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Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor

August 12, 2026 |

David Crowley is projected to have won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, defeating democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a close race. The result sets up a November matchup with Trump-backed Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany.

Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor

August 12, 2026 |

Politics and US

David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor after briefly dropping out and re-entering with Gov. Tony Evers’ endorsement. He will face Trump-backed Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.

Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary

August 11, 2026 |

Politics, Sport and US

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Michele Tafoya in November. If elected, Flanagan would become the first Native American woman in the U.S. Senate.

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Hormuz traffic falls as Iran rejects Trump control claim

August 12, 2026 |

Politics and World

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to a one-week low as Iran says the waterway will stay closed until the United States meets its demands. The tensions have coincided with attacks in the Gulf of Oman and Bab al-Mandeb and renewed pressure on oil markets.

Hungary elects Andras Baka as president

August 11, 2026 |

Politics and World

Hungary’s parliament has elected Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed under Viktor Orban, as president. His election comes as Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s government moves to dismantle Orban-era institutions and draft a new constitution.

Total solar eclipse sweeps from Arctic to Europe

August 11, 2026 |

Science and World

The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and part of Portugal on Wednesday. Millions will see totality for about two minutes, while hundreds of millions more may see a partial eclipse.

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