11am ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
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.
Topics discussed
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
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