NPR Topics: News https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1001 NPR news, audio, and podcasts. Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:49:57 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Topics: News https://www.npr.org/sections/news/ House Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gain A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:47:30 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5879162/freedom-250-report-house-democrats-controversy https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5879162/freedom-250-report-house-democrats-controversy

A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.

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]]> Rachel Treisman Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory The room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:06:53 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/g-s1-131124/christian-missionaries-have-found-a-new-virtual-mission-territory https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/g-s1-131124/christian-missionaries-have-found-a-new-virtual-mission-territory

The room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not.

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]]> Fiona Murphy Even fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's why They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:59:34 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5876380/telemundo-world-cup-fox https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5876380/telemundo-world-cup-fox

They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.

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]]> Mandalit del Barco What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the Pope The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper.<br> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:26:43 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/g-s1-131791/what-to-know-about-the-society-of-st-pius-x-the-schismatic-group-excommunicated-by-the-pope https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/g-s1-131791/what-to-know-about-the-society-of-st-pius-x-the-schismatic-group-excommunicated-by-the-pope

The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper.

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]]> Noah LaBelle Photos: Fans gather in the Bay Area for the World Cup match between the U.S. and Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match, where the U.S. earned a 2-0 win to reach the Round of 16. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:51:50 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/07/02/g-s1-131712/photos-fans-gather-in-the-bay-area-for-the-world-cup-match-between-the-u-s-and-bosnia-herzegovina https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/07/02/g-s1-131712/photos-fans-gather-in-the-bay-area-for-the-world-cup-match-between-the-u-s-and-bosnia-herzegovina

World Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match, where the U.S. earned a 2-0 win to reach the Round of 16.

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]]> Meredith Nierman The days are hot, but so are the nights. That's a problem, experts say As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the nights are also staying unusually warm, leaving the human body no time to recover. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:55:50 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5879113/heat-wave-nighttime-climate-change https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5879113/heat-wave-nighttime-climate-change

As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the nights are also staying unusually warm, leaving the human body no time to recover.

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]]> Scott Neuman Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:23:10 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/g-s1-131702/up-first-newsletter-trump-crypto-earnings-society-pope-pius-venezuela-world-cup https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/g-s1-131702/up-first-newsletter-trump-crypto-earnings-society-pope-pius-venezuela-world-cup

Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism.

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]]> Brittney Melton Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest' Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation." Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:44:01 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5877487/trump-crypto-earnings-ethics https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5877487/trump-crypto-earnings-ethics

Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation."

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]]> A Martínez Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5878429/heat-wave-stroke-exhaustion-prevention-safety https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5878429/heat-wave-stroke-exhaustion-prevention-safety

Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle.

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]]> Carmel Wroth The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5878415/haitian-tps-healthcare-immigration-supreme-court https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5878415/haitian-tps-healthcare-immigration-supreme-court

Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say.

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