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Oct 21, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers SpaceX's record-breaking AI revenue and Elon Musk's merger talks with Tesla. It also reports on curfews in French cities following violent riots, a New Jersey lawsuit challenging Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, and the impact of beef prices on U.S. midterm elections. Additionally, the broadcast highlights Alberta's vote to remain in Canada, Nigeria's first confirmed Ebola case, and a major theft of trading cards from a FedEx truck in California.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship: Here There Are Blueberries NPR News Now Introduction SpaceX AI revenue and potential merger with Tesla France imposes curfews after riots and protests Lawsuit challenges Trump's Canadian tariffs Beef prices and import policy impact on midterms U.S. stock market update Alberta referendum and Nigeria's first Ebola case Nigeria Ebola outbreak details and global spread Theft of trading cards from FedEx truck in California Sponsorship: Bowlin Branch bedding
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