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to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, today it's a fraction of that.
“Iran's control of the waterway remains a potent weapon as the U.S. tries to negotiate”
and end to the war as NPR's Ayabatrawe explains." Iran has been really clear that management of the Strait of Hormuz will not return to what it was before the war, and they struck two cargo ships just last week because those
ships were using a route near Oman that wasn't cleared or approved by Iran's Revolutionary
Guard. So they're controlled over this waterway, not only pushed oil prices up globally during the war inflicting pain internationally, it also forced the U.S. to draw down its strategic oil reserves to their lowest level since 1984. "It appears Ayabatrawe reporting, a wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced
thousands of people to evacuate and destroyed more than 160 structures. The Aspen Acres fires one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning in the West fueled by dry weather and a record lack of snow this past winter. Extreme heat is adding another challenge for 4th of July celebrations on the National Mall, triple digit temperatures limited shade and security restrictions could make for a
long and potentially dangerous weekend outdoors as NPR's Windsor Johnston reports." Visitors will pass through airport-style security checkpoints with restrictions on items, including folding chairs, coolers, and oversized bags. With little natural shade on the National Mall and temperatures expected the top 100 degrees, forecasters say the biggest threat may be the heat itself.
Meteorologists Scott Kleebauer is with the Weather Prediction Center.
“"Hydrate, even if you don't even think that you need to hydrate, because the body can never”
have too much water whenever your outside produce prolonged period to time." Visitors on the Mall should also try to take breaks and areas that have air conditioning and pay close attention to kids, older adults, and anyone with underlying health conditions. Windsor Johnston and PR news, Washington. "Songwriter Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelsey tied the knot at Madison Square
Garden today. The ceremony was officiated by actor Adam Sandler, fans gathered around the New York City stadium that the singer and if I'll play our kept details of the celebration under wraps, as NPR's Brian Man reports." Lisa Beneminer daughters are opposing for selfies outside the garden.
They're visiting from England and both say they're huge Swifties.
"I just remember always listening to her."
Lisa Benem, who's 47, says she became a fan, after her 17-year-old daughter dragged her to a show, she's followed all the ins and outs of Swift's romance with Travis Kelsey a tight-end with the Kansas City Chiefs. "I'm thrilled for her, I love it, I love the whole story, I am so pleased for them. Really pleased for them."
This celebration is scheduled to continue into the early hours on Saturday. Brian Man and PR News, New York. As stock markets were closed today ahead of the 4th of July holiday, shares are mixed in Europe after a rally in Asia following the Dow's latest record. This is NPR News.
The traditionalist Catholics who tripped defied Pope Leo the 14th by consecrating bishops without his permission and cost of schism are defending their actions. The society of St. Pius, the 10th in Sis, it was merely saving souls and has been the victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy Sea. Africa made World Cup history this year with 10 qualifying teams from member station Houston
public media. Sonya Kenyura reports on the games or how the games are unifying the African diaspora diaspora in one of the tournament's host cities. At the grand opening of the pop-up in the sea for the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston, fans celebrated the national team, sharing traditional food and attire with members of the
community. As fans across the nation celebrate the World Cup, the tournament has become a stage for African pride and culture. For Democratic Republic of Congo native Medard Macobee, support for the community represents something larger than sports.
“It's bigger than the game, like the game we enjoy it, but I think the game gives us a chance”
to have a voice that we don't have when it comes to politics. The game just opens up more doors to the rest of us. While the community is diverse, Macobee says, soccer is the universal language connecting them all. Brian P. R. News, I'm Sony Kenyura in Houston.
A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that's in danger of crashing back to Earth, launching from the Marshall Islands and the Pacific, the Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly of a modified airplane, putting the spacecraft on course to reach NASA's swift observatory. And about a month, launched in 2004, Swift is sinking faster than ever because of recent
solar storms. This is NPR News.
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