7am ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the record-breaking spending in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, with over $15 billion raised to influence voters. The episode also reports on President Trump’s endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of crucial elections, and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s diplomatic meetings in Bahrain and Iran regarding regional conflicts. Additionally, the broadcast details Trump’s legal battle over Washington D.C. golf course renovations, Anthropic’s new public benefit fund ahead of its IPO, and the international decision to cancel the leap second.
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Record-breaking spending in US midterm elections
Trump campaigns for Roger Marshall in Kansas
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
Russian and Saudi foreign ministers meet in Bahrain
Trump proceeds with DC golf course renovations despite lawsuit
Anthropic establishes public benefit fund for AI impact
Leap seconds canceled in favor of leap hours
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