NPR News: 08-10-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers a deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia and the confirmation of Todd Blanche as the 88th U.S. Attorney General. It also discusses upcoming state elections in six states, where data center opposition is a key issue, and a special congressional primary in Alabama driven by redistricting. Additional stories include record-breaking July heat in the U.S., a partial solar eclipse visible in North America, and improved competitiveness in Major League Baseball.
Topics discussed
Capital One Venture X Card advertisement
Deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
Todd Blanche sworn in as 88th U.S. Attorney General
Data centers and AI concerns in upcoming state elections
Alabama special election and redistricting controversy
U.S. stock indexes close down
Contiguous U.S. records hottest July ever
Partial solar eclipse visible across U.S. and Europe
MLB teams becoming more competitive this season
Rising black lung disease rates among coal miners
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