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on the U.S. water sector have exposed vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure during
“the Iran War, and PR's genomic lawflon interviewed the mayor of one small town that”
was impacted. Mayor Nate George of Bram and Assoto says he was just starting his work day on a Monday in July when he learned that the local water operator had discovered a problem with the water pump. Local teams restored the flow of water to Bram residents quickly, but learned they were just one target in what appears to be a nationwide series of cyber attacks.
U.S. officials in experts believe Iran may be to blame. Here's Mayor George. "Ram's not being targeted. It's the Internet access points." Mayor George understands that small towns can now be swept up in geopolitical conflicts.
Iran has targeted U.S. critical infrastructure before, to send a message that attackers
can impact American citizens in their homes. General McLaughlin, NPR News.
“The messages Democratic voters are sending in new primaries are mixed. In Wisconsin, a moderate”
Democrat beat out the more progressive candidate in Minnesota the opposite happened, and PR's Mohamed Javade has more. Becky Flanagan, Minnesota's lieutenant governor, won by one of the biggest margins of the night, in what was originally expected to be a tight race in the state's Democratic U.S. Senate primary. She campaigned against Central Congresswoman Angie Craig calling for a
tougher stance against U.S. immigration and customs enforcement. Yet, in Wisconsin, David Crowley, a moderate candidate and local official won the Democratic nomination for Governor against Francesca Hogg, a Democratic Socialist. The tight race showed that even in a swing state, Democratic voters want to change in politics as usual, Muhammad Javade and PR News.
It's a race against the clock defines survivors of an earthquake in Western Columbia. The
“Quake struck Monday, so time is running out.”
Right now, the race is on to locate people underneath the rubble because the chances of a survival are just so much better if you can reach them within the first 72 hours. Emergency workers and volunteers are streaming into Cali, where authorities say that hundreds could still be trapped inside the dozens of buildings that collapsed. The earthquake was a magnitude 7.4. The death toll has risen to more than 250 people
and hundreds are missing. Several hospitals were damaged, some are still operating, but
overflowing with patients. The U.S. is sending $15 million in aid.
Inflation cooled a bit last month with falling grocery and gas prices. The Labor Department's Consumer Price Index out today says annual inflation slowed slightly to 3.4% from June to July prices rose a fraction just to 10th of a percent. Gas prices still much higher than a year ago. Investors do think it's less likely the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month. This is NPR.
Witnesses say passengers of an overloaded ferry that capsized in Zimbabwe beg the captain to turn back, at least 44 people were killed when a wave hit the ferry overturning it in the lake more than 70 people were rescued. It's the first day of school in Los Angeles, NPR's Sequoia Corrillo reports the new school year is marking a big shift for the nation's second largest school district.
First graders, kindergartners, and preschoolers in the Los Angeles Unified School District will have no screen time in their classes starting this semester. L.A. U.S.D. is the largest district so far to roll out limits on screen time for its students, joining a growing number of states and districts that are placing caps on digital learning. The change comes after the school board passed a resolution earlier this year to limit screen time
for all of the districts, more than 400,000 students. By November, the district says all elementary school students will have limited screen time and the intent to roll out limits for middle and high school students throughout the school year. Sequoia Corrillo and Pereness. The New York City Council is investigating four major prediction market platforms over allegations of deceptive marketing practices. The Council sent letters to Coinbase, Gemini, Titan,
Calshi, and Polymarket asking questions. The Powerball Jackpot is a billion dollars. Lottery officials say ticket sales are through the roof and the game recently opened up to players in the United Kingdom. The estimated cash payout value is 433 million. The drawing is tonight. I'm Christian Wright. This is NPR News. How will a historically unpopular president navigate a midterm election season that may leave
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