Record-breaking heatwave moves east, engulfing more of Europe

NPR | By Megan Williams

Published June 29, 2026 at 5:42 AM CDT

Europe's deadly, record-breaking heatwave is pushing east, bringing extreme temperatures from Rome to Ukraine.

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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, threatening peace talks to end war

Carrie Kahn, Steve Inskeep

The U.S. and Iran exchanged heated rhetoric and airstrikes in the region over the weekend, threatening a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations for a permanent end to the war.
Where does the U.S.-Iran ceasefire stand after exchanging strikes?

Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel asks former national security adviser and 2015 Iran deal negotiator Jake Sullivan about ceasefire talks amid new strikes by the U.S. and Iran.
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Red, white and glowing blue: Trump's push for new reactors reaches the finish line

Geoff Brumfiel

A program initiated by the Trump administration has allowed small companies to rush their testing of several new nuclear reactor designs. Some worry that safety is being compromised.
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People are taking allergy and heartburn pills for PMS. Could it work?

Sarah Boden

Can the mix really help with premenstrual woes? Theoretically, the link between histamine and hormones could explain why the trendy DIY treatment seems to help some women.
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Steve Inskeep, Leila Fadel

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes over the weekend, the search for survivors continues after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Trump's immigration agenda gets boost from SCOTUS.