Ukrainian Drone Strikes, Senate Budget Bill, Colorado Attack
Ukraine hit Russia with a series of remote drone strikes hours before peace talks in Turkey. The Republican-led Senate returns from recess and is tasked with passing President Trump's budget plan. And, a man is in custody following an attack on people at an event calling attention to Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.
Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.
Today's episode of Up First was edited by Jason Breslow, Ryland Barton, Kevin Drew, Lisa Thomson and Adriana Gallardo. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent and our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
Recommended Articles
Trump's Talk With Putin, Israel's Incursion, Weather Service Budget Cuts

Unpacking President Trump's hourslong conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In Gaza, Israeli forces ordere...
Texas Storm Toll, Trump's Foreign Policy, Supreme Court Allows Federal Layoffs : Up First from NPR : NPR

Rescue and recovery efforts trudged on for a fifth day after devastating floods hit central Texas, President Trump hoste...
Iran Intelligence, NATO Summit, Trump Judicial Nod : Up First from NPR : NPR

New intelligence suggests U.S. strikes only set Iran's nuclear back by months, contrary to claims by President Trump, th...
Marines Deployed to LA, CDC Vaccine Board Ousted, Overdose Deaths Drop : Up First from NPR : NPR

For the fourth straight night, people in Los Angeles took to the streets to protest ICE immigration raids. Secretary of ...
Gaza Food Distribution Chaos, New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Children Of ISIS : Up First from NPR : NPR

Israeli forces fired shots at a food distribution site in Gaza after people, many of whom face the threat of starvation,...
You may also like...
Diddy's Legal Troubles & Racketeering Trial

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges but convicted on transportation...
Thomas Partey Faces Rape & Sexual Assault Charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault by UK ...
Nigeria Universities Changes Admission Policies

JAMB has clarified its admission policies, rectifying a student's status, reiterating the necessity of its Central Admis...
Ghana's Economic Reforms & Gold Sector Initiatives

Ghana is undertaking a comprehensive economic overhaul with President John Dramani Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelera...
WAFCON 2024 African Women's Football Tournament

The 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations opened with thrilling matches, seeing Nigeria's Super Falcons secure a dominant 3...
Emergence & Dynamics of Nigeria's ADC Coalition

A new opposition coalition, led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is emerging to challenge President Bola Ahmed ...
Demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, has died at 90, concluding a life of distinguished service in t...
Death of Nigerian Goalkeeping Legend Peter Rufai

Nigerian football mourns the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who passed away at 61. Known as 'Do...