4am ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 19, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This episode covers Russia's massive strike on Kiev and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's defense of Trump's sanctions waiver. It also features French President Macron addressing nationwide protests and violence, alongside Anthropic's announcement of a public benefit fund ahead of its IPO. Additionally, the segment includes updates on Asian markets, Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu, and a new survey revealing that only one in three teachers feels they matter.
Topics discussed
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Russian strikes on Kiev and US sanctions waiver
Macron addresses France after nationwide protests
Anthropic launches public benefit fund for AI
Global markets and China's Q3 economic growth
Trump endorses Netanyahu for re-election
Survey: Only 1 in 3 teachers feel they matter
AP college football rankings update
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