Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering modern warfare, helping militaries analyze intelligence, identify targets and support battlefield operations. Supporters say it could make warfare more precise and protect civilians, while critics say some decisions should never be delegated to machines. The report asks whether laws written after World War II can regulate warfare in the AI age, featuring Bonnie Docherty and Laurie R. Blank.

DDW News2026-10-17 15:00

Protesters across France called for street demonstrations on Saturday against rising living costs. Reporting from Paris, France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan said tensions flared early after police tried to stop protesters reaching Place de la République, with tear gas used and people running in masks.

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Flu season has arrived earlier than usual this year and with greater force. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat offers advice on keeping yourself and your family healthy.

CCBS News2026-10-17 14:46

As many as 190,000 people could demonstrate in France on Saturday, with calls for street protests over rising living costs. High school students are joining in after more than three weeks of school blockades, citing grievances over education conditions.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 14:45

Pointed adds a strategic twist to news quizzes, testing players’ knowledge of current events as well as their confidence in their answers. Bloomberg’s Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura play, and viewers can try the quiz at Bloomberg.com.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 14:37

Human remains found in two abandoned suitcases leave a community shocked and seeking answers. A dating profile on a BDSM site and DNA evidence help police solve the gruesome murders.

AABC News2026-10-17 14:27

Good Morning America rounds up news to start the day.

AABC News2026-10-17 14:18

Ken Paxton launched a Texas bus tour to rally Republican voters ahead of a close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico. Some Republicans fear the seat could go to Democrats for the first time in decades.

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Northwell Health President and CEO John D’Angelo says the traditional U.S. health care model is unsustainable. Improving affordability, he says, requires greater emphasis on wellness, prevention and chronic disease. He also discusses workforce shortages, financial pressures on nonprofit hospitals and AI’s potential to reduce administrative work while keeping people involved in consequential medical decisions.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 14:01

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee visited rural Illinois to hear from farmers dealing with falling crop prices and higher costs for fuel, fertilizer and other inputs. Their accounts give the Fed a ground-level view of inflation pressures that may not yet be fully captured in national data.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 14:00

Katie Zacharia left her role as White House press secretary after five days and one press briefing. After departing, she praised Trump as “gracious” and “kind.”

FFox News2026-10-17 14:00

Bangladesh is battling a measles outbreak that has killed more than 1,100 people, most of them children under five. Weak data, inadequate outreach and gaps in vaccination have worsened the crisis.

RReuters2026-10-17 13:59

The Washington Post says Israeli settlers attacked its photojournalist Heidi Levine while she was covering settler violence against Palestinian olive farmers. DW correspondent Tania Krämer was also with the farmers as settlers reportedly tried to disrupt the harvest. Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office challenged the Post’s account, saying footage showed violence from both sides.

DDW News2026-10-17 13:45

Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada and other democracies should rely less on the United States while remaining open to rebuilding the Western alliance. She also discusses Alberta separatism, Donald Trump’s approach to Russia and Ukraine, and how her U.S. negotiating experience shaped her new book, Unreliable Boyfriend.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 13:43

Two Montreal police officers have been suspended over allegations of degrading behaviour, including an accusation that one urinated on an unhoused person. The officer’s colleagues reportedly brought the alleged incident forward. Days earlier, officers at another Montreal station were suspended over allegations of racist and hateful conduct toward Black and Arab residents, prompting serious questions about police behaviour.

GGlobal News2026-10-17 13:32

Terez founder and CEO Zara Terez Tisch says the rising number of women sports fans is driving demand for fashionable team apparel and opening more opportunities for her company across professional sports.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 13:19

President Trump hosted first responders.

TThe White House2026-10-17 13:18

AI systems accessing restricted information, taking unauthorized actions and sending false reports are no longer hypothetical risks. Leading AI companies are now warning of even greater dangers. Caitlin Ng examines three major risks and ways to prevent them.

CCNA2026-10-17 13:14

U.S. federal and local authorities are probing a cluster of suspect parcels carrying white powder that may pose a hazard; the packages went to election offices as well as congressional offices.

CCBC News2026-10-17 13:14

Ritholtz Wealth Management Chairman and Chief Investment Officer Barry Ritholtz says AI remains transformational, but investors face a difficult task in identifying eventual winners and losers. He discusses CoreWeave’s selloff, concerns over AI financing and valuations, and challenges for Tesla as EV competition intensifies.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 13:04

Iowa backed Donald Trump overwhelmingly in 2024, and Republicans hold every congressional seat from the state. Yet rising fuel costs, tariffs and voter frustration with the war in Iran have put Iowa among the midterms’ most closely watched battlegrounds. Host Garrett Haake speaks with Democratic Senate nominee and state representative Josh Turek.

NNBC News2026-10-17 13:00

With less than a month until the midterms, CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers on Trump’s standing with young voters, whether the economy has hurt him, and key Senate races.

CCNN2026-10-17 13:00

Authorities have identified Kaylub Giamanco as the civilian who brought the gunman to a halt inside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.

FFox News2026-10-17 13:00

Lisa Mateo, David Gura and Christina Ruffini recap headlines worth catching, including Tesla’s Roadster, Zuckerberg and a pint of Guinness, retirees not spending for pleasure, and AI-created false memories.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-17 12:54