4pm ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 15, 2026 · 4m
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump backing off from livestreaming the Fort Hood shooter’s execution due to extremism risks, while Ukraine resumes oil refinery attacks and faces Starshield satellite disruptions. The report also highlights the start of Medicare open enrollment, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first joint UK appearance, and a resilient US economy marked by rising prices and strong chipmaker earnings from TSMC and ASML.
Topics discussed
Trump backs off livestreaming Fort Hood shooter execution
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries
Disruption in Starshield satellite communications for Ukraine
Medicare open enrollment begins with plan changes
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first joint UK appearance
US economy resilient but consumers face higher costs
TSMC and ASML report strong earnings on AI demand
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