5pm ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump criticized Ukraine's Zelensky while implementing policies benefiting Russia, and signed an executive order creating a new NIH division for women's health. The 2026 midterms are on track to be the most expensive in history, with over $15 billion raised. In France, curfews were imposed in parts of Paris and other cities following weekend riots. A new study links the 2010 BP oil spill to a 60% decline in deep Gulf fish populations, while the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case regarding race in middle school admissions in Maryland.
Topics discussed
Trump criticizes Zelensky amid Russia policy shifts
Executive order establishes new NIH women's health division
2026 midterms set to be most expensive on record
Curfews imposed in France following weekend riots
Political blame game over French unrest and market close
Study links BP oil spill to Gulf of Mexico fish decline
Supreme Court to review race in middle school admissions
Using beaver dams to boost ecosystem resilience in West
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