NewsBrevity & Co. — August 12, 2026

In this briefing: • Are We on the Verge of World War III? • Are Hacks of U.S. Water Facilities a New Front in the Iran War? • Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks? • Pres. Putin Threatens Retaliation for Western Seizures of Russian Commercial Vessels • Trump Confirms He Switched Planes After NATO Summit Because of Possible Threat • Progressive Democrats Get Another Win in Minnesota U.S. Senate Primary • Socialism Is So Hot Right Now. But One Candidate Seems Too Toxic For Even Them • AOC Seeks Do-Over on 2020-Era Rhetoric • Why Must a Socialist Also Be Woke? • New York City Council Probes Prediction Market Platforms' Marketing Strategies • Hospitals Push for Upfront Payments as Healthcare Costs Rise • Cam Newton Backs Aaron Rodgers: Fake COVID Vaccination Cards in NFL • July 2026 CPI Report: Inflation Expected to Stay Steady • Christian Motorist Denied Insurance Coverage Due to 'Jesus Loves You' Message • Trump's Midterm Election Push Hits Legal Roadblock • Women Are Getting Off-Label Ozempic to Treat a Long-Misunderstood Health Issue • Pervasive Antisemitism Present in U.S. College Classrooms, Curricula, Faculty, ADL Finds • Criminals Aren't Just Robbing America's Mail Carriers. They're Recruiting Them. • AI Can Play a Limited but Crucial Role With Nuclear Weapons • A Whisper from the Rubble Led to Baby's Rescue After Colombia Earthquake