NPR News: 08-19-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the Justice Department rejecting James Comey’s bid to dismiss his criminal case over a social media post. It also reports on the community mourning Nolan Wells in Mississippi and Meta facing a lawsuit over alleged teen addiction. Additionally, the broadcast highlights midterm primary results, OpenAI’s new teen-focused ChatGPT model, and Amazon’s expansion of drone deliveries.
Topics discussed
DOJ pushes back on Comey's bid to dismiss social media case
Community remembers Nolan Wells on what would have been his 19th birthday
Meta faces trial over claims of addicting teens and data privacy
Midterm primaries: Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Florida
OpenAI launches teen-specific ChatGPT with study mode and controls
Amazon expands drone delivery plans to nearly 500 US cities
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