5pm ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump criticized Ukraine's Zelensky while waiving Russian sanctions, and signed an executive order establishing a new NIH division for women's health. The report also covers record-breaking fundraising for the 2026 midterms, curfews imposed in France following weekend riots, and a study linking the 2010 BP oil spill to a 60% decline in Gulf fish populations. Additionally, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case regarding race-based admissions in Maryland middle schools, and conservationists are using starter homes to encourage beavers to build climate-resilient dams.
Topics discussed
Trump criticizes Zelensky and takes actions benefiting Russia
Executive order promotes women's health research
2026 midterms set to be most expensive on record
Curfews imposed in France following weekend riots
Study links BP oil spill to decline in Gulf fish populations
Supreme Court to review race in middle school admissions
Beaver dams used to boost ecosystem resilience in the West
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