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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the Supreme Court’s new term, highlighting a surge in emergency appeals and key cases on climate, guns, and immigration. The report also details Vice President J.D. Vance’s Alaska rally to support Republican Senate candidates amid mixed polling. In Minnesota, gubernatorial rivals Lisa Dameth and Amy Klobuchar, both cancer survivors, pledge to prioritize cancer care access. Additionally, the AAP warns against raw dairy consumption, and Bulgaria receives the remains of medieval ruler Tsar Samuel from Greece.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court new term and climate change case Vice President Vance campaigns in Alaska Minnesota governor candidates prioritize cancer care Oil prices settle above $100 a barrel Ethiopia demands access to the Red Sea AAP warns against unpasteurized milk and raw dairy Remains of Tsar Samuel returned to Bulgaria LifeKid podcast promotion for mental health
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