4pm ET, October 18 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This NPR News Now update covers violent student protests in France, where nearly 2,300 people were arrested amid significant destruction. It also details midterm election fundraising trends showing Democrats out-raising Republicans in key races, alongside Wall Street’s anticipation of earnings from Netflix, Meta, and Tesla. Other stories include the death of an Air Force member during a pregame ceremony in Texas, the containment of a wildfire in Southern California, and China’s proposal to restrict exports of 40 technologies, including AI chips.
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Violence and damage from student protests in France
Midterm election fundraising and spending gaps
Wall Street bracing for major corporate earnings
Air Force member dies in pregame accident in Texas
Notra Fire in Southern California under control
China plans to restrict exports of 40 technologies
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