2am ET, October 25 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump campaigned in Georgia while defending his handling of rising gas prices, as Ukraine reported restored Starlink speeds ahead of planned peace talks. The episode also covers concerns over stock market volatility driven by the Iran war and AI investment, alongside violent protests in France over school funding. Additionally, it highlights Brazil’s upcoming presidential runoff, a surge in American lottery spending, and declining Halloween candy sales due to affordability issues.
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Trump campaign stops and gas price defense
Ukraine Starlink speeds restored
Stock market volatility and AI concerns
France protests over school funding
Brazil presidential runoff election
Rising US lottery ticket spending
Halloween candy sales decline
Brewers win World Series Game 2
Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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