6am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This NPR News Now update covers the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to three brain researchers, alongside an investigation into a co-pilot’s attempt to crash a jet into Tel Aviv. President Trump appoints Jay Clayton as the new AI czar, while a woman is arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly spying on a Taiwanese official’s family. The report also details intensified Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities and notes that Brazil’s presidential election will proceed to a runoff vote.
Topics discussed
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded
Investigation into Tel Aviv jet attack
Trump names new AI czar and superintelligence team
Woman arrested for spying on Taiwanese official
Trump campaigns in Nebraska with Senator Ricketts
Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities
Brazil presidential election runoff results
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