NPR News: 07-02-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the weak June jobs report, with employers adding only 57,000 positions. The Justice Department is challenging gun bans in California and Virginia as unconstitutional. International news includes ongoing rescue efforts after Venezuela’s earthquakes and a deadly Russian drone attack on Kiev. Additionally, a severe heat wave impacts the U.S., and scientists announce a breakthrough in creating synthetic cells.
Topics discussed
Dataiku AI Platform Sponsorship
June Jobs Report and Federal Reserve Outlook
DOJ Challenges State Gun Laws in CA and VA
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll and Rescue Efforts
Russian Drone Attack on Kiev and War Stalemate
Dangerous Heat Wave Across Central and Eastern US
Breakthrough in Creating Synthetic Cells
Audio Glitch and Station Identification
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