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NPR News: 08-27-2026 7AM EDT

Aug 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Meta faces new restrictions on Facebook and Instagram to protect minors, including time limits and non-personalized feeds, following a multi-billion dollar settlement. The DOJ seized a botnet used by Chinese hackers to attack U.S. critical infrastructure, while the jury begins deliberations in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Additionally, the FDA approved a new pill for advanced pancreatic cancer, and the Chicago Sky partnered with security firms to combat online abuse against players.

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Schwab investment services advertisement Meta's new restrictions for teen users on Facebook and Instagram US DOJ seizes botnet used by Chinese hackers Lindsay Clancy murder trial closing arguments FDA approves new pill for advanced pancreatic cancer Chicago Sky partners to combat online abuse against players
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