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For weeks, people have been protesting across Europe.

In France, high schoolers have staged blockades and organized major demonstrations demanding resources for underfunded schools — and rallied against high living costs in France’s major cities. Protests grew as labor unions, other activists, and also rioters joined in.

The French protests have been marked by arrests, injuries, and violence. It’s a similar scene in other parts of Europe — including in Italy, Albania, Spain and Portugal. And, much like in France, young people are mostly leading the way.

 We take a look at the French protests and the larger youth movement in Europe.

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Early voting for the midterm elections is underway all across America. And Election Day is just over a week away.

Now the president, facing likely losses in the House and the Senate, is ramping up his campaign to intervene in midterm voting and vote counting like no other president ever has in history.

The Department of Justice is alleging widespread non-citizen voting in California on flimsy evidence. The DOJ is also filing high-profile criminal charges alleging non-citizen voting. Department authorities are also threatening local officials in California, saying they could face legal action if the department disapproves of how they handle ballots.

In this edition of “If You Can Keep It,” we look at what these unprecedented moves from the Justice Department mean for the midterms and for our democracy.

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This week, President Donald Trump announced that he’s spent $300 million on ads this midterm season, with plans to spend another $100 million before Election Day. 

The battle between President Trump and the press continues. CNN is threatening legal action against the White House after its journalists were denied access to Air Force One. And on Thursday, the White House Correspondent from The Independent was removed from the aircraft.

With the midterms less than two weeks away, Trump is putting the pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end the war with Russia.

And, in global news, demonstrations in France began last month with students across the country protesting deteriorating school conditions, staff shortages and dilapidated buildings. But over several weeks, they’ve tapped into broader anger over living costs, public services, and economic and social discontent.

The European Commission estimates the Iran war has cost Europe more than $112 billion through disrupted ?trade and energy markets.

An estimated 1.4 million people – more than two thirds of Gaza’s population – are facing food insecurity.

We cover the most important stories from around the globe in the on the News Roundup.

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In just a dozen days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted to the contested races for Congress, with billions of dollars being spent on critical statewide contests and referendums.

From governors’ mansions to statehouses to local ballot initiatives, voters will make their voices heard.

We gather a panel of experts and zero in on some midterm races that aren’t necessarily making national headlines.

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The sticker shock on everything from gas to food to housing continues to push Americans into tough choices about how to stretch their money.

We heard from hundreds of listeners during a show last month focused on how they are experiencing the current economy — and answered their questions about managing finances in this moment. In fact, we heard from so many… that we’re doing it again.

We invited a new panel of experts to help answer your questions about money and the economy.

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