| 8 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries
- A Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin remained neck and neck early Wednesday, leaving a national battle between progressive and moderate wings largely unsettled.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:11:16 +0000
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| How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton
- Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:09:06 +0000
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| Jimmy Fallon Recreates Trump’s Catering Container Escape
- “Everyone was, like, ‘Well, at least he has one exit plan,’” the “Tonight Show” host said.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:26:23 +0000
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| Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota
- The victory by Minnesota’s lieutenant governor was the latest for the left-wing movement in the Midwest. She could become the first Native woman in the Senate.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:17:21 +0000
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| In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away
- Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:01:13 +0000
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| With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
- In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:50:46 +0000
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| Lisa Demuth Wins Republican Primary for Governor of Minnesota
- Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:32:23 +0000
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| See How Trump’s Secret Air Force One Swap Unfolded
- The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:51:56 +0000
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| Powerful ‘Derecho’ Storms Tear Through Midwest
- Strong storms covered hundreds of miles and brought winds nearing 100 miles per hour.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:15:40 +0000
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| Iran Said to Have Known Details of Trump’s Stay at NATO Summit
- The United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:09:20 +0000
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| It Started as a Hot Tub Harbor Cruise. It Became a Rescue Mission.
- The captain of a party boat gave the fullest account of the rescue of 12 passengers near Liberty Island. A mother and daughter died and the incident is now part of a federal investigation.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:33:09 +0000
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| As Death Toll From Colombia Earthquake Rises to at Least 181, Rescuers Hunt for Survivors
- “We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where emergency workers and volunteers are racing against time to find the living trapped in the rubble.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:44:28 +0000
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| David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal
- Mr. Ellison told Paramount executives that he was considering pulling the company out of California amid a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0000
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| How a Staten Island Lawsuit Is Challenging Mamdani’s Second-Home Tax
- New York officials were already hurrying to roll out the tax. A lawsuit by homeowners, which persuaded a judge to issue a temporary pause, has made the process thornier.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:25:38 +0000
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| A Timeline of the Fight Over the Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan
- The yearslong battle has pitted community members in favor of preserving the garden against politicians, housing advocates and developers who say the space should be used to build affordable homes.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:36:52 +0000
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| How Iran Adapted Its Attacks as U.S. War Munitions Dwindled
- The Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:24:46 +0000
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| Mamdani to Abandon Plan to Replace Elizabeth Street Garden With Housing
- After more than a decade, the fight over an effort to build affordable housing on the site of a community garden in Manhattan is winding down.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:56:19 +0000
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| Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing Her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.
- Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:22:49 +0000
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| El-Sayed’s Winning Path in Michigan
- A swing-state Democratic Senate nominee needs to keep saying this: Jews have a right to a Jewish homeland.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0000
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| University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health
- The university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low grade could mean.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:37:47 +0000
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