NPR News: 08-27-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
Meta agrees to a $1.71 billion settlement with 47 states over allegations that its platforms were designed to be addictive to children. Senator Richard Blumenthal discusses securing U.S. aid for Ukraine and warns Russia against escalating the war. Elsewhere, Indiana residents remain frustrated with utility company NIPSCO following severe storm outages. The episode also covers a deadly landslide in the Himalayas, the death of artist Yayoi Kusama, and the sale of the Seattle Seahawks.
Topics discussed
Meta settles lawsuit with states over child safety
Blumenthal discusses Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
Power restoration issues in Indiana after storm
Flash flooding kills hundreds in China-Nepal border
Obituary for artist Yayoi Kusama and Seahawks sale
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