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Oct 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump's order for a Justice Department lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate race, alongside reports of federal agents near Florida polling places. It also examines the disruption of Ukraine's Starshield satellite internet service and the resulting political confusion involving Elon Musk. Additionally, the segment highlights falling stock markets, a new company using gene editing to create military "super dogs," and the Pentagon's release of new UFO files detailing a recent sighting of an unidentified black triangular object.

Topics discussed

NPR News Now introduction Trump orders DOJ lawsuit over Alaska Senate race Federal agents spotted at Florida polling place Ukraine Starshield internet access and Musk role Stock market falls on rising oil prices Warhound plans gene-edited super dogs Pentagon releases new UFO sighting files NetSuite AI business guide advertisement
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