8pm ET, October 18 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war amid ongoing drone strikes and diplomatic tensions over an energy truce. It also reports on a deadly fire at a Canadian military base that killed four service members. In business news, Wall Street awaits key earnings from Netflix, Meta, and Tesla. Finally, the segment explores the lack of federal guidelines as schools experiment with AI tools, including humanoid robots and chatbots.
Topics discussed
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Trump, Ukraine, and Russian drone strikes
Canada mourns soldiers killed in base fire
Preview of major corporate earnings reports
Macron's reaction to violence in France
Schools experiment with AI without clear guidelines
Tribute to former NPR host Noah Adams
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