U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

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Today is the final full day of the ceasefire agreement between the U.S., Israel and Iran. The future of peace talks remains uncertain. A temporary ceasefire remains in place in Lebanon, but people there are closely monitoring the situation between the U.S. and Iran.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned amid an internal investigation for alleged misconduct. She is the third member of Trump's cabinet to depart during his second term. White House communications director Steven Cheung announced she was leaving on X, saying Chavez-DeRemer had done a "phenomenal job in her role." Cheung said Chavez-DeRemer plans to transition into a role in the private sector.

Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, is gearing up for a tough confirmation hearing today before the Senate Banking Committee. As Warsh enters the hot seat, he is likely to face questions about inflation, borrowing costs and how he will handle Trump's expectations for the new Fed chair to lead the way in lowering interest rates. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said he is poised to block a vote on Warsh until the Justice Department calls off its investigation into the Fed.

Rio de Janeiro is home to the world's largest urban rainforest, filled with soaring tree canopies, waterfalls and miles of hiking trails. NPR's Brian Mann embarked on an adventure through Tijuca National Park, starting on a packed tram that whisked tourists up Corcovado Mountain, rising more than 2,000 feet above the city. "I came for a taste of wildness," Mann said. He chose to explore the steep, often ankle-twisting trails, battling the steamy heat and taking breaks near streams to refill his water bottle. Mann says that as he descended, the forest grew increasingly wild. Listen to the sounds of Mann's venture or read more about his trek.

Monster trucks are among the fastest-growing segments of family entertainment, with shows geared toward young children. Recently, the Mallet Event Center and Arena in Levelland, Texas, was packed with families wearing protective earmuffs and sporting shirts for legendary monster trucks like "Grave Digger" and "Bigfoot." In 1979, the first monster truck was a modified Ford F-250 pickup. Today's monster trucks feature custom components like massive tires made from a rubber/plastic mix. The vehicles can weigh 6 tons and cost up to $300,000. As more shows pop up nationwide, the stunts keep getting more extreme. Take a look at a recent thrilling event.