NPR News: 08-26-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Meta agreed to a $17 billion settlement with states over teen safety concerns, implementing new platform restrictions. Actor Tim Curry died at 80, remembered for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A federal judge reversed a block on Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions, while Nepal reports hundreds missing after deadly floods. Inflation held steady at 3.7%, and new research suggests the Shingrix vaccine may lower heart disease risk.
Topics discussed
Meta settles with states over teen safety on social media
Actor Tim Curry dies at age 80
Judge cancels block on Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
Nepal floods leave hundreds missing and dozens dead
Inflation remains sticky at 3.7% in July
Shingles vaccine may reduce heart disease risk
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