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NPR News: 08-28-2026 7PM EDT

Aug 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers Meta’s new child safety rules, with teens predicting they will bypass restrictions. A federal judge rejects Trump’s attempt to move his hush money case to federal court. Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals potential interest rate hikes due to persistent inflation. Berea College expands its debt-free model to cover housing and meals. Tennessee proposes renaming Nashville’s airport after Dolly Parton.

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Meta's new child safety rules and teen reactions Judge rejects Trump's attempt to move hush money case Fed Chair warns inflation is too high; rate hike likely Berea College expands debt-free coverage to housing and meals Proposal to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton NPR Politics podcast promo for midterm election coverage
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