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Meta settles multi-state lawsuit over youth being addicted to apps; Pres. Trump may ease beef processing regulations to lower prices; 5th Anniv. of Abbey Gate bombing during U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

Aug 26, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

Meta settles a multi-state lawsuit for $18 billion over youth addiction claims, implementing new safety measures. President Trump defends tariffs on Canada amid a trade war and considers easing beef processing regulations to lower costs. Health Secretary RFK Jr. disputes measles death reports in Pennsylvania, while officials address Iran’s nuclear program and honor Marines from the Kabul airport bombing.

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Introduction and sponsor messages Meta settles $18B lawsuit over youth addiction claims Inflation data and US-Canada trade dispute Trump defends beef import pause and processing monopoly RFK Jr. questioned on measles deaths and vaccination rates Iran nuclear negotiations and UN Security Council briefing Afghanistan withdrawal review and new Congresswoman Wahab Primary runoff results in SC, OK, and GA Legal challenges to Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
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