2pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers Democrats drawing on historical Prairie populism to target deep red states, while reporting on Israeli forces detaining activists during a West Bank olive harvest. The broadcast also details a Supreme Court ruling requiring continued gender-affirming care for transgender federal inmates and New Mexico’s lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s former associates. Additionally, the segment examines the UK government’s decision to approve new North Sea gas drilling despite previous bans and environmental opposition.
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Democrats using populist strategies in red states
Activists detained in West Bank olive harvest
Supreme Court rules on transgender inmate care
New Mexico sues Epstein's former associates
UK approves new North Sea gas drilling project
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