4pm ET, October 18 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers violent student protests in France that resulted in nearly 2,300 arrests and significant destruction. The report also highlights Democratic fundraising advantages in key midterm races and Wall Street’s anticipation of earnings from Netflix, Meta, and Tesla. Additionally, the segment details a fatal accident involving an Air Force member during a college football ceremony in Texas, the containment of a wildfire in Southern California, and China’s proposed export restrictions on critical technologies like AI chips.
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Violence and damage from student protests in France
Midterm election fundraising and campaign spending
Wall Street bracing for Netflix, Meta, and Tesla earnings
Air Force member dies in accident at college football game
Notra Fire in Southern California under control
China plans to restrict exports of AI and solar tech
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