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The Current with K.J. - October 22, 2026

On this episode of The Current with K.J., we examine a federal investigation into alleged illegal voting in California ahead of the November midterm elections, recap the Tampa Bay Rays' advance to the World Series, and break down Netflix's latest earnings report. We also look ahead to Apple's upcoming product announcement, including speculation about its first touchscreen MacBook, and explore how scientists are using artificial intelligence to develop viruses that could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Then, in Carolina Focus, we discuss Pfizer's newly announced layoffs at its Rocky Mount and Sanford facilities and what the reductions could mean for employees and the local economy. We also examine an investigation that has led to the resignations of five Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers amid allegations involving racist text messages, and look at growing concerns over the cost of attending the North Carolina State Fair. Finally, in The Hawk's Nest, we catch up on the latest news, events and announcements from Nash Community College.

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On this episode of The Current with K.J., we examine a federal investigation into alleged illegal voting in California ahead of the November midterm elections, recap the Tampa Bay Rays' advance to the World Series, and break down Netflix's latest earnings report. We also look ahead to Apple's upcoming product announcement, including speculation about its first touchscreen MacBook, and explore how scientists are using artificial intelligence to develop viruses that could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

Then, in Carolina Focus, we discuss Pfizer's newly announced layoffs at its Rocky Mount and Sanford facilities and what the reductions could mean for employees and the local economy. We also examine an investigation that has led to the resignations of five Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers amid allegations involving racist text messages, and look at growing concerns over the cost of attending the North Carolina State Fair.

Finally, in The Hawk's Nest, we catch up on the latest news, events and announcements from Nash Community College.

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