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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now segment covers the upcoming Supreme Court term, highlighting cases on gun bans, immigration, and climate change. It also reports on midterm election polling favoring Democrats, Brazil's presidential race where right-wing candidate Bolsonaro leads, and student protests in France. Additionally, the broadcast details the Coast Guard halting the search for a missing medical plane, "Avengers: Endgame" reclaiming the top box office spot, and the latest AP college football rankings.

Topics discussed

NPR News Now introduction Supreme Court docket: gun ban and other cases US midterm election polling and Democratic momentum Brazil presidential election first round results French high school student protests over inequality Coast Guard ends search for missing medical plane Avengers Endgame reclaims box office record AP college football rankings for week 5 Sponsor message from CFP professionals
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