NPR
Morning news brief
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Former President Donald Trump faced criticism from lawmakers and international officials regarding his administration's policies. Meta Platforms agreed to pay 17 billion dollars to settle a lawsuit filed by multiple states over child safety practices on its platforms. Flash flooding in Nepal and China killed an undetermined number of people, with rescue operations ongoing in affected areas.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/27/nx-s1-5942910/morning-news-brief
