4am ET, October 16 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers a deadly shooting in Bend, Oregon, where a 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher. President Trump is also in focus, as he campaigns for Republican midterm candidates and addresses first responders. International news includes a cyberattack on French supermarket refrigeration systems and the formation of Hurricane Trudy. Domestically, fired FBI agents sue over their terminations, while retail spending data shows consumers remain resilient despite rising inflation.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries
Bend, Oregon school shooting
Trump speaks to first responders on midterms
Trump remarks on staff and White House renovations
Trump campaign stops in Georgia
Hurricane Trudy forms off Mexico
Cyberattack on French supermarket refrigeration
FBI employees sue over terminations
Retail spending rises despite inflation
Milwaukee Brewers advance to World Series
Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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