NPR News: 10-10-2025 9AM EDT

Summary

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NPR News Now: 10-10-2025, 9AM EDT

Host: Korva Coleman
Date: October 10, 2025
Duration: ~5 minutes

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Episode Overview

This episode provides concise updates on major global and national news stories, including the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Russian airstrikes in Ukraine, questions about assault statistics on ICE officers, the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to a Venezuelan opposition leader, and the passing of beloved basketball chaplain Sister Jean Delores Schmidt.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas

[00:18–01:10]

• Host Korva Coleman reports the Israeli military has enacted a ceasefire with Hamas, pulling troops back in accordance with the agreement. Hamas is expected to begin releasing hostages as part of the deal.

• Daniel Estrin (NPR Reporter) shares cautious optimism after years of repeated failed ceasefire efforts, protracted conflict, and denied hopes of peace.

  Daniel Estrin [00:52]: "We've seen ceasefire efforts fall through again and again... it is incredible for me to say this, but for the first time, people here really are giving themselves permission to hope."

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2. Russian Airstrikes in Ukraine

[01:10–02:12]

• Korva Coleman introduces the story: Russian attacks overnight targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing a child and injuring more than 20.

• Joanna Kakisis (NPR Reporter, Kyiv) details the strikes:

  • Over 460 drones and 32 cruise/ballistic missiles used in coordinated assault.
  • Loud explosions reported in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia; a seven-year-old boy was killed.
  • Dtech, Ukraine’s largest private energy supplier, confirms several power stations damaged, worker injured.
  • Russia’s winter escalation of attacks on energy grids has become an annual occurrence since 2022.

  Joanna Kakisis [01:31]: "Ukraine's air force says Russia attacked using more than 460 drones and 32 cruise and ballistic missiles. Air defense teams tried to shoot them down before they hit."

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3. Disputed ICE Assault Statistics

[02:12–03:14]

• Coleman reports on Trump administration claims that assaults on ICE officers have risen by 1,000%. No evidence has been provided.

• Allison Sherry (Colorado Public Radio/NPR) reviews federal data:

  • Found a 25% increase in prosecutions of assaults on ICE officers since Trump took office—not 1,000%.
  • Spike concentrated in cities with increased immigration enforcement (ex: Los Angeles).
  • No comment from the administration on the basis of the 1,000% figure.

  Allison Sherry [02:34]: "The administration has not only claimed an eye popping increase... but they've also assured the public that anyone who assaults an officer will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

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4. Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Corinna Machado

[03:14–03:35]

• Coleman notes this year's Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corinna Machado, applauding her for advancing democratic rights in Venezuela.

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5. National Guard Troop Deployment Paused

[03:35–03:54]

• Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt expresses opposition to President Trump's deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois.
• The troop deployments have been paused by a federal judge.
• Stitt, speaking in his personal capacity, says Oklahoma residents would be "furious" if it happened there.

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6. Passing of Sister Jean Delores Schmidt

[04:10–04:50]

• NPR's Cheryl Corley memorializes Sister Jean, famed chaplain for Loyola University's men's basketball team.

  • Born 1919, lifelong educator and nun, she became internationally beloved when the Ramblers reached the NCAA Final Four in 2018.
  • Known for her school spirit, wisdom, and presence on the sidelines, she retired earlier in 2025 at age 106 due to health issues.

  Sister Jean Delores Schmidt [04:39]: "When I die, I want to go to heaven and I want my friends to be there, too."

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Notable Quotes

• Daniel Estrin [00:52]: "...for the first time, people here really are giving themselves permission to hope."
• Joanna Kakisis [01:31]: "Ukraine's air force says Russia attacked using more than 460 drones and 32 cruise and ballistic missiles."
• Allison Sherry [02:34]: "The administration has not only claimed an eye popping increase... but they've also assured the public that anyone who assaults an officer will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
• Sister Jean Delores Schmidt [04:39]: "When I die, I want to go to heaven and I want my friends to be there, too."

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Timed Segment Highlights

• 00:18–01:10: Israel-Hamas ceasefire report and analysis
• 01:10–02:12: Details of Russian airstrikes in Ukraine
• 02:12–03:14: Examination of ICE assault statistics
• 03:14–03:35: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Corinna Machado
• 03:35–03:54: National Guard deployment dispute
• 04:10–04:50: Tribute to Sister Jean Delores Schmidt

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Summary prepared to inform listeners and non-listeners alike of the most important news and memorable moments from the NPR News Now episode at 9AM EDT, October 10, 2025.

Transcript

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[Korva Coleman]

In Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. Israel's military says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect. The the Israeli military says it has pulled troops back in Gaza to areas set out in the agreement. Hamas is now supposed to start releasing hostages. NPR's Daniel Estrin says after two years of conflict, some people hope the war is coming to an end.

[Daniel Estrin]

We've seen ceasefire efforts fall through again and again. We've seen how Hamas has fought till the last man, no matter how many civilians were killed and how much Gaza was destroyed. We have seen Israel's leadership thwart ceasefire efforts repeatedly. We've seen how prolonged war has served Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political survival. And yet it is incredible for me to say this, but for the first time, people here really are giving themselves permission to hope.

[Korva Coleman]

NPR's Daniel Estrin reporting. Russian airstrikes in Ukraine overnight killed a child and injured more than 20 people. The attacks appeared to target Ukraine's energy system. NPR's Joanna Kakisis reports from Kyiv. The attacks left parts of Ukraine without power and running water.

[Joanna Kakisis]

Ukraine's air force says Russia attacked using more than 460 drones and 32 cruise and ballistic missiles. Air defense teams tried to shoot them down before they hit. NPR heard loud explosions in central Kyiv in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia. The strikes killed a seven year old boy. Dtech, Ukraine's largest private energy supplier, said several power stations were damaged and a worker injured. Dtech said Russia has struck power stations more than 200 times since the full scale invasion in 2022. Russian forces intensify airstrikes on Ukraine's power grid every winter. Joanna Kakisses, NPR News, Kyiv.

[Korva Coleman]

The Trump administration has claimed that assaults on ICE officers are up 1,000%, but administration officials have not furnished any data or proof of this. Colorado Public Radio's Allison Sherry reports that a review of federal court filings doesn't show this either.

[Allison Sherry]

The administration has not only claimed an eye popping increase on assaults on federal immigration officers, but they've also assured the public that anyone who assaults an officer will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Colorado Public Radio looked nationally at federal court charges for assaults on federal officers and have seen an increase since Trump took office, roughly 25%. More cases have been filed against people for assaulting an ICE officer. A lot of those charges come from cities that have seen increased immigration enforcement, including Los Angeles. The administration has not commented, though, on how or where they're coming up with the 1000%. For NPR News, I'm Allison Sherry in Denver.

[Korva Coleman]

This is npr. This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corinna Machado. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is commending Machado's work advancing democratic rights for the people of Venezuela. Oklahoma Republican Governor Kevin Stitt says he opposes President Trump's deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois. The deployments have been paused by a federal judge. Stitt is the chair of the National Governors association, speaking in his personal capacity. Stitt says people in Oklahoma would be furious if that happened to them. A basketball folk hero has died. Sister Jean Delores Schmidt was the chaplain for the Loyola University men's basketball team in Chicago. As NPR Cheryl Corley reports, Sister Jean became an international celebrity when the team made it to the NCAA final four in 2018.

[Cheryl Corley]

Born in 1919, Sister Jean played intramural basketball as a young girl. She became a nun after graduating from high school and was a teacher for decades. The beloved student advisor became a bit more famous when the Loyola Ramblers made it to the Final Four.

The Ramblers are moving on.

And there was Sister Jean on the sidelines, decked out in the school colors and rooting on from her wheelchair. She was in her late 90s when Sister Jean told NPR she had a simple wish.

[Sister Jean Delores Schmidt]

When I die, I want to go to heaven and I want my friends to be there, too.

[Cheryl Corley]

Sister Jean was 106. She had retired earlier this year because of health issues. Cheryl Corley, NPR News, Chicago.

[Korva Coleman]

And I'm Korva Coleman, NPR News, in Washington.

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