4pm ET, October 26 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the surge in early voting ahead of the US midterms, noting that Republicans are spending heavily on competitive House races despite redistricting efforts. It also reports on Israel’s pivotal elections, where tens of thousands are traveling to vote in person, and details Anthropic’s IPO filing, which could value the AI company at up to $2 trillion. Additional stories include Microsoft’s voluntary buyouts, a series on the challenges facing special education teachers, and an FTC lawsuit against Dollar General over pricing discrepancies.
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Midterm elections: Early voting and redistricting
Israel elections: Diaspora voters and Netanyahu
Anthropic files for IPO amid AI growth
Market update: Stocks close higher
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts
Special education teacher shortage and burnout
FTC sues Dollar General over pricing
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