NPR News: 08-26-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports on the death of actor Tim Curry at age 80 and President Trump’s confirmation of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s trip to Russia amid stalled Ukraine peace efforts. The broadcast covers a proposed settlement between Meta and several states over child safety allegations on its platforms. Additionally, it highlights record-high global ocean temperatures driven by climate change and El Niño, and Bill Gates’ call for urgent AI regulation to protect jobs and public trust.
Topics discussed
Actor Tim Curry dies at 80; remembered for Rocky Horror
Trump confirms CIA Director's trip to Russia amid Ukraine war
Meta settles landmark child safety lawsuit with states
Global ocean temperatures hit record high due to climate change
Bill Gates calls for radical changes in AI management
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