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Oct 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the final stretch of the U.S. midterm election campaign, highlighting tight polls and a car accident involving Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltova. The broadcast also reports on the Israeli military's forced evictions in Hebron, Six Flags installing new safety restraints after a fatal accident, and mass protests in France. Additionally, the segment details the formation of a union for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders following their Netflix documentary.

Topics discussed

Election Day preview: Republicans losing ground Polls show close races for House and Senate control Alaska Senate candidate injured in car crash Israeli army seals off Hebron and evicts Palestinians Six Flags to install secondary seatbelts on Goliath Protests in France lead to over 1,000 arrests Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders form a union Gas prices remain relatively stable Sponsor message from Bilt
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