{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftodays-news.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftodays-news-october-12-20-2026-LiqT60ty","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"TODAY'S NEWS, October 12-20, 2026","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/01f7d4b2-716c-43f9-8a03-c96056c76782/d64e10f2-01c1-4a97-be14-cfec6c2594fb/cover-image.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Republicans are reporting strong early-voting and mail-in ballot numbers across several key states, though congressional projections remain competitive, with Pennsylvania, Arizona, Florida, and other districts shaping the fight for the House. The roundup also highlights immigration enforcement, allegations of noncitizen voting, school enrollment declines, and disputes over election integrity and government oversight. Economic developments include a proposed flying car, federal investment in energy infrastructure, falling pending home sales, and industrial production growing at its fastest pace in four years. Internationally, France and other European countries face unrest and growing support for anti-immigration parties, while the conflict in the Middle East is reportedly shifting energy influence toward the Americas. Entertainment and sports headlines cover NFL quarterback injuries, Christina Applegate’s reported diagnostic reversal, actor R. J. Witte’s death, media layoffs, and users returning from BlueSky to X. Medical news focuses on a retracted vaccine-related study, changes to Obamacare enrollment, and concerns about government pressure on online health discussions. The final story questions the price and symbolism of Kylie Jenner’s $50 million Victoria’s Secret bra, contrasting it with the affordability principles of bra inventor Ida Rosenthal."}