7pm ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers violent anti-government protests in France, where police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators. The report also details how rising diesel prices are driving up grocery and holiday shipping costs. In California, crews are battling the Norte and Henderson wildfires, utilizing drones to target hot spots. Additionally, the segment discusses a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s decision to redirect teen pregnancy prevention grants to a private contractor. Finally, the No Kings coalition is shifting its focus to boosting voter turnout for the upcoming midterm…
Topics discussed
Violent anti-government protests in France
Rising fuel costs impact grocery and holiday shipping
California wildfires: Norte and Henderson Fire updates
Legal challenge over teen pregnancy prevention grants
No Kings coalition shifts focus to voter turnout
Trump dismisses No Kings rallies
Using AI chatbots for midterm election research
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