2pm ET, October 30 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 30, 2026 · 4m
Summary
Tech stocks plummeted as investors questioned AI spending, while Binance suffered a record $6 billion cyber heist attributed to North Korean hackers. The Justice Department escalated its feud with California election officials by subpoenaing Los Angeles workers, and Senator Chris Murphy warned of potential U.S. military action against Iran. Additionally, Scottish police are investigating Prince Andrew for hosting Jeffrey Epstein at the Balmoral Estate.
Topics discussed
Intro and tech stocks drop on AI spending doubts
Binance suffers $6 billion crypto heist
DOJ subpoenas LA election workers over voter rolls
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Concerns over potential US-Israel strike on Iran
Scottish police investigate Prince Andrew and Epstein
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