Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a keynote speech at an anti-vaccine conference while the United States recorded its highest measles case count in more than 30 years. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal examines research behind some of Kennedy’s claims.

NNBC News2026-09-17 20:32

An AFP photograph of Donald Trump looking at a depiction of Washington’s Kennedy Center apparently being demolished drew widespread attention Thursday. The image followed the president’s threat to tear down the arts venue after he was blocked from renaming it after himself, according to FRANCE 24’s Fraser Jackson in Washington.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 20:27

South African police are investigating the possibility of a femicidal serial killer after the body of a ninth woman was found in Johannesburg. The programme also examines African hopes for AI-driven growth and fears about an uncontrolled AI free-for-all, alongside the opening of Chad’s first music school in N’Djamena.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 20:26

The European Union has proposed an EU Kids Act to protect children from potential harms linked to social media. The plan would bar access for children under 12, create supervised “mini accounts” for 13- and 14-year-olds, and require platforms to remove or restrict features deemed addictive for older teenagers.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-17 20:25

Bogota’s Care Blocks initiative provides unpaid caregivers—most of them women—with free exercise, education and laundry services. The programme, launched under former mayor Claudia Lopez, has grown to 27 centres and is being used as a model for similar efforts elsewhere in Latin America and the United States.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-17 20:25

Generac jumped 18% after announcing an $8 billion data center deal with Amazon during coverage of the U.S. market close.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-17 20:22

UN human rights experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran that killed at least 177 civilians. A UN fact-finding mission says February missile attacks on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd were indiscriminate attacks that killed civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure. The US has not commented immediately and previously denied striking targets in Iran.

BBBC News2026-09-17 20:15

Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher joins Jesse Watters to discuss California’s long-delayed high-speed rail project and the mounting costs tied to the planned system.

FFox News2026-09-17 20:15

Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the shift in Latino support for President Trump. In a new ad, Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar tells Trump that Hispanic voters feel betrayed by his immigration agenda. The report also considers what Trump’s declining numbers could mean for the Texas Senate race.

CCNN2026-09-17 20:07

US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to impose very serious tariffs on Europe or halt trade on many goods if the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first associate member is deemed a hostile act. He called the plan “laughable.”

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 20:04

Torrential rain has caused severe flash flooding across Somalia’s capital, submerging homes, major roads and critical infrastructure. With the drainage system unable to handle the water, residents have tried to save belongings, while commuters are stranded and access to several areas is cut off.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-17 20:00

Mark Carney received thunderous applause and a standing ovation during his speech at the European Parliament, with centrist and far-left MEPs responding positively. Far-right MEPs grumbled about his presence, while one chanted “U-S-A! U-S-A!” as he began speaking.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 19:57

During his first term, President Donald Trump attacked the Federal Reserve over high interest rates; in his second, he made cheaper borrowing a political priority. He chose Kevin Warsh, a critic of the Fed’s inflation record, expecting alignment. Months later, Warsh raised rates by a quarter point—the first hike in three years and a direct contradiction of the White House’s demands.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-17 19:57

Bloomberg Real Yield reviews market-moving developments, with portfolio managers from Vanguard, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Barings and Beach Point Capital Management discussing a Fed rate hike, the bond-market outlook and related market issues.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-17 19:50

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivers a keynote at the AI Horizons 2026 Summit on why strict safeguards for artificial intelligence are needed.

RReuters2026-09-17 19:49

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin discusses the United States confirming that it has weapons in space on “America Reports.”

FFox News2026-09-17 19:45

South African police have confirmed that a ninth woman’s body was found east of Johannesburg within two months. Some of the women were found partially clothed and injured, but police say they have not established whether the deaths are linked or whether a serial killer is involved. Growing concern is leaving women fearful.

BBBC News2026-09-17 19:30

The EU has proposed strict age limits for children accessing social media, games and AI assistants, alongside rules requiring companies to make platforms safe before minors use them. Amnesty International researcher Lisa Dittmer says the harms of social media now outweigh its benefits and the EU should regulate platforms at the design level.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-17 19:29

Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament on Thursday that an alliance between Canada and Europe would safeguard their ability to live as they choose. Former Trudeau foreign-policy adviser Roland Paris and European Parliament member Arash Saeidi discuss what a Canada-EU alliance could look like.

CCBC News2026-09-17 19:27

UCLA scientists used dinosaur tooth material to estimate Tyrannosaurus rex’s body temperature at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, close to that of humans. The finding suggests a warm-blooded T. rex was an energetic predator or scavenger rather than a sluggish animal that basked in the sun. The researchers developed the fossil-temperature method and used teeth from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-17 19:17

On The Vergecast, senior reviewers Allison Johnson and Victoria Song swap hosting and guest roles while discussing the iPhone 18 Pro’s new camera and the Watch 12 and Ultra 4’s new sensors. They also assess who should upgrade.

TThe Verge2026-09-17 19:16

A Pennsylvania home linked to 58 missing women has become the focus of a disturbing investigation after police reportedly discovered snuff films and chemicals inside.

FFox News2026-09-17 19:15

Ed Yardeni, one of Wall Street’s most bullish stock investors, lowered his year-end S&P 500 forecast to 7,900 from 8,400. He said the Federal Reserve could raise rates twice more this year and that Iran is likely to cause havoc and keep oil prices high.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-17 18:58

South African police said they discovered a ninth woman's body near Johannesburg while investigating a series of killings in the same area over the past two months.

RReuters2026-09-17 18:53