12pm ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries despite Trump’s objections, while also facing disruptions to its Starshield satellite communications. The report highlights President Trump’s midterm campaign efforts and the Republican Party’s focus on voter turnout. Additionally, Oregon has paused new data center permits amid a tight gubernatorial race, and the IMF notes resilient but uneven growth in sub-Saharan Africa. The segment concludes with a conservation success story involving the captive breeding of a critically endangered frog in Ghana.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and show introduction
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries
Disruption of Starshield satellite communications
Trump's midterm campaign strategy and Republican support
Oregon pauses permitting for new data centers
US retail sales and IMF outlook for Africa
Conservation efforts for endangered frog in Ghana
Preview of NPR Newsmakers with Hassan Piker
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