Sunday, 2 August 2026

NPR News: U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions

U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.

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NPR News: A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing

A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said

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NPR News: Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon

Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.

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NPR News: Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead, city spokesman says

Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead, city spokesman says
Police who responded to the shooting found the body of the suspected gunman in an area near the restaurant.

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NPR News: Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending

Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending
Trump said that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."

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Saturday, 1 August 2026

NPR News: 'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
Vincent Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s and had roles in big movies including "Goodfellas" and "Awakenings," both in 1990.

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NPR News: Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers

Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers
A mountaineering team with climbers from around the world, including the U.S., was attempting to climb one of the tallest peaks on earth.

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