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August 10, 2026

The day's top stories, read by how settled the reporting is.

At least 18 dead in Colombia earthquake

A large earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 18 people according to the mayor of Pereira, collapsing buildings and prompting a government emergency response.

Reported 72% · Contested 6% · Developing 22%

Special primary set for Lindsey Graham's seat

South Carolina Republicans vote Tuesday in a special primary to fill the Senate vacancy created by Lindsey Graham's death on July 11 from an aortic tear.

Reported 60% · Contested 0% · Developing 40%

Louisiana confirms nine flesh-eating bacteria cases

Louisiana's health department confirms nine Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, above the state's recent average, as Gulf Coast states report cases and deaths.

Reported 100% · Contested 0% · Developing 0%

ICE court order covered 18 hunger strikers

A Kurdish asylum seeker describes being force-fed in ICE detention, and DHS sources tell the Guardian a court order covered involuntary treatment of 18 hunger strikers.

Reported 0% · Contested 36% · Developing 64%

BC emergency as fires drive 20,000 from homes

Wildfires burning across the western United States and Canada have forced evacuations, with about 20,000 people fleeing as British Columbia declares a state of emergency.

Reported 22% · Contested 0% · Developing 78%