NPR News: 08-12-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the Wisconsin Democratic primary, where moderate David Crowley defeated progressive Francesca Hong for the governor’s nomination. Markets rose after July inflation data showed a modest slowdown, reducing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. The broadcast also reports on the deadly magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia, a ferry fire in Indonesia, and the rare solar eclipse visible across Europe.
Topics discussed
Wisconsin Democratic primary results and Crowley's victory
Wall Street rises on modest inflation slowdown report
Rescue efforts continue after deadly earthquake in Colombia
Ferry fire evacuation near Bali, Indonesia
Shortage of eclipse glasses in UK for rare solar event
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