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Oct 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now update covers the opening of polls in Israel's first election since the October 7 attacks, highlighting a close race between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot amid heightened tensions with Iran. The broadcast also reports on a Ninth Circuit dismissal of the DOJ's bid to stop California from processing 20,000 ballots, recent heavy rains boosting Colorado River flows, and Anthropic's filing for a major IPO.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Thumbtack home services Israel election: Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot Analysis: US-Iran diplomacy and threats DOJ appeal dismissed in CA voter case Heavy rains boost Colorado River flows Anthropic files for record IPO Manhunt for escaped Tennessee inmate Brewers lead Rays 3-0 in World Series Valkyries lead WNBA Finals 3-2 Sign-off by Giles Snyder Sponsor: Avalara Aviator tax compliance
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