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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including new US-mediated talks and continued attacks, alongside a judge's order to halt federal investigations into non-citizen voter registration. The report also details the indictment of Virginia Senator Louise Lucas on drug charges, a significant sell-off in AI stocks led by Meta, and the International Criminal Court receiving the EU's Sakharov Prize. Additionally, the segment highlights a new survey on American stress levels and a story about rescuing a shark from a canal in South Korea.

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Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Russia-Ukraine conflict and diplomatic talks Judge halts non-citizen voter investigations Virginia Democrat indicted on drug charges AI stock sell-off impacts markets ICC wins EU Sakharov Prize amid sanctions Survey on American stress and cost of living Shark trapped in South Korean canal Sign-off from NPR News Sponsor: HomeServe
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