5pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the release of American Stephen Hubbard from Russian custody and the detention of activists, including a congressional candidate, in the West Bank. The report also details the Supreme Court blocking immediate enforcement of transgender care restrictions in prisons and President Trump’s campaign visit to South Carolina. Additionally, the episode highlights a UN warning on climate progress, a $25 billion privacy verdict against Meta, and the rescue of a shark in South Korea.
Topics discussed
Russia releases American mercenary Stephen Hubbard
Israeli forces detain activists in West Bank olive harvest
Supreme Court rejects appeal on transgender prison care
Trump campaign swing in South Carolina for Darlene Graham
Stock indexes climb on strong corporate profit reports
U.N. warns climate change mitigation efforts are falling short
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico privacy case
South Korean officials release trapped shark in Busan
Sponsor message for Quo business phone system
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