NPR News: 08-04-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers primary elections in five states, highlighting the Michigan Senate race between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. Other stories include Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s moratorium on new data centers, the confirmation that Southern California Edison equipment caused the Eaton fire, and resilient U.S. job market data. The broadcast also reports on Russian attacks destroying Ukrainian books, Missouri’s rejection of a redistricting referendum, and the Williams sisters’ return to doubles tennis.
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Introduction and primary elections in five states
Michigan Senate race: Stevens vs. El-Sayed
Texas data center moratorium and Eaton fire investigation
Russian attacks on Ukrainian printing facilities
Williams sisters return to doubles tennis
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