NPR News: 08-26-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle child safety claims, while a federal judge lifted a block on Trump’s executive order limiting mail-in voting. The episode also covers UN criticism of Israel’s Gaza strikes, a legal battle over the Kennedy Center’s renovation and naming rights, and Bill Gates’ call for new AI regulations and taxes. Additionally, it notes a judge refusing to extradite an ICE officer and highlights a new butter shop in Paris.
Topics discussed
Meta agrees to $18B settlement over child safety claims
Judge lifts obstacle to Trump's mail-in voting executive order
UN official criticizes Israel's strikes on Gaza
Kennedy Center board threatens demolition if renovation blocked
U.S. stock indexes close slightly lower
Texas refuses to extradite ICE officer charged in Minnesota
Bill Gates calls for radical AI regulations and taxes
Paris opens first shop devoted entirely to butter
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