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Nov 7, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers renewed investigations into ICE-related deaths following Democratic midterm victories, alongside market reactions to AI data center concerns and local ballot measures restricting their development. The episode also reports on resignations of high-ranking Justice Department officials, a failed Massachusetts zoning measure aimed at increasing starter home supply, and research into soft robotics inspired by octopus anatomy for search and rescue applications.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Investigations into ICE agent killings AI stock losses and data center ballot measures Massachusetts rejects starter home zoning measure Resignations of Justice Department officials Octopus-inspired soft robots for exploration Job growth and unemployment rate update
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