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Nov 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers Russia’s intensified strikes on Ukraine’s power grid ahead of U.S.-mediated peace talks, alongside President Trump’s controversial staffing changes following Republican midterm losses. The broadcast also examines upcoming inflation data and AI market pressures, while featuring a look at the University of Maryland’s campus farm and a drone food delivery to a stranded chimpanzee in Florida.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries play Russia attacks Ukraine power grid ahead of talks Trump staffing moves and post-midterm strategy Investors await October inflation report University of Maryland campus farm and vet students Drone feeds stranded chimp in Florida
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