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Oct 16, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers a deadly shooting in Bend, Oregon, where a 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher before being killed by a bystander. President Trump is also in focus, as he speaks to first responders about midterm elections and campaigns in Georgia. International news includes a cyberattack on French supermarket refrigeration systems and the formation of Hurricane Trudy off Mexico's coast. Domestically, fired FBI agents are suing for their jobs back, while retail spending data shows consumers remain resilient despite rising inflation.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Bend, Oregon school shooting Trump speaks to first responders on midterms Trump's remarks on staff and renovations Trump campaigns in Georgia Hurricane Trudy forms off Mexico France supermarket refrigeration hack FBI employees sue over firings Retail spending rises despite inflation Brewers win NLCS and head to World Series Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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