First briefing: Zelenskyy on NPR; Pope Leo; Kimberly Guilfoyle: NPR
Good morning. You are reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it in your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s best stories In an interview with NPR, Ukrainian President…
Trump touts booming economy at Montana rally, but his supporters are feeling the pinch
KALISPELL, Mont. — With the U.S. inflation rate shown to have climbed 3.7% over the past year, President Donald Trump told a rally in Montana on Wednesday, “We have very little inflation.” Trump touted a booming economy as he campaigned for Republican…
Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter approaches
IN SUMMARY An audit found that 57 California dams were in poor or unsatisfactory condition, and the 40 riskiest dams were near large coastal cities. The state has had the power to penalize negligent homeowners since 2017 but has never done so, and…
US unlocks some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The United States has proposed that European countries unfreeze some Russian sovereign assets tied up after…
SK Hynix, ASML and SoftBank Stocks: Global Tech Disruption and AI Funding Concerns
Signage of SK Hynix Inc. at the company’s office in Seongnam, South Korea on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images The sell-off in global tech hardware stocks deepened Thursday, with Asian and European chipmakers tracking…
An ICE officer appears to have intentionally struck a man with a vehicle in Houston, according to Texas prosecutors.
HOUSTON (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent appeared to intentionally drive a vehicle into a man in Houston, breaking his leg, a Texas prosecutor said, warning that an investigation by his office could result in criminal charges.…
Body camera video shows suspect smashing window to escape deputy in Oklahoma County
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. — A spectacular escape was caught on body camera after a suspected copper thief in Oklahoma jumped through a closed window. “He’s an experienced deputy, he’d never seen anything like this before, and by the…
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky – BBC News Africa
We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky BBC Zelenskiy receives full support from UK after Trump turns on him Reuters Burnham says UK support for Zelensky’s Ukraine won’t change – as has happened The Guardian CNBC…
San Jose high school coach arrested for sexual assault of teen
SAN JOSE, California. – Editor’s note: Please note that the details in this story involve alleged sexual assault of a minor. Details may disturb readers. The San Jose Police Department said a Fremont man was arrested last week for sexually…
Stock Market Today: Live Updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the opening bell in New York on April 30, 2026. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images S&P 500 futures were lower early Thursday as traders expected more earnings reports and…