This NPR News segment covers a range of current events, from extreme heat disrupting Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S. to a wildfire in Colorado, Pope Leo’s symbolic visit to Lampedusa amid immigration tensions, Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach following the death of Iran’s Suprem
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