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Oct 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers President Trump's rally in South Carolina urging GOP turnout for the Senate race, alongside his shift to tele-rallies for other states. The report also details the Alaska Supreme Court ruling on the "two Sullivans" ballot controversy and opposition leader Maria Machado's return to Venezuela. Additionally, the episode highlights an Egyptian man pleading guilty to the Boulder hate crime, rising candy prices due to cocoa shortages, and Asian stock market declines following a historic drop in Google shares.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and show introduction Trump rally in South Carolina for Senate race Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies Alaska election controversy involving two Dan Sullivans Maria Korina Machado returns to Venezuela Boulder attack suspect pleads guilty to hate crimes Rising costs of Halloween candy and chocolate Asian stock markets decline amid tech slump Rosetta Stone language learning sponsorship
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