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Saturday, July 4, 2026

• Reflections on America's 250th birthday
  NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.
  

Friday, July 3, 2026

• Kerrville locals mark first anniversary of catastrophic flood in central Texas
  Residents from Kerrville mark the somber first anniversary of the catastrophic flood that brought death and destruction to communities along the Guadalupe River in central Texas.
  
• After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in New York
  Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
  
• Gov. Moore on Martyrs Day
  NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore about July 5th Martyrs Day – a day to commemorate those who gave their lives in the pursuit of equality and civil rights.
  
• A family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, Nevada
  Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challenge of reviving it.
  
• How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices
  The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.
  
• Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national company
  In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking to replace them. Their success is getting attention across the U.S. as other states consider similar laws.
  
• How young people feel about American identity, on the nation's 250th birthday
  Listen to the best student podcasts about what "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" means for young people today.
  
• Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
  On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.
  
• Grieving Camp Mystic father advocates for camp protections
  A father who lost his 18-year-old daughter in the flooding at Texas' Camp Mystic now advocates for greater protections at other camps for young people.