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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Kamala Harris campaigns in Mississippi to highlight rural hospital risks, while President Trump rallies in Iowa and faces a deadline to answer questions in his BBC lawsuit. Merck releases positive clinical data for its personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, and Virginia Senator Eloise Lucas is indicted for alleged marijuana distribution. Additionally, a new survey identifies cost of living as a top stressor for Americans, and New York City votes to ban horse-drawn carriages by 2028.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Dataiku Agent Management Kamala Harris campaigns in Mississippi; Trump in Iowa Trump BBC lawsuit and deposition deadline Merck and Moderna melanoma vaccine data Virginia Senator Eloise Lucas indicted APA survey on cost of living and stress NYC bans horse-drawn carriages by 2028
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