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NPR News: 08-29-2026 4AM EDT

Aug 29, 2026 · 4m

Summary

A California judge blocked the Pentagon from labeling AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, citing First Amendment violations. Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian activists face terrorism charges in the UK for vandalizing a Trump golf course, and Lindsey Clancy’s murder trial jury begins deliberations. Other stories include deadly floods in Nepal, a Supreme Court appeal over Trump’s mail-in ballot order, and a legal setback for prediction market site Kalshi.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Thumbtack Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk Pro-Palestinian protesters face terrorism charges in UK Jury deliberates in Lindsey Clancy triple murder trial Flash floods kill hundreds on Nepal-China border Trump's mail-in ballot executive order heads to Supreme Court Appeals court rules against prediction market site Kalshi PGA Championship: Ryan Gerard sinks 80-foot putt Sponsor: Mattress Firm
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