NPR News Now covers the latest midterm election polls, which suggest Democrats are likely to win the House while the Senate remains a toss-up. The report also highlights Israel's upcoming election, focusing on the potential ouster of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Palestinian prisoners' reactions to his tenure. Additionally, the segment addresses leadership changes at the CDC, a rise in consumer confidence, plans to upgrade a damaged Ukrainian radio telescope, and the record-breaking $47.3 million sale of a Nanotyrannus fossil.