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Oct 14, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers September’s inflation surge driven by energy prices, Trump’s Alaska rally announcement of a Taiwan gas deal, and a federal ruling allowing banned journalists back into the White House. The report also details Pope Leo’s successful lung cancer surgery, Zelensky’s meeting with the new British PM amid US-Ukraine tensions, and the rescheduling of WNBA Finals games due to arena conflicts.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Inflation report: Energy prices drive cost of living up Trump rally in Alaska: Taiwan gas pipeline deal Judge rules Trump cannot ban news organizations Pope Leo's lung surgery and cancer diagnosis Zelensky meets UK PM amid US-Ukraine tensions WNBA Finals games rescheduled due to arena conflicts Sponsor: IXL learning platform
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