NPR News: 06-27-2026 6PM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst.
What happened in the latest U.S.-Iran strikes and who was affected?
More strikes back and forth between the U.S. and Iran. CENTCOM says the U.S. military today conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran. This after Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet and a strong critic of Iran. It says Tehran launched a drone attack against it. Iran took the action after the U.S. 's previous overnight attacks on Iranian sites. And separately, a shipping monitor says a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was hit today. In Venezuela, more than 1,400 people are dead. Tens of thousands are reported missing from two powerful earthquakes Wednesday night, along with hundreds of aftershocks. That's left many survivors sleeping outside.
Why did Iran reportedly launch a drone attack on Bahrain and what followed?
That is international search and rescue teams in the country, but rescue efforts are hampered by a lack of resources. John Otis reports from Caracas, the country lacks protective gear for firefighters, among other things.
While we were driving into Caracas, we passed convoy after convoy of aid trucks trying to get to the disaster zone. But one problem is that the government lacks heavy equipment like bulldozers and backhoes. That's partly why you see a lot of average folks taking matters into their own hands.
John Otis reporting from Caracas. Extreme fire weather conditions are expected across much of the South U.S. this weekend. And Pierce Nate Rott reports that includes the part of southern Utah where the largest fire in the nation is currently burning.
Firefighters on the Cottonwood Fire. near Beaver, Utah, saw historic conditions Friday. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued its first ever particularly dangerous situation red flag warning due to a combination of high winds, temperatures, and low humidity. The conditions forced firefighters to temporarily disengage from some parts of the fire and grounded aircraft. Red flag warnings are forecast in six southwestern states, including most of Utah, through Saturday. Sunday is expected to see a little reprieve, with cooler, less windy conditions to follow into next week. Nate Rott, NPR News.
New federal data show 5 million people have dropped their healthcare.gov coverage this year as President Trump and Congress let premium costs double on average. NPR's Selina Simmons-Duffin reports.
How severe are the earthquakes in Venezuela and what rescue challenges exist?
Last year, 24 million people picked an Obamacare plan, a record high. Now, the number of people enrolled has nosedived to 19 million. According to data from the Department of Health and Human Services, 4 million people dropped their ACA plan since January. That's on top of more than a million people who didn't even pick a plan. Health policy experts predicted people would drop their plans this year because premiums cost much more than they did last year. The Trump administration quietly posted the enrollment drop on a webpage Friday evening. Selina Simmons-Duffin, NPR News, Washington.
And you're listening to NPR News. In Texas, students will be required to read Bible passages as part of a new statewide reading list starting in the 2030 school year. The literacy list typically includes Shakespeare, but now there will also be Psalm 23 and the Prodigal Son, the King James Version. The State Board of Education gave final approval yesterday, capping off a week of meetings and often tense public discussion. The board also approved rewritten K-8 social studies lessons that narrowed the view of history from a global one to a focus on the U.S. and also Texas history. Critics say they emphasize Christianity over other religions and misrepresent history. Supergirl may be strong, but she is no match for Jesse, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear at the box office.
Empire's Bob Mondello has more.
superheroes have been having a rough time at the multiplex, and the Man of Steel's antisocial cousin is no exception. I'm worried you're not going to find your people.
Yeah, well, that's the thing, Clark. I have no people.
Supergirl is expected to sell about $40 million worth of tickets this weekend on the low end of industry prediction.
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Chapters
4 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:05
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What happened in the latest U.S.-Iran strikes and who was affected?
0:05–0:45
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Why did Iran reportedly launch a drone attack on Bahrain and what followed?
0:45–2:19
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How severe are the earthquakes in Venezuela and what rescue challenges exist?
2:19–5:03