Secret Plane Switch, AI's Invisible Mark & Partial Solar Eclipse - Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, August 12, 2026! We have the results from another big primary election today, and what they say about the political landscape heading into the midterms. Also, the elaborate ruse meant to hide President Trump's whereabouts from Iran. And why people have had to evacuate from one of California's most popular tourist destinations. Plus, how A.I. is now leaving a hidden mark on everything it writes, why a major university is ditching grades for freshmen, and how to watch a solar eclipse and a meteor shower — both happening today.   Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 20% off  Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up at  RosettaStone.com/newsworthy today! Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]