NPR News: 08-12-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
NPR covers key primary results, including Lisa Damuth’s upset win in Minnesota and David Crowley’s victory in Wisconsin. The episode also reports on the start of jury selection in a federal trial accusing Meta of designing addictive products for children. Additionally, updates are provided on deadly Midwest storms, widespread Western wildfires, and rising U.S. consumer credit card debt.
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Primary Election Results: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, and South Carolina
Meta Trial Begins: States Accuse Company of Addictive Design for Kids
Midwest Storms Cause Deaths and Power Outages
Wildfires Burn Millions of Acres in the West
Rising Credit Card Debt and Consumer Bills
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