NPR News: 08-26-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports that country icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. The broadcast highlights a record-breaking surge in ICE arrests, Ukraine’s increased use of ground drones against Russia, and two measles deaths in Pennsylvania linked to low vaccination rates. Additionally, Brazil’s data regulator has fined TikTok’s parent company nearly $30 million for mishandling children’s personal data.
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Dolly Parton dies at 80; career and philanthropy
ICE arrests hit record high in July
Ukraine doubles use of ground drones
Two measles deaths in Pennsylvania
Brazil fines TikTok $30M for data privacy
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