NPR News: 08-27-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
The Republican Party announced a Trump-centric midterm convention in Dallas, while Meta agreed to new youth safety limits on Instagram and Facebook following a $17 billion settlement. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has severely impacted Dubai’s tourism and air travel, though numbers are slowly recovering. Additionally, a trial date was set for the 9/11 plotters at Guantanamo Bay, and the Trump administration proposed rolling back radiation safety guidelines to boost nuclear energy. General Mills also confirmed it has removed artificial colors from its U.S. cereals.
Topics discussed
Schwab sponsorship message
GOP midterm convention schedule and Trump focus
Meta settlement limits on kids' social media use
Impact of U.S.-Iran war on Dubai tourism
9/11 plotters trial date set for 2028
Plan to roll back radiation safety guidelines
General Mills removes artificial colors from cereals
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