This NPR News episode delivers urgent updates on a severe heat wave gripping the central and eastern U.S., a federal indictment tied to vandalism at the Washington, D.C. reflecting pool, a weak jobs report signaling economic slowdown, deadly Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, a hi
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Companies
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from NPR News Now
NPR News: 07-02-2026 5PM EDT
NPR News: 07-03-2026 9AM EDT
NPR News: 07-02-2026 9PM EDT
NPR News: 07-03-2026 5AM EDT
NPR News: 08-14-2026 7AM EDT
NPR News: 07-03-2026 4AM EDT
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran
Global News Podcast
Evening Wire: Flash Flood Sweeps Texas & Earthquakes Shake An Active Yellowstone Volcano | 7.16.26
Morning Wire
New Limits on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal, and Prosecutors Say Reflecting Pool Work Was ‘Botched’
The Headlines
White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Ukraine hits Russian Retailer, India Protests
Up First from NPR
Spain Migrant "Attack," Reflecting Pool Vandal Battle, Guthrie "Ransom Notes" Update: AM Update 8/3
The Megyn Kelly Show
Trump wanted a quick Reflecting Pool fix. Here’s how it’s fallen apart.
Apple News Today
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of NPR News Now and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.