3am ET, October 31 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the surge in early voting for the 2024 midterms, noting that over 49 million ballots have been cast. The report highlights the critical Senate race in Michigan, where Democrats are testing a progressive candidate against a Republican incumbent. Additionally, the episode discusses soaring profits for major oil companies amid high fuel prices, China’s new military drills in the South China Sea, and a significant sell-off in tech stocks driven by AI valuation concerns.
Topics discussed
Early voting outpaces 2022 midterms
Michigan Senate race remains a toss-up
Trump rallies in Kansas and Iowa
Oil companies report soaring profits
China conducts military drills near Philippines
Tech stocks sell off on Wall Street
Krista Pike issues statement after execution attempt
Cure Alzheimer's Fund sponsorship
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