7am ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 22, 2026 · 4m
Summary
NPR News Now reports on US and Israel preparations for a potential attack on Iran, Trump’s release of a Russian-held American man, and his campaign stop in Iowa. The broadcast covers a $25 billion New Mexico verdict against Meta for privacy violations, a chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, and new research suggesting psychedelics may reduce inflammation in Parkinson’s patients. Finally, the segment notes that Super Typhoon Champi is approaching Taiwan with high winds.
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US and Israel planning possible attack on Iran
Trump calls Putin humanitarian after US man release
Trump campaigns in Iowa for Republican candidates
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico privacy case
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Toledo schools reopen after chemical leak
Study links psychedelics to reduced inflammation in Parkinson's
Super Typhoon Champi approaches Taiwan
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