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Trump says Iran is trying to raise oil prices before the midterm election

President Trump claims Iran is attempting to push oil prices higher ahead of the midterm election by fabricating reports of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. He asserts that oil shipments through the strait have actually increased since the conflict began.

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Survey shows voter resistance to local AI data centers

New polling reveals widespread opposition among voters to nearby artificial intelligence facilities. This sentiment complicates the electoral outlook for Republicans and Trump ahead of the midterms.

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