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Thursday, August 13, 2026 — the most important stories, distilled to just the facts
Colombia earthquake death toll rises above 260 amid global political, legal, and economic developments
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has resulted in over 260 fatalities, while severe storms in the U.S. Midwest have placed nearly 20 million people under flood warnings. Significant political and legal events include the Kennedy Center board restoring Donald Trump's name on the building and a federal appeals court reinstating Texas mail ballot ID requirements. Economic and social issues such as stock market volatility in South Korea, AI-driven consumer price increases in the U.S., and changes in student loan debt were also reported.
Key Developments
- A strong earthquake in Colombia has caused more than 260 deaths.
- The Kennedy Center board voted to restore Donald Trump's name on the building following a court order.
- A federal appeals court reinstated parts of Texas' 2021 election law requiring ID for mail-in ballots.
- South Korean investors experienced significant losses due to wild swings in the tech-heavy Kospi stock index.
- The U.S. student loan debt decreased by approximately $7 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
- Severe storms in the U.S. Midwest have placed nearly 20 million people under flood warnings.
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