3am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
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.
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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
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