2am ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukraine reports U.S. restrictions on Starshield satellite communications have crippled its drone operations, while President Trump continues his midterm campaign and defends his Air Force One. Inflation worsened to 3.7% in September, outpacing wage growth, though Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in January. Pope Leo is recovering well after lung cancer surgery, and Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Aramco headquarters. Finally, NPR explores how factory workers in India are recording their movements to train AI robots that may eventually replace them.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Ukraine drone communications restrictions and US policy
Trump midterm campaign rally in Montana and Arizona
Inflation rise and wage growth comparison
Social Security COLA increase and gasoline prices
Pope Leo recovery after lung cancer surgery
Houthi attack on Saudi Aramco headquarters
AI development using factory worker data in India
Asian financial markets decline
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