NPR News: 08-22-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, resulting in new 50% tariffs and promised Canadian retaliation. The broadcast also reports on an upcoming IndyCar race in Washington D.C., a $400 million settlement between TikTok and the DOJ over child privacy violations, and a breakthrough study on long-lasting brain organoids. Additionally, Alex Jones secured a court ruling reducing a defamation judgment related to the Sandy Hook shooting.
Topics discussed
US-Canada trade talks collapse; 50% tariffs imposed
IndyCar race on National Mall for US 250th birthday
TikTok settles $400M DOJ child privacy lawsuit
Brain organoids grown for 5 years in lab study
Alex Jones defamation judgment reduced in Texas
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