Thu Sep 26 12:11:39 UTC 2024: ## New York Mayor Indicted, Zelensky Visits Biden, Hurricane Helene Hits Florida

**New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges**, according to multiple media reports. The indictment, which remains sealed, is said to stem from an FBI investigation into whether Adams was conspiring with the Turkish government to illegally funnel foreign donations to his campaign in exchange for favors.

**Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet with President Biden in Washington, D.C. today**, seeking support for a strategy to end the war with Russia on Ukraine’s terms. Zelensky emphasizes that protecting Ukraine is vital for the security of Europe and the West, and has warned the UN General Assembly that Russia is preparing to attack Ukrainian nuclear plants.

**Hurricane Helene, one of the largest hurricanes on record, is expected to make landfall today along Florida’s Big Bend region.** The storm is forecast to intensify to a Category 4, with storm surge warnings issued for the entire west coast of Florida. 61 of the state’s 67 counties are under a state of emergency.

**NPR is visiting six key swing states ahead of the upcoming election**, focusing on voters’ priorities and how they will impact their vote. This week, Morning Edition is in Nevada, where the affordable housing crisis is a major concern. The state’s average wage doesn’t support the high housing costs, exacerbated by the influx of Californian residents.

**The song “Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” by Kevin MacLeod has become a social media sensation**, despite its obscurity outside the internet. Released a decade ago, the song has been used in millions of videos, garnering billions of views.

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