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Oct 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the legal battle in Alaska's Senate race, where Democrats challenge a DOJ lawsuit aimed at blocking certification if a name-confusion candidate wins. The report also details former President Obama's campaign stops in Ohio and Michigan, alongside a surge in ad spending for competitive races in Arkansas. International news highlights Brazil's presidential election, where incumbent Lula faces a tough challenge from Flavio Bolsonaro. Finally, the episode reports on Six Flags adding secondary restraints to rides following a fatal accident and notes a decline in Halloween cand…

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Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Alaska Senate race and DOJ lawsuit controversy Obama campaign stops and Trump's midterm strategy Competitive races in Arkansas and affordability concerns Brazil presidential election and Lula vs Bolsonaro Six Flags adds safety restraints after fatal accident Halloween candy sales decline due to high costs Sponsor: Rosetta Stone language learning
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