The Stateside Beat — Evening Wrap · Tuesday, August 12, 2026

The Stateside Beat — Evening Wrap

Tuesday, August 12, 2026 · Compiled by Miles Cordova

Top Headlines

Trump says he'd 'love' to bring back Michael Flynn, warns ex-aides against profiting off their service — US News And World Report
Passenger plane catches fire at South Korean airport, killing at least 29 — BBC.com
Trump seeks to block U.S. submarine officer's testimony in Iran war review — The New York Times
Here are the 4 Republicans who could be confirmed to the Supreme Court — The New York Times
In call with automakers, Trump threatens 'hundreds of billions' in tariffs on imported parts — The Washington Post
Bangladesh announces schedule for long-awaited elections — The Associated Press
As war in Ukraine drags on, a schism emerges in the Kremlin over a peace deal — The New York Times
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on Israeli ships over Gaza aid — The Associated Press
New details emerge in Afghanistan withdrawal investigation — CNN
The media's Hegseth reporting fell apart. Now what? — Politico

🌍 World

BBC.com

Plane crash in Thailand kills at least 9; search operations suspended

A small passenger plane went down shortly after takeoff from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, killing nine people. Search crews suspended operations as darkness fell.

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The New York Times

Israel said it struck Hezbollah militant targets deep in Lebanon

The Israeli military confirmed airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, marking the deepest strikes since the November ceasefire.

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Al Jazeera English

Hasina says US involvement in her ouster 'undeniable'; Washington denies claims

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now in exile in India, claims the US orchestrated her removal from power — allegations the State Department firmly denies.

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💼 Business

CNBC

Starbucks new CEO Brian Niccol outlines four-part plan to revive business

The new chief executive unveiled a strategy focusing on store operations, menu simplification, digital experience, and brand reinvention to reverse declining traffic.

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CNBC

AI in the workplace is forcing younger tech workers to rethink their careers

Gen Z professionals who entered tech during the boom are now grappling with an AI-driven restructuring that is reshaping entry-level roles and career paths.

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CNBC

Oracle stock has best day since 2021 on cloud boom, TikTok deal

Oracle shares surged over 12% after reporting blockbuster cloud revenue growth and confirming a major infrastructure deal to host TikTok's US operations.

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🔧 Technology

The Verge

Disney's Slack was reportedly hacked by a group looking to protect artists' rights

Hackers breached Disney's internal Slack workspace, leaking over a terabyte of data including unreleased projects and employee conversations about AI and compensation.

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The Verge

The Nintendo Switch 2 has already outsold the Wii U — and the PS5, in Japan

Nintendo's latest console reached 15 million units sold in Japan in under two months, surpassing the Wii U's lifetime total and outpacing the PlayStation 5.

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TechCrunch

AI is still kind of pointless — and it's the tech companies' fault

Despite billions in investment, consumer AI products remain plagued by hallucinations, unreliability, and a persistent gap between marketing hype and real-world utility.

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News wrap prepared by

Miles Cordova

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