4am ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump claimed Russian sanctions relief secured the release of American prisoner Stephen Hubbard, while also campaigning in Iowa ahead of midterms. The episode covers the backlash against Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial attack ad in Ohio and Meta’s massive AI spending following a record $25 billion privacy fine in New Mexico. Additionally, a report highlights that most U.S. school districts have not recovered from pandemic learning losses, and Pope Leo’s doctors confirmed his lung cancer has not spread after surgery.
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Trump claims sanctions eased for Stephen Hubbard release
Ukraine talks resume and Trump Iowa rally
Ohio GOP ad features estranged mother of Amy Acton
Meta earnings and AI spending surge
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico
Report: Most US school districts not recovered from pandemic
Pope Leo recovers from lung cancer surgery
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