4am ET, October 24 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating Russian influence operations targeting U.S. midterms to undermine Ukraine support, alongside reports that diplomatic tensions have disrupted critical Starlink technology for Ukrainian forces. The episode also highlights record-high jet fuel costs driving up holiday airfares and a broad market sell-off. Additionally, it details the ongoing search for survivors after a deadly earthquake in Tibet, the Pentagon’s release of new UFO files, and President Trump’s legal challenge to the Alaska Senate race.
Topics discussed
Intro and University at Buffalo research
Russian influence operations in US midterms
Ukraine Starlink issues and Trump sanctions
Record jet fuel prices and holiday airfares
Stock market decline on Friday
Tibet earthquake aftermath and rescue efforts
Pentagon releases new UFO sighting files
Alaska Senate lawsuit and World Series update
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