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EV batteries hurt the environment but they're still better than gas cars. Here's why
by Camila Domonoske
NPR listeners wrote to ask whether the environmental harm from building EVs "cancels out" the cars' climate benefits. Experts say the answer is clear.
How teal pumpkins make Halloween less scary for trick-or-treaters with allergies
Trick-or-treaters with allergies have to be extra careful on Halloween — the Teal Pumpkin Project is making the day a little less scary for them.
The Trump Organization tax evasion trial begins
by Ilya Marritz
A jury is seated and opening statements have been heard in the Trump Organization tax evasion trial. At issue is compensation given to executives.
Man charged with assault and kidnapping for the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband
by Eric Westervelt
Federal authorities charged David Wayne DePape with assault and attempted kidnapping in connection with the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband in their San Francisco home.
The oldest inmate at the U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba was released
by Sacha Pfeiffer
The oldest inmate at the U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba was released, reducing the inmate population to 35. This is part of the Biden administration's ongoing push to close the prison.
Russia has suspended its participation in a U.N. and Turkish mediated grain deal
by Michele Kelemen
Russia has suspended its participation in a U.N. and Turkish mediated grain deal. Global grain prices are rising as a result.
Palestinian citizens of Israel gauge their status ahead of election
by Daniel Estrin
Palestinian citizens of Israel gauge their status as the country heads toward another election.
South Koreans mourn 154 people who died in a Halloween stampede in Seoul
by Anthony Kuhn
South Koreans are mourning 154 people who died in a Halloween stampede in Seoul. There has been criticism of the police, who admitted they failed to predict the risks of big crowds.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins Brazil's election
by Carrie Kahn
Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won Brazil's election, but there is still no word of concession from incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro.
Critic Bob Mondello remembers the movie fright-fests he conjured in his youth
by Bob Mondello
Halloween has a film critic remembering the movie fright-fests he conjured in his youth.
Ahead of yet another Israel election, Netanyahu's far-right allies could gain power
by Daniel Estrin
Israel goes to the polls this week, in the fifth election in less than four years.
Think you're not a fan of horror films? Try starting with these picks
Halloween is peak scary film season. But can a horror film enthusiast convince a reluctant public radio host to check out a film or two this year?