Secret Plane Switch, AI's Invisible Mark & Partial Solar Eclipse - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, August 12, 2026!
We have the results from another big primary election today, and what they say about the political landscape heading into the midterms.
Also, the elaborate ruse meant to hide President Trump's whereabouts from Iran.
And why people have had to evacuate from one of California's most popular tourist destinations.
Plus, how A.I. is now leaving a hidden mark on everything it writes, why a major university is ditching grades for freshmen, and how to watch a solar eclipse and a meteor shower — both happening today.
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