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8 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries
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8/12/2026 1:58 AM
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| A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings. |
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Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota
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8/11/2026 10:17 PM
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| 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. |
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Lisa Demuth Wins Republican Primary for Governor of Minnesota
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8/11/2026 8:32 PM
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| Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump. |
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With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
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8/12/2026 1:43 AM
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| 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. |
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See How Trump’s Secret Air Force One Swap Unfolded
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8/11/2026 7:51 PM
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| The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years. |
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Iran Said to Have Known Details of Trump’s Stay at NATO Summit
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8/11/2026 7:09 PM
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| The United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile. |
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How Iran Adapted Its Attacks as U.S. War Munitions Dwindled
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8/11/2026 2:24 PM
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| 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. |
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How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton
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8/12/2026 12:59 AM
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| 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. |
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In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away
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8/11/2026 9:01 PM
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| Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun. |
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David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal
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8/11/2026 5:33 PM
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| Mr. Ellison told Paramount executives that he was considering pulling the company out of California amid a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general. |
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It Started as a Hot Tub Harbor Cruise. It Became a Rescue Mission.
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8/11/2026 6:33 PM
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| 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. |
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Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing Her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.
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8/11/2026 1:22 PM
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| Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading. |
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How a Staten Island Lawsuit Is Challenging Mamdani’s Second-Home Tax
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8/11/2026 5:25 PM
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| 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. |
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Mamdani to Abandon Plan to Replace Elizabeth Street Garden With Housing
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8/11/2026 1:56 PM
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| 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. |
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A Timeline of the Fight Over the Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan
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8/11/2026 4:36 PM
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| 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. |
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University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health
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8/11/2026 12:37 PM
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| 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. |
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As Death Toll From Colombia Earthquake Rises to at Least 181, Rescuers Hunt for Survivors
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8/11/2026 5:44 PM
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| “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. |
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What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
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8/11/2026 12:05 PM
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| The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade. |
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I Was Dick Cheney’s Cardiologist. I Have Questions About Trump’s Health.
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8/12/2026 2:00 AM
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| The president has not been looking well. Americans should get answers to these seven questions. |
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Does My Face-Lift Make Me a Bad Feminist?
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8/12/2026 2:03 AM
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| I, like many a young woman, was once wildly judgmental about plastic surgery. Now I’m not so sure. |
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Jimmy Fallon Recreates Trump’s Catering Container Escape
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8/11/2026 11:26 PM
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| “Everyone was, like, ‘Well, at least he has one exit plan,’” the “Tonight Show” host said. |
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Powerful ‘Derecho’ Storms Tear Through Midwest
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8/11/2026 7:15 PM
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| Strong storms covered hundreds of miles and brought winds nearing 100 miles per hour. |