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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - June 18th-22nd It's Juneteenth weekend, with a TON of events to check out. There's also Georgetown Pride, the WA Brewer's Festival, and MORE... Libby Denkmann
Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program. Michael Levitt
Global Health The story of an HIV-positive orphan and a pastor's quest to help after U.S. aid cuts AIDS orphans and vulnerable children are without support since the U.S. cut foreign assistance. A pastor has been frantically trying to find meds for an HIV-positive orphan who can no longer get them. Gabrielle Emanuel
A woman fears her eyesight won't be saved in time due to research grant cuts The Trump administration's feud with Harvard has axed research grants. A woman with a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness says crucial research may not be ready in time to save her eyesight. Craig LeMoult
Business Microsoft reportedly planning more mass layoffs The layoffs are expected as part of a reorganization of Microsoft's sales department. Monica Nickelsburg
National Omaha to celebrate Juneteenth with new energy after electing first Black mayor Omaha just elected its first Black mayor, giving this year's Juneteenth celebrations new energy. The city wants to mark the occasion by being a model for unity during a time of divisiveness. Kassidy Arena
Law & Courts SCOTUS upholds Tenn. law on care barring gender-affirming care for minors On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld laws in roughly half the states that ban transgender medical care for minors. The vote was 6-to-3, along ideological lines. Nina Totenberg
Iranians flee Tehran Some iranians welcomed Israeli attacks on their leaders, but now fear for their own safety. Thousands are scrambling to get out of Tehran as the air war intensifies Jackie Northam
Michigan is trying to restart a nuclear plant — something rarely if ever done There's renewed interest in using nuclear energy to supply electricity after years of stagnation. Now, Michigan wants to restart a shut down plant. Analysts say in most cases, that won't be possible. Dustin Dwyer
World Israel's president talks with NPR about Iran As Israel's war with Iran expands, Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for international support in destroying Iran's main nuclear facilities. Daniel Estrin