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Oct 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers President Trump's campaign with Ron DeSantis amid favorable Democratic polls, while researchers warn of ramping up Russian influence operations targeting US midterms. The report also details massive protests in France against high living costs and a delayed hearing regarding the trial timeline for the Charlie Kirk murder case. Additionally, the episode notes a second Ebola death in Kenya and a disaster declaration in Colorado due to flooding from Tropical Storm Trudy.

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