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Oct 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers violent protests in France over cost-of-living concerns and the U.S. midterm election race, highlighting Barack Obama’s campaign visit to Michigan. The report also details a sharp rise in Americans prioritizing AI policy, a deadly shooting at a church in Jordan, and new CDC data revealing that U.S. birth rates have hit an all-time low, driven by a shift toward older mothers.

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NPR News Now introduction Violent protests in France over cost of living Obama and Trump campaign in Michigan for midterms Polling shows AI rising as political priority Investigation into church shooting in Jordan US birth rates hit record low, shift to older mothers Outro and sponsorship information
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