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At the moment’s high tales
President Trump introduced yesterday that the U.S. would reimpose a blockade on Iranian delivery. The blockade will go into impact on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Trump additionally stated the U.S. would impose a 20% toll on cargo shifting via the waterway whereas permitting ships from different international locations to cross. The transfer follows renewed U.S. and Iranian strikes which have pushed final month’s ceasefire nearer to break down. The Strait carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil shipments.
A ship sails off the coast of Ajman on Friday.
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- 🎧 The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. aimed to finish hostilities and make sure the reopening of the Strait, a essential situation for Trump forward of the midterms, NPR’s Jackie Northam tells Up First. Critics say the deal was too imprecise, leaving either side with completely different interpretations that helped drive the newest combating.
An immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Colombian immigrant yesterday in Maine. The incident marks the second lethal capturing involving ICE in per week and at the very least the ninth since President Trump’s immigration crackdown started. In line with the Division of Homeland Safety, brokers have been monitoring a location linked to a deportation order when somebody drove away, resulting in the capturing. Some Maine officers say the sufferer wasn’t the meant goal. Federal and state legislation enforcement officers are investigating the capturing.
- 🎧 Many residents in Biddeford, the place the capturing occurred, have been shocked that one thing like this may occur of their small city, says reporter Ari Snider of NPR’s community station Maine Public. The sufferer has been recognized as a 26-year-old man, in response to immigrant rights teams and Maine’s Unbiased Sen. Angus King. Neighborhood members informed Snider that his title is Joan Sebastian Guerrero. He was married and had a younger little one. Immigrant rights teams say he was approved to work within the U.S. The capturing occurred within the morning, and by midday, a whole lot of protesters marched via downtown, Snider says.
A dozen states have filed a lawsuit to cease Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The block might stop the potential for bringing collectively among the largest film studios, tv newsrooms and different leisure properties within the U.S. California Lawyer Basic Rob Bonta says that the merger would end in “higher prices, lower quality, and less content for film and television.” Paramount says the lawsuit misreads the info and antitrust legislation.
- 🎧 Bonta says that the merger would get rid of competitors between 5 of the most important Hollywood studios. The Justice Division opted to not sue, as they consider the merger can be good for competitors, particularly in opposition to streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon, says NPR’s David Folkenflik. Bonta says that is why the states stepped in.
From the NPR Community
by Juliana Kim, normal task reporter
We’re on the ultimate stretch of the World Cup. It looks like simply yesterday, worldwide followers have been arriving within the U.S. and marveling at Buc-ee’s and limitless free soda.
The semi-finals are:
⚽ At the moment: France vs. Spain @ 3 p.m. ET in Dallas
⚽ Wednesday: England vs. Argentina @ 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
This is what to know concerning the final 4 groups:
🇫🇷 France
Final World Cup trophy: 2018
Reaching the ultimate shall be an opportunity at rewriting historical past for France. The group made it to the final match in 2022 however misplaced to Argentina. This time, France has returned with a vengeance — notably due to Kylian Mbappé, who’s accountable for eight objectives.
🇪🇸 Spain
Final World Cup trophy: 2010
One of many event’s highlights has been watching Spain’s 19-year-old star Lamine Yamal tackle titan after titan. Now, his group is going through its greatest contender but.
Whereas this would be the first time Yamal and Mbappé are battling on the World Cup, the 2 have performed in opposition to one another earlier than. Most lately, in 2024, when Yamal helped his group come out on high.
🏴 England
Final World Cup trophy: 1966
A visit to the ultimate would maybe be sweetest for England. The group hasn’t received a World Cup in 60 years — regardless of reaching the quarter or semi-finals a number of instances since then.
Almost all of England’s objectives have been made to Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. My eyes shall be on the duo and my ears on the followers in case they sing “Hey Jude” like they did on the final sport.
🇦🇷 Argentina
Final World Cup trophy: 2022
All eyes are on Argentina to see if the group could be the primary to win the World Cup back-to-back in a long time. To take action, the defending champion will face England. The 2 have not competed on the worldwide stage in 24 years. “It’ll be a special match because I’ve never played against England,” Lionel Messi informed FIFA.
By Wednesday evening, we’ll know who’s heading to the ultimate, which is that this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET in New Jersey.
What we all know for positive: Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS shall be there, performing on the World Cup’s first-ever ultimate half-time present.
Video highlights
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Podcast highlights
GBH’s The Curiosity Desk: The World Cup Impact
Can a worldwide sporting occasion deliver the U.S. and the world nearer collectively? And if that’s the case, can it final? On this particular episode of GBH’s The Curiosity Desk, host Edgar B. Herwick III and NPR World Cup correspondent Jasmine Garsd discuss to reporters from across the nation to seek out out.
➡️ Watch the present on YouTube or pay attention within the NPR App
What to look at for this week
🎉 The worldwide sleepover at our home is wrapping up. So many worldwide guests from throughout the globe visiting cities coast to coast, has left many feeling like this summer season has been one large get together at our place. For immigrant communities in New York, it has been a welcome respite.
💻 The World Cup has been the right distraction for therefore many it has truly reduce into the productiveness of the worldwide financial system. Whereas some are watching to see if it bounces again, we’re curious what is going to deliver us collectively and captivate our collective consideration subsequent?
Image present
Attendees take pictures and admire Union Pacific’s Huge Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest working steam engine locomotive, throughout a cease in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, July 5, 2026. As a part of the celebration for America’s 250th anniversary, the steam engine prepare was on tour for public show in a number of cities and states throughout america.
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Union Pacific Railroad’s Huge Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest working steam locomotive, traveled from Wyoming to Philadelphia for America’s 250th birthday celebration. Regardless of the warmth, followers camped out at Valley Forge Nationwide Historic Park. Many introduced chairs, coolers and smartphone apps to trace the prepare’s progress. Check out the prepare and the fan turnout for the uncommon sighting.
3 issues to know earlier than you go
Illustration for NPR by Jackie Lay
- Music influencers on social media have turn into the modern-day radio hosts, with many being paid to advertise songs with out disclosing it.
- Trump has signed two proclamations that dramatically cut back protections for Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante Nationwide Monument and Bears Ears Nationwide Monument. (through KUER)
- The deployment of the Nationwide Guard to Washington, D.C., has now been prolonged via Inauguration Day 2029.
This text was edited by Majd Al-Waheidi.
