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Oct 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the midterm election landscape, including President Trump's rally in Georgia to boost turnout for Republican candidates and the USPS implementing measures to ensure timely delivery of mail-in ballots. The broadcast also reports on widespread protests in France over cost of living and school conditions, a building collapse in Nairobi that left 31 people missing, and the growing adoption of automated transit systems in major U.S. cities.

Topics discussed

Mattress Firm and Tempur-Pedic sponsorship Trump rally in Georgia and Senate/Governor races USPS measures for mail-in ballot delivery Protests in France over cost of living and schools Building collapse in Nairobi, Kenya Expansion of automated driverless transit systems World Series Game 2 preview Squarespace sponsorship
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