The News Roundup For October 18, 2024
Polling suggests the momentum Vice President Kamala Harris enjoyed in August has slowed somewhat.Walgreens is set to close 1,200 stores over the next 3 years and some 800 more are under evaluation.U.S. officials have given Israel an ultimatum: either allow more aid into Gaza or face the prospect of an arms embargo and cuts to other military support.And India and Canada have each expelled the other's top diplomats after Canadian officials accused their Indian counterparts of orchestrating the murder of a prominent Sikh activist and leader.We cover the most important stories from around the world on our News Roundup.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy