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Oct 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the midterm election landscape, highlighting President Trump’s campaign rallies and the critical Senate seats Democrats must defend in states like Michigan and Minnesota. The report also addresses rising jet fuel costs, which have hit an all-time high, prompting airlines to cut flights and raise domestic airfares. Additionally, the episode details ongoing protests in Spain over a national housing crisis, triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman and subsequent government inaction. Finally, it features a story on BTS leader RM, who is curating his first art exhibi…

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NPR News Now introduction Trump campaign rally and midterm election targets Democratic Senate seats at risk Record high jet fuel prices and airfares Housing crisis protests in Spain Spanish government housing decrees rejected Speculation on snap elections in Spain BTS member RM's art exhibition at SFMOMA Details on RM's Korean art collection RM's reflections on collecting art Smithsonian uses AI for American Revolution collections Sponsor message from CFP
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