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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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TOP EXCLUSIVE

In a divided nation, Dolly Parton was universally beloved

The big-hearted “Queen of Country” managed to transcend cultural, political, geographic and generational fissures. Access the full story.

SUBSCRIBER Q&A

Watch Janis Mackey Frayer answer your questions on China, AI and robotics

The second World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off over the weekend in Beijing, where robots competed in a variety of athletic events to showcase just how far robotics and AI have come in China.

NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer is there, and she’s answering your questions in a Q&A for subscribers. Watch the full Q&A.

DONALD TRUMP

Trump attacks Democrats as ‘communists’ — while acquiring government stakes in private companies

Trump’s actions have drawn criticism even from Republicans, who caution that their party shouldn’t abandon long-held beliefs about the government’s role in a free-market economy. Access the full story.

SPACE

20 years after Pluto was made a dwarf planet, some still can’t let go

Two decades ago, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, sparking an enduring debate. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says he wants to “make Pluto a planet again.” Access the full story.

EXTENDED CUT

Panda Express founders speak with Savannah Sellers about growing their business and investing in their workers

Andrew and Peggy Cherng sit down with Savannah Sellers to discuss building Panda Express into America’s largest Asian restaurant chain, how their immigrant experiences shaped the company and their mission to help employees become homeowners. Watch the full extended interview.

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