NPR News: 08-12-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers cyber attacks on U.S. water infrastructure linked to Iran, featuring an interview with a Minnesota mayor. The episode highlights mixed results in Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota, signaling shifting voter preferences. International news includes a deadly earthquake in Colombia and a ferry capsizing in Zimbabwe. Domestically, inflation cooled slightly, the LA school district banned early-grade screen time, and NYC investigates prediction markets.
Topics discussed
Cyber attacks on U.S. water sector linked to Iran
Mixed results in Democratic primaries in WI and MN
Earthquake in Colombia and cooling inflation data
Ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe killing 44
LA schools ban screen time for young students
NYC probes prediction markets and Powerball jackpot
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