Former President Donald Trump says if reelected, he will invoke a centuries-old law to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. Can he? Here’s what to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
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Japan’s ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested
A man threw firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashed his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residence, police said. There were no reported injuries.
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Moldova accuses Russia of meddling ahead of its elections and an EU referendum
Moldovans will vote for a new president and on a constitutional amendment regarding its path to the EU. Both votes will take place amid accusations of Russian meddling, vote buying and disinformation.
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GOP ads on transgender rights are dominating airwaves in the election’s closing days
The ad spending, which includes at least $17 million by the Trump campaign, is part of a broader Republican strategy casting the Democratic Party as taking transgender rights to extremes.
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Harris and Trump hold competing rallies in Michigan
While the two candidates have been crisscrossing the swing states for weeks, this is the first time they are literally crossing paths, with each of them holding events in the suburbs north of Detroit.
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What’s Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them joy. This week: Ariana Grande hosting SNL, Jimmy Buffett’s album A1A and the movie Wicked Little Letters.
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Kentucky Tiktok suit says company considered using KY creators to sway Sen. Mitch McConnell
The suit says videos by Kentucky small businesses were identified as possibly of interest to the senator, who has expressed concern about the app’s effect on kids
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Cuba plunged into an island wide blackout as power grid fails
Cuban government declares an “energy emergency” after the failure of one of its few power plants plunges it into an island wide blackout.
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NOAA’s annual winter forecast is here. These are the weather predictions for your area
Large swaths of the South and the East Coast are favored to see warmer-than-average temperatures, while the Pacific Northwest has greater odds of cooler-than-normal conditions this winter.
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From political change to spooky traditions, check out these new podcasts
Halloween and election night are right around the corner. Whether you’re casting ballots or spells, add these public media podcast recommendations from the NPR One team to your playlist.
