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August 26, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Same-name challenger advances to Alaska Senate ballot
A retired teacher named Dan Sullivan advanced from Alaska's nonpartisan primary and will join incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola on the November ballot.
Iran and Oman near agreement on safe transit
Tehran and Muscat are close to terms on shipping through Hormuz, while Washington sanctions over 60 entities, individuals and vessels accused of aiding Iran.
Gates essay names three AI risks
Bill Gates publishes a nearly 6,000-word essay setting out three major risks from AI and calling on governments to build new institutions for the transition.
UN puts Kenscoff attack toll at 47 dead
Armed men attacked Kenscoff, a community near Haiti's capital, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50, the United Nations said Tuesday.
U.S. turns to sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration is falling back on economic sanctions against Iran after military strikes and negotiations produced no victory, CNN reports.