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Oct 11, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers a post-tropical cyclone bringing heavy rain to Baja California and Hurricane Simon gaining strength off Mexico. The report details cleanup efforts in Florida after Hurricane Isaias and highlights concerns from Native American leaders regarding proposed changes to the U.S. Census. Additionally, the segment addresses U.S. Postal Service mail delays affecting mail-in ballots, international pushback against Trump administration sanctions on the International Criminal Court, Pope Leo’s upcoming lung surgery, and rising prices for pumpkin spice products.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries and show intro Heavy rain and flooding in Mexico and US Southwest Hurricane Isaias cleanup in Florida Native American concerns over US Census changes USPS changes and mail-in ballot risks International pushback on ICC sanctions Pope Leo announces lung surgery Rising prices for pumpkin spice products Recovery of stolen Renoir paintings in France Sponsor: Allianz Travel Insurance
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