contest Tour announcement
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