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Oct 4, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the UAE's investigation into a midair attack on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, where a pilot attempted to seize control using a crash axe. The episode also details ongoing protests in Spain over a housing crisis and the resignation of Tennessee's prison system head following a botched execution. Additionally, it reports on Brazil's presidential election, a new study linking social eating to better blood sugar regulation, and President Trump's push to make daylight saving time permanent.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Card Cornell University responds to rape allegations UAE investigates midair attack on Dubai flight Protests continue in Spain over housing crisis Tennessee prison system head resigns after botched execution Brazil voters head to polls for presidential election Study: Eating with others may help manage blood sugar Trump lobbies senators to make daylight savings permanent Sponsor: CFP Certified Financial Planner
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