8am ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 22, 2026 · 4m
Summary
NPR News Now covers Russia's overnight missile attack on Ukraine and President Zelensky's push for a ceasefire, alongside an IMF report on economic shocks in the Mideast due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The broadcast also details President Trump's midterm campaign in Iowa and South Carolina, the impact of Subtropical Storm Josephine on the eastern seaboard, and Tesla's flat revenue and stock drop following its Q3 earnings.
Topics discussed
Russia launches mass missile attack on Ukraine
Zelensky pushes for ceasefire and peace talks
IMF reports economic shocks in Mideast due to war
Gulf economies face contractions and oil price forecasts
Trump campaigns in Iowa and South Carolina for midterms
Subtropical Storm Josephine causes coastal flooding
Tesla stock falls as Musk focuses on robots and SpaceX
WNBA Finals: Atlanta Dream take series lead
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