Election Results, Fauci's Adviser Guilty & Pumpkin Spice Season - Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, August 19, 2026!

We'll explain the latest election results that bring more democratic socialists and Trump-backed candidates into the November midterms.

And how one key race is poised to make history.

Also, a new confession from a former government health official, and why it puts more scrutiny on Dr. Fauci.

Plus, which top universities are at risk of losing more research funding, how a new version of ChatGPT is designed to help teenagers, and it's already that time of year — pumpkin spice season has arrived!

 

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! 

 

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