NPR News: 08-26-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
Meta agreed to a $17 billion settlement with states over teen addiction allegations, implementing new safety measures for users under 18. The Justice Department sued an Ohio court for blocking federal immigration arrests, while Gulf allies show mixed responses to U.S. pressure on Iran. In politics, Darlene Graham won South Carolina’s GOP primary, and Everton Blair secured Georgia’s open seat. Finally, cybercriminals are exploiting back-to-school anxiety with scams targeting families and educators.
Topics discussed
Meta settles lawsuit over teen addiction with $17B penalty
DOJ sues Ohio court over immigration arrest ban
Gulf allies' mixed response to Iran economic isolation
South Carolina and Georgia special election results
Back-to-school cyber scams targeting families
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