NPR is reporting that President Donald J Trump announced he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire might be over. Speaking to the press in Turkey during the NATO summit, Trump said he did not want to deal with Iran anymore, calling them "scum." U.S. Central Command said the U.S. struck Iran overnight in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said it targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben told Up First that Trump did not clarify if talks to end the war are over, but he felt continuing negotiations would be a waste of time. He also criticized European NATO members for insufficient support in the conflict with Iran. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised Trump's actions against Iran. Kurtzleben said these strikes escalate a conflict European countries want to avoid and imply Trump considers the ceasefire void. The White House aimed to continue urging NATO countries to increase defense spending at the summit. Trump also reiterated his desire for the U.S. to take over Greenland, a move Kurtzleben noted does not sit well with other NATO members.

NPR is reporting that Democrats in Maine and across the U.S. are taking steps to move on from U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. Earlier this week, a former girlfriend accused Platner of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner has denied the allegations and has been considering his options for the Senate campaign for more than 36 hours. Kevin Miller of the NPR network station Maine Public said Democratic leaders have until July 27 to name a new nominee, requiring Platner to drop out by Monday. Miller said party leaders are quietly developing succession plans and consulting lawyers, aiming to avoid appearing to hand-pick an "establishment candidate" to defeat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. Many candidates from recent competitive Democratic primaries for governor and a U.S. House seat are now potential contenders, Miller said.

NPR is reporting that the International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of Russia's Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to return for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. This decision comes amid ongoing Russian missile strikes killing Ukrainian civilians. NPR’s Brian Mann said IOC officials have long expressed discomfort with the sanctions, noting that athletes from other war-involved countries can participate. The IOC imposed strict restrictions on Russia and Belarus after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. IOC President Kirsty Coventry said Russian athletes should not bear the blame for Moscow's actions. Mann said Ukrainians are angry, with Ukrainian Olympic bobsledder Vladyslav Heraskevych telling NPR the decision allows Russian athletes to compete even if they support the war. Travis Tygart, head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, expressed fears to Mann that Russian doping scandals could recur. The IOC acknowledged that the Russian anti-doping agency, RUSADA, still fails to meet international standards and said it will ensure Russian athletes are clean for the LA Games.

NPR is reporting on a new study published in the medical journal Neurology, which found that people who maintained a quick walking pace into their 80s were 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline compared to slower-moving peers. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 4,000 older adults, identifying the fastest 9% as "super movers" who showed a significantly lower likelihood of cognitive decline. Science writer Bonnie Tsui noted that healthy muscles aid balance, coordination, and strength, and that moving muscles release signaling molecules that boost brain cell growth. Super movers typically maintain hippocampal volume, crucial for memory and navigation. Researchers emphasized that consistency of activity, whether walking or swimming, is more important than the specific type of movement for long-term muscle and memory benefits.

NPR is reporting on the historical significance of the Lavender Panthers, a queer vigilante group founded in San Francisco in 1973 by "Reverend Ray" Broshears. Inspired by the Black Panthers, the group aimed to protect the LGBTQ+ community in San Francisco, which had become a haven but also saw increased homophobic violence from police and citizens. The Lavender Panthers provided their own policing and a hotline, addressing gaps in care and safety and laying groundwork for future mutual aid movements.

NPR also reported that retired doctor Art Ulene plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his 90th birthday. Additionally, Utah wildfires have burned more acreage in 2026 than in the previous five years combined, according to KUER. WGCU reported a voluntary recall of certain PEDIGREE chicken and duck-flavored canned dog food due to potential metal and plastic contamination.