9pm ET, October 14 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 15, 2026 · 4m
Summary
A federal judge blocked the White House press ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, while the Supreme Court sided with Republicans in an ad rate dispute. The Justice Department threatened legal action against California over mail ballots, and Netflix announced 1,000 layoffs amid competition. Additionally, the Social Security Administration projected a 3.6% cost-of-living increase for 2027, and a parrot filed a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI over minor user data.
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Judge extends order blocking press ban
Supreme Court sides with GOP on ad rates
DOJ threatens California over mail ballots
Netflix lays off 6% of staff
Social Security cost-of-living increase
Cyberattack disrupts European supermarkets
Parrot sues OpenAI over teen data
FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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