NPR News: 10-02-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers President Trump's midterm campaign stops in Oklahoma and Alabama, where he defends his presence in solidly Republican states. Google announces the successful launch of its "Suncatcher" research satellite, testing microchips for future orbiting AI data centers powered by solar energy. The report also highlights long-term mortgage rates hitting a three-year high and 21 states suing the administration over the repeal of power plant pollution rules. Finally, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred dismisses the idea of playing games in Grand Teton National Park.
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Cornell University sexual assault investigation
Trump campaigns in red states for midterms
Google deploys AI research satellite
Mortgage rates hit 3-year high
21 states sue over power plant pollution rules
MLB rejects Grand Teton game proposal
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