4am ET, October 18 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukraine disputes claims that its Starlink access was deliberately cut, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies White House involvement. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, protesters urge voters to flip the state in November’s midterms. High fuel prices are squeezing family budgets and holiday travel costs, with analysts noting diesel impacts on the supply chain. Paris police used tear gas to disperse violent protesters targeting public buildings. The episode also covers upcoming voter registration deadlines and sports results, including upsets in college football and the start of the WNBA Finals.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Charles Schwab
Ukraine Starlink outage and US response
Ukraine warns against attacking Russian oil
No Kings protest in Tulsa, Oklahoma
High fuel prices impact holiday budgets
Violent protests in Paris, France
Midterm election voter registration deadlines
Sports: MLB and WNBA championship updates
College football upsets and results
Sponsor: Jerry car insurance
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