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Nov 8, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers Stephen Miller's appointment as White House Chief of Staff following midterm losses, alongside Melania Trump's new scholarship fund for foster youth. The episode also reports on ongoing wage protests in France, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Japan, and the impeachment trial of Paraguay's former president. Additionally, the segment notes that Wendy's has rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from Nelson Peltz.

Topics discussed

Sponsor and show introduction Stephen Miller appointed White House Chief of Staff Melania Trump launches foster care scholarships France protests for higher wages and school conditions Earthquake strikes central Japan Paraguay's former president faces bank scandal trial Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion buyout offer Sponsor message from Schwab
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