8.26.26 Darline Graham’s win, Afghan women’s opportunity, and repurposed railway tunnels

On Washington Wednesday a familiar name wins a divided Senate primary, and Hunter Baker weighs what carried Darline Graham across the finish line before turning to presidential power over voting and welfare reform at 30. On World Tour, in Afghanistan, women find one narrow economic opening under Taliban rule. Plus: an old railway comes back to life, a baby arrives riding shotgun, Janie B. Cheaney makes room for silence, and the Wednesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia. Looking for a Christ-centered education with a deep commitment to academic excellence? Located on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Covenant College students thrive in a Christ-centered community and are equipped to pursue their callings through a vibrant liberal arts education. Applications for Fall 2027 are open, and students who visit are eligible to receive a grant of $2,000. More at Covenant.edu/world. From Ascend by Unbound. A higher education program focused on practical skill development and career preparation. beunbound.us/world And from Dordt University’s Master of Education program. Equipping educators with advanced classroom and leadership abilities. dordt.edu