Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 8.26.26

MaddowBlog Today’s edition of quick hits. Aug. 26, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT Today’s edition of quick hits. * A nightmarish disaster in southern Asia: “An enormous flood that began high in the Himalayas tore a devastating path through a mountain valley on the border between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, smashing buildings and sweeping away fleeing people in a giant torrent of mud, water and ice. At least 160 people were killed and hundreds more were missing in the wake of the flood, which snapped bridges into pieces and engulfed people who tried to run but were overtaken by its speed and destructive force.” * More discouraging news on inflation: “Prices consumers pay for a variety of goods and services rose slightly in July, according to the Federal Reserve’s main inflation gauge. The personal con