NPR News: 08-26-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports the death of actor Tim Curry at 80, highlighting his iconic roles in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* and *It*. The episode covers President Trump’s confirmation of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent trip to Russia amid stalled Ukraine peace efforts. Additionally, Meta agrees to a settlement in a landmark child safety lawsuit, global ocean temperatures hit record highs, and Bill Gates calls for urgent AI regulation.
Topics discussed
Tim Curry dies at 80; iconic roles and legacy
Trump confirms CIA director's trip to Russia
Meta settles landmark child safety lawsuit
Global ocean temperatures hit record high
Bill Gates calls for radical AI management
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