11pm ET, October 11 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Saudi Arabia intercepted a missile at Riyadh airport following deadly Houthi strikes that killed 13 people. Meanwhile, remnants of Hurricanes Isaias and Rachel caused widespread flooding and tornado warnings across the South and West. Election officials urge mail-in voters to return ballots early due to USPS service changes. A federal judge ordered Trump to cancel taxpayer-funded political ads, while mathematicians scrutinize retracted AI-generated proofs from OpenAI. Finally, Jessica Chastain’s “Other Mommy” topped the box office.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Missile attack on Riyadh airport
Houthi strikes and casualties in Saudi Arabia
Transition to hurricane aftermath coverage
Flooding and tornado warnings from Isaias and Rachel
Hurricane weather forecasts and warnings
Mail-in ballot risks due to USPS changes
Advice for mail-in voters and sign-off
Judge orders Trump to cancel political ads
Mathematicians review OpenAI research papers
Errors in AI-generated math proofs
Box office results for weekend films
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