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NPR News: 08-26-2026 8PM EDT

Aug 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers a landmark settlement forcing Facebook and Instagram to implement stricter usage limits for minors. Nvidia reports record quarterly earnings driven by surging AI chip demand, while closing arguments begin in the trial of Lindsey Clancy, who faces charges for killing her three children. Other stories include Alyssa Liu taking a break from figure skating, a drought disaster declaration in Puerto Rico, and the death of actor Tim Curry.

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Mattress Firm ad and NPR News intro Meta settles teen addiction lawsuit for $18B Nvidia reports record AI chip earnings Lindsey Clancy murder trial closing arguments Alyssa Liu takes season off after gold Drought disaster declared in Puerto Rico Actor Tim Curry dies at age 80 Next Atlantic storm to be named Dolly
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