3pm ET, October 27 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the final week of the midterm campaign, highlighting early voting statistics and key voter concerns like the cost of living and immigration. It also reports on record voter turnout in Israel's election to decide Prime Minister Netanyahu's future and Pope Leo XIV's planned meeting with abuse survivors in Latin America. Additional stories include President Trump's return to Texas, a survey on tweens' smartphone usage, and a South African freight train setting a new length record.
Topics discussed
Midterm poll: Cost of living and key voter concerns
Early voting stats and mail-in ballot deadlines
Israel election: High turnout and opposition to Netanyahu
Pope Leo XIV to meet abuse survivors in Latin America
Trump in Texas and new survey on kids' smartphones
Tweens using social media and AI despite age limits
South Africa sets record for longest freight train
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