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NPR (Steve Inskeep) - Morning news brief Wed Jul 1 09:08:44 2026

SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress after Colorado primary, some World Cup matches will contend with major U.S. heat wave.

SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress after Colorado primary, some World Cup matches will contend with major U.S. heat wave.Open

NPR (Hansi Lo Wang) - A federal law bans late voter roll purges. Republicans are pushing to reinterpret it Wed Jul 1 09:08:42 2026

There's a ban on most states systematically purging voter rolls within 90 days before Election Day. Republicans are pushing courts to reinterpret that longstanding protection for eligible voters.

There's a ban on most states systematically purging voter rolls within 90 days before Election Day. Republicans are pushing courts to reinterpret that longstanding protection for eligible voters.Open

NPR (Rebecca Hersher) - World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave Wed Jul 1 09:08:37 2026

A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.

A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.Open

NPR (Saige Miller) - In Colorado primaries, a democratic socialist wins; Bennet's governor bid ends Wed Jul 1 09:08:36 2026

Democrats nominated their candidate to try to unseat a Republican House member and tapped the state's attorney general as a frontrunner for governor.

Democrats nominated their candidate to try to unseat a Republican House member and tapped the state's attorney general as a frontrunner for governor.Open

NPR (Marielle Segarra) - 5 safety tips to keep you out of the emergency room this summer Wed Jul 1 09:08:33 2026

Experts share guidance on how to prevent common summertime health risks, such as drowning, fire accidents and heat exhaustion.

Experts share guidance on how to prevent common summertime health risks, such as drowning, fire accidents and heat exhaustion.Open

AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Scoop: Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in run-up to 2028 Wed Jul 1 09:07:25 2026

Kamala Harris privately called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week and has been holding lengthy, closed-door meetings with other prominent progressives — including pro-Palestinian activists. Why it matters: It's the latest sign the former vice president is laying the groundwork for a potential White House run in 2028 — and looking to strengthen or repair her relationships with left-wing Democrats. Driving the news: Harris called Mamdani last Thursday to talk about the party's future and plan a longer conversation, a person familiar with the call told Axios. - Harris, who occasionally has texted with Mamdani in the past few months, called him two days after the mayor's handpicked candidates swept three congressional races …

Kamala Harris privately called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week and has been holding lengthy, closed-door meetings with other prominent progressives — including pro-Palestinian activists. Why it matters: It's the latest sign the former vice president is laying the groundwork for a potential White House run in 2028 — and looking to strengthen or repair her relationships with left-wing Democrats. Driving the news: Harris called Mamdani last Thursday to talk about the party's future and plan a longer conversation, a person familiar with the call told Axios. - Harris, who occasionally has texted with Mamdani in the past few months, called him two days after the mayor's handpicked candidates swept three congressional races …Open

AXIOS (Ashley Gold) - Exclusive: UN launches "AI for Good" commission Wed Jul 1 09:07:25 2026

A new UN-backed commission will bring top tech executives and heads of state to the same table to forge global rules for AI , per an announcement shared exclusively with Axios. Why it matters: As global AI regulation grows more splintered , this initiative is an attempt to connect the executives building advanced AI with a group of global politicians. Driving the news: The United Nations and its International Telecommunication Union are convening the AI for Good Global Commission, which will hold its first meeting on July 8 in Geneva, Switzerland. - Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Rwandan President Paul Kagame will co-chair the commission. - Other members include ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Estonian President Alar Karis,…

A new UN-backed commission will bring top tech executives and heads of state to the same table to forge global rules for AI , per an announcement shared exclusively with Axios. Why it matters: As global AI regulation grows more splintered , this initiative is an attempt to connect the executives building advanced AI with a group of global politicians. Driving the news: The United Nations and its International Telecommunication Union are convening the AI for Good Global Commission, which will hold its first meeting on July 8 in Geneva, Switzerland. - Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Rwandan President Paul Kagame will co-chair the commission. - Other members include ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Estonian President Alar Karis,…Open

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Strawberry moon glows over Statue of Liberty ahead of America's 250th Wed Jul 1 08:50:02 2026

Extraordinary images show June's full moon, called the "Strawberry Moon," glowing over the Statue of Liberty as the countdown to America's 250th celebration gets underway.