12pm ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries despite Trump's objections, while also facing disruptions to its Starshield satellite communications. The segment covers President Trump's midterm campaign strategy and Republican turnout efforts. Additionally, it reports on Oregon's moratorium on new data center permits, rising U.S. retail sales, and the IMF's outlook for sub-Saharan Africa's economy. The broadcast concludes with a story about conservationists successfully breeding a critically endangered frog species in Ghana.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and show introduction
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries
Disruption of Starshield satellite communications
Trump's midterm campaign strategy and criticism
Oregon pauses permitting for new data centers
US retail sales and IMF outlook for Africa
Conservationists breed endangered frog in captivity
Promo for NPR Newsmakers featuring Hassan Piker
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