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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers U.S. and Israel preparing for a potential early November strike on Iran, which has triggered global stock sell-offs and rising oil prices. The broadcast also reports that a new Harvard Youth Poll shows a significant Democratic advantage among Gen Z voters, with most opposing President Trump's policies. Additionally, a federal judge has restricted DHS operations in nine states over voter intimidation concerns, while Subtropical Storm Josephine continues to bring coastal flooding to the eastern seaboard.

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NPR News Now introduction US and Israel prepare for possible attack on Iran Global markets fall amid Middle East tensions and AI concerns Harvard poll shows Gen Z voters opposing Trump policies Wall Street closing numbers and campaign stops in Iowa and Nebraska Judge restricts DHS voter intimidation efforts in nine states Subtropical Storm Josephine brings coastal flooding to eastern seaboard Sponsor message from HomeServe
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