NPR News: 08-26-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
Meta agreed to a $17 billion settlement with states over allegations its platforms addict teens, mandating new safety features. The Justice Department sued an Ohio court for blocking federal immigration arrests, while Gulf allies respond unevenly to Trump’s push to economically isolate Iran. In politics, Lindsey Graham’s sister won a South Carolina special primary, and cybercriminals are targeting families with back-to-school scams.
Topics discussed
Meta settles lawsuit over teen addiction with $17B penalty
DOJ sues Ohio court over immigration arrest ban
Gulf allies react to Trump's economic isolation of Iran
Lindsey Graham's sister wins SC primary; GA election results
Cybercriminals target families with back-to-school scams
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