NPR News Now covers escalating U.S. military tensions in the Mideast, with Senator Chris Murphy warning against potential strikes on civilian infrastructure. The report also highlights rising Black voter turnout in key midterm races and the Nasdaq’s slide following Intel’s warning about AI-driven supply chain issues. Additionally, the segment notes Binance halting trading after a $6 billion hack, President Trump’s shift to virtual campaign stops, and the death of actor Patrick Stewart.