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Oct 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers the State Department moving diplomats out of the Middle East amid advanced Iranian threats to U.S. personnel. It also reports on over 70,000 police deployed in France to manage protests over school staffing and cost of living. In markets, mixed Wall Street results reflect concerns over rising oil prices and AI spending. Additionally, severe flooding in the Four Corners region has triggered evacuations and National Guard rescues, while the Trump administration announced a $5 billion plan to boost the seafood industry.

Topics discussed

State Department moves diplomats out of Middle East France deploys 70,000 police amid protests Wall Street mixed on oil prices and AI spending Severe flooding in Four Corners region New plan to boost US seafood industry
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