October 19, 2026


Headlines courtesy of National Public Radio (NPR)

Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:38:43 -0400

2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests

More than $15 billion has been raised in this year's midterm elections. And, France's president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:15:43 -0400

The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races

Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El NiƱo and it's going to happen again.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Morning news brief

Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes as relations between U.S. and Ukraine deteriorate, the midterms are on track to be the most expensive on record, French president denounces violent protests.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:46:44 -0400

Michigan's Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed campaigns in GOP stronghold

Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is campaigning in the GOP stronghold of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, an area that hasn't voted for a Democrat in Congress in over a decade.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:46:18 -0400

Solar power is changing agriculture in Pakistan, but some fear it could cause issues

Solar power is transforming agriculture in Pakistan. But in a country already facing water scarcity and extreme weather, some fear their widespread use could cause problems.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:45:58 -0400

Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:35:39 -0400