NPR News Now covers the final week of U.S. midterms, highlighting how redistricting and Trump's low approval ratings may impact GOP candidates. The broadcast also reports on catastrophic flooding in the Four Corners region, Iran’s preparations for renewed conflict with the U.S. and Israel, and President Lula’s re-election in Brazil. Additionally, the segment discusses widespread student protests across Europe and a new report on persistent chronic absenteeism in American schools.