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Day: August 27, 2026

How melting glaciers contributed to the flooding disaster in the Himalayas

The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of water, mud and debris that swept away entire communities. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dan Shugar of the waterSHED Lab at the University of Calgary.

News Wrap: Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America as part of his dispute with Canada, FAA officials are reportedly moving to fire two air traffic controllers who allegedly left work early on the night of a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport and an ICE officer facing charges related to a shooting in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail.

Lindsay Clancy trial draws attention to postpartum mental health

Jurors are deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a case that has raised questions about maternal mental healthcare. Clancy does not deny killing her children, but she pleaded not guilty, arguing she can’t be held criminally responsible because the murders occurred while she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Shelley Murphy of The Boston Globe.

Director de la Policía confirma 12 homicidios en la última semana

La Policía Nacional desarrolla un operativo antidrogas en las zonas costeras del país, como parte de las labores para contrarrestar el trasiego de narcóticos. El director general, Jaime Fernández, explicó que de un total de 180 pandillas identificadas al inicio de su gestión, se ha logrado desarticular un total de 59 pandillas, aunque reconoció que en la última semana se han registrado 12 homicidios, presuntamente vinculados a estos grupos.

Latvia’s foreign minister warns of Russian sabotage acts in Europe

For many countries in Europe that recall living under Soviet occupation, the specter of the Russian threat is never far from mind. Many of those nations are now part of NATO, the alliance built to repel that threat. One of those states that was occupied for half a century is Latvia, a NATO member that borders Russia. Nick Schifrin spoke with its foreign minister after an active week of diplomacy.

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