NPR News Now covers Ukraine’s first US-led talks in Kyiv, which concluded without a breakthrough, alongside Trump’s strategy for the GOP midterm convention and a major ad buy for Ken Paxton. The report details escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including attacks on vessels and a disputed submarine incident. Additionally, the two largest US school districts have banned generative AI for a year to study its impact. The episode concludes with Harry Styles’ sold-out NYC residency and the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards.