This NPR news podcast episode of "Up First" covers three main stories: Firstly, Israel's potential ground operation in Gaza City amidst ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, including the mobilization of reservists and the demands for hostage release. Secondly, U.S. and European efforts to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, as Russia conducts major airstrikes and Ukraine seeks NATO membership. Finally, Hurricane Erin's impact on North Carolina's Outer Banks, causing coastal flooding, evacuations, and economic disruption, with concerns about future impacts on the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states.
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