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The first week of testimony wraps in the federal child safety case against Meta

KQED | By Rachael Myrow

Published August 20, 2026 at 3:57 PM CDT

Week one of the landmark federal child safety trial against Meta is over. Four states are alleging that Meta violated consumer and child data protection laws and hid the risks its platforms risk.

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All Things Considered

Rachael Myrow

Harry and Meghan are moving back to the U.K.

Lauren Frayer

After six years of self-imposed exile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are leaving California and moving back to the United Kingdom.
So-called 'blue state refugees' have helped turn Florida red

Maham Javaid

Conservatives who move from Democratic-run places to Republican-led states are often called blue state refugees. These conservatives have helped reshape the electorate in Florida.
Sources & Methods

Mary Louise Kelly, Emily Feng, Tom Bowman

All Thing Considered host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR correspondents Tom Bowman and Emily Feng about the ways in which the U.S. war with Iran is connected to other conflicts across the globe.
What we know about the Penn State cocaine trafficking ring

Sydney Roach

One parent and 13 former students have been arrested in a drug trafficking ring at Penn State University. The defendants allegedly transported and distributed large amounts of cocaine.
Congolese focus on fashion in a weeklong celebration of style and homegrown talent

Emmet Livingstone

In a country better known for conflict and poverty, Congolese celebrated their designer side with the sixth year of DR Congo Fashion week.