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Oct 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers a federal judge blocking the White House press ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, alongside a Supreme Court ruling favoring Republicans in an FCC ad rate dispute. The DOJ threatens California over mail ballots, while Netflix announces major layoffs amid stiff competition. Other stories include a projected 2027 Social Security COLA, a cyberattack on European supermarkets, a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI over teen data, and the FDA’s approval of a new sunscreen ingredient.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini Judge extends order blocking press ban Supreme Court sides with GOP on ad rates DOJ threatens California over mail ballots Netflix lays off 6% of staff Social Security COLA projected for 2027 Cyberattack disrupts European supermarkets Parrot sues OpenAI over teen data use FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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