NPR News: 08-21-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
TikTok pays $400 million to settle DOJ child privacy claims, while the Navy considers renaming a carrier for Trump instead of Doris Miller. Vandalism targets Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns, and stock indexes rise. The U.S. has deported nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala, and alcohol-related deaths among older adults have surged. FIFA suspended players for brawling after the World Cup final.
Topics discussed
TikTok settles DOJ privacy lawsuit for $400 million
Navy considers renaming aircraft carrier for Trump
Vandalism targets Flock license plate reader cameras
US deporting Mexicans to Guatemala as loophole
Alcohol-induced deaths rise among US adults
Argentinian soccer players suspended for brawling
Preview: Trump admin claims drop in violent crime
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