4am ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump claims Vladimir Putin released American prisoner Stephen Hubbard due to eased sanctions, while also campaigning in Iowa ahead of the midterms. In Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash for an attack ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. Tech news includes Meta’s massive AI spending and a record $25 billion privacy fine in New Mexico. Additionally, a report reveals most U.S. school districts have not recovered from pandemic learning losses, and Pope Leo’s doctors confirm his lung cancer has not spread.
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Trump claims Putin released Hubbard due to eased sanctions
Ukraine talks resume and Trump Iowa rally
Ohio GOP ad uses estranged mother of Democratic opponent
Meta earnings and AI spending surge
New Mexico orders Meta to pay $25 billion privacy fine
Report: Most US school districts still behind on math and reading
Pope Leo recovers from lung cancer surgery
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