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Oct 29, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers a federal judge's denial of the Justice Department's request to set aside California ballots, alongside Flavio Bolsonaro's arrival in the U.S. and his claims of being Brazil's true leader. The episode also reports on the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series, the Golden State Valkyries' push for a WNBA title, and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's comments on persistent inflation. Finally, it details Utah's new criminal charges against prediction market app Caly.

Topics discussed

Judge denies DOJ request to set aside CA ballots Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in US, claims leadership Milwaukee Brewers win World Series WNBA Finals: Valkyries lead Dream 3-2 Fed Chair Powell: Inflation remains too high Utah files criminal charges against Polymarket Sponsor message from CFP professionals
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