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What are the allegations against Graham Plattner in the Senate race?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. The campaign arm for Senate Democrats is pressing Graham Plattner to withdraw as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine. Plattner is facing growing calls from lawmakers to step aside after sexual assault allegation. NPR's Sam Greenglass has more.
In a statement, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee chair, call the allegations incredibly disturbing and say the DSCC will not invest in the main Senate race if Plattner remains on the ballot. That's after Politico reported the account of a woman who dated Plattner. She alleges he entered her home uninvited and intoxicated and forced her to have sex despite her saying no.
How is President Trump involved in the FIFA red card controversy?
NPR has not independently verified the allegation. Plattner denies it categorically. If Plattner exits the race by July 13th, Maine's Democratic Party could select a replacement to face Republican Senator Susan Collins in a race that could determine control of the Senate. Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington.
Belgium is winning 2-1 over the U.S. at halftime in the World Cup round of 16 match in Seattle.
What are the implications of the U.S.-Iran deal for Israel?
President Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against star U.S. forward Falarin Balogun last week. Though he told reporters all he did was ask FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a review, FIFA ended up lifting Balogun's one-game ban, allowing him to play in the match against Belgium. The winner plays Spain on Friday. Israel's prime minister is expected to meet with President Trump in Washington soon to discuss the memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S. and Iran. Israel was not part of the preliminary plan to end the war and is concerned about details in the deal. NPR's Kerry Kahn reports the 60-day ceasefire expires next month.
Israel has been sidelined in the negotiations to end the war with Iran. A source familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly about Netanyahu's plans tells NPR the Israeli prime minister has been asking repeatedly for a face-to-face with Trump. and that Netanyahu wants to seek U.S. approval for potential Israeli military action against Iran if, quote, that becomes necessary.
Why is Microsoft cutting jobs in its Xbox division?
Netanyahu, who faces tough elections this fall, has been on the defensive about the U.S.-Iran deal. It is very unpopular in Israel and perceived as making too many concessions to Iran. That includes unfreezing billions of dollars, which Israel says Iran could use to replenish its badly damaged missile arsenal. Carrie Khan, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Microsoft has announced it's cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. This represents about 2.1% of its global workforce. The layoffs include 1,600 Xbox workers, with more expected this year. That moves part of a broader reorganization to reset Xbox amid increased competition. U.S. stocks increased today. This is NPR News from Washington.
What impact is the heat wave having across Europe?
China's Navy has test launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific. The New Zealand government says the missile was fired into a nuclear-free zone established in a 1986 treaty. China last tested a missile in international waters in 2024, the first such test in four decades. China says the missile carried a dummy warhead and was part of routine training. Europe is in the grip of a third heat wave as the summer gets underway. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports Spain, Portugal, France and the U.K. are all seeing scorching temperatures.
Weathercasters say the latest heat wave is driven by a new heat dome, the same weather pattern responsible for the previous two heat waves. Temperatures are expected to climb as much as 18 degrees Fahrenheit above average. Forest fires in southern France in the Pyrenees region bordering Spain have already burned more than 11,000 acres and forced 10,000 people to evacuate from nearly 30 villages and towns. The blazes also forced the Tour de France to reroute on this third day and stage of the cycling race.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What are the allegations against Graham Plattner in the Senate race?
0:00–0:45
2
How is President Trump involved in the FIFA red card controversy?
0:45–1:12
3
What are the implications of the U.S.-Iran deal for Israel?
1:12–2:14
4
Why is Microsoft cutting jobs in its Xbox division?
2:14–3:01
5
What impact is the heat wave having across Europe?
3:01–4:48
6
How did Kelsey Fendler break the record for rowing from California to Hawaii?
4:48–4:57