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The News Roundup For October 9, 2026
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5996794/the-news-roundup-for-october-9-2026
Published: October 9, 2026 19:02
With less than one month to go until the midterms, Donald Trump is in Texascampaigning on behalf of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.Senate Democrats scuppered a plan championed by their Republican colleagues that would havesought to lower surging…
Religion: Pope Leo XIV, So Far
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5995383/religion-pope-leo-xiv-so-far
Published: October 8, 2026 18:00
It’s been a successful summer for Robert Prevost — one of Chicago’s most distinguished citizens.His essay on artificial intelligence was released in paperback to enthusiastic reviews. It was described by one prominent commentator as “beautifully written,…
In Good Health: The Evolution Of Prostate Cancer Treatment
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/07/nx-s1-5993852/in-good-health-the-evolution-of-prostate-cancer-treatment
Published: October 7, 2026 18:14
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men — and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. One in eight men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. And Black men are more than twice as likely to die from it.Between the…
Weather: What To Expect From The Super El Niño
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5992833/weather-what-to-expect-from-the-super-el-nino
Published: October 6, 2026 18:19
Last week, a key stretch of the Pacific Ocean hit its highest temperature on record. And it’s still climbing.It’s a warning sign of the so-called Super El Niño, expected to bring floods, droughts, and heat waves. And higher prices for staples like…
'If You Can Keep It': Mental Health And Democracy
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/05/nx-s1-5991755/if-you-can-keep-it-mental-health-and-democracy
Published: October 5, 2026 18:10
A veteran journalist covered the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. That experience got her exploring the connection between stress, trauma, and our political choices.Our mental health might affect our politics. But our politics also definitely affect our…
The News Roundup For October 2, 2026
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5989541/the-news-roundup-for-october-2-2026
Published: October 2, 2026 18:38
The Department of Homeland Security has allocated$20 million to pay for pro-Trump ads glorifying the president, which have drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.The pay-to-play allegations plaguing Maine Sen. Susan Collins haveswing voters in…
Midterms: The Connection Between Civics And Democracy
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-5987832/midterms-the-connection-between-civics-and-democracy
Published: October 1, 2026 17:00
In five weeks, more than 100 million people will vote as part of the 2026 midterm elections.In New Hampshire and across the country, that means that voters will go to the polls to choose representatives, senators, governors, state legislators, city…
Economy: Managing Your Money Ahead Of The Midterm Elections
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/30/nx-s1-5986088/economy-managing-your-money-ahead-of-the-midterm-elections
Published: September 30, 2026 17:28
Gas. Groceries. Housing. Almost everywhere you look in the U.S. economy right now, prices are up – and people are feeling the squeeze.As of July, six in ten Americans say Trump’s economic policies have worsened economic conditions in the country, according…
Policy: ICE And The Pregnant Women It's Detaining
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/29/nx-s1-5985085/policy-ice-and-the-pregnant-women-its-detaining
Published: September 29, 2026 18:34
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests reached record highs this summer. And the full scope is just coming into focus. Some 43,000 people were arrested in June, more than 49,000 in July, and almost 51,000 in August —an agency record.The…
'If You Can Keep It': How The Midterms Will Run
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/28/nx-s1-5983678/if-you-can-keep-it-how-the-midterms-will-run
Published: September 28, 2026 17:24
The midterms are just five weeks away. Ballots are already in the mail and in person voting is underway in some states. Meanwhile, the federal government’s role in this election is still being hashed out in the courts.This month, the Supreme Court blocked…