AMERICANTHINKER - The race they said was over may be just beginning
By Maureen Steele For months, Florida Republicans have been told the governor's race was essentially over before it had truly begun.
AMERICANTHINKER - Clown World goes clownish
By J.R. Dunn What’s acceptable in racial commentary? Clown World is about to find out.
NPR (Maham Javaid) - Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
NPR (Leila Fadel) - Morning news brief
Voters in a half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, report suggests President Trump switch aircraft due to threat as he was leaving NATO, Iraq's leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias.
NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - Ukraine Targets Russia’s “Amazon” as Wildberries Strikes Threaten to Deepen Economic Pressure
A Wildberries warehouse burns on the outskirts of Saint Petersburg earlier this month. (Social media via Reuters) Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 12, 2026 KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is escalating its long-range [...]
NPR (Anya van Wagtendonk) - In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor
David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.
STRIPES (Yoojin Lee, Keishi Koja) - North Korean missile reaches 56-mile altitude before falling west of Hokkaido | Stars and Stripes
North Korea launched a ballistic missile early Wednesday that flew about 430 miles off its eastern coast before falling outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone
STRIPES (Wyatt Olson) - Grass-to-brass general takes charge of Marine Corps’ largest operational force | Stars and Stripes
A former III Marine Expeditionary Force commander took charge of the Marine Corps’ largest operational command.
NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - U.S. Fires on Ship Attempting to Break Iran Blockade as Tehran Hardens Military Leadership
Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 12, 2026 WASHINGTON — The United States has escalated enforcement of its blockade against Iranian ports after American forces fired on a Panama-flagged cargo vessel accused [...]
NYTIMES (Jason Horowitz) - 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.