NPR News: 06-29-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Venezuela, where survivors criticize the government’s slow response. In the US, House Speaker Mike Johnson advances a bipartisan housing bill, while Colorado mourns three firefighters killed in the Snyder Mesa blaze. International updates include Pakistan’s border operation against militants, the start of the World Cup knockout stage, and weekend box office results for Toy Story 5 and Supergirl.
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Venezuela earthquake: Government response criticized
Housing affordability bill sent to President Trump
Three firefighters die in Colorado wildfire
Pakistan launches border operation against militants
World Cup knockout stage begins
Box office: Toy Story 5 leads, Supergirl underperforms
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