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Raising Concerns Over Higher Costs

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Democrats’ Push for Datacenters in Swing States Faces Voter Backlash

Controversial datacenter projects in Michigan and Wisconsin are dividing Democratic voters and threatening the party’s midterm prospects in key battleground states.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Backlash Over IRS Settlement Favoring Trump

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Publishers Sue Google Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Books to Train AI Models

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ASX Set to Rise Following Wall Street Gains Amid US Naval Blockade on Iran

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Trump Withdraws Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan Amid Rising Costs of Iran Conflict

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Governor Kathy Hochul signs executive order halting permits for large AI datacenters to address environmental and energy concerns.

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Mayor Mamdani attributes increased rape reports partly to an expanded legal definition and survivors reporting past incidents, sparking mixed reactions.

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Confidence in U.S. Higher Education Declines After Brief Recovery, Gallup Poll Shows

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Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 11:05 AM

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Spain Battles One of Its Deadliest Wildfires with At Least 12 Dead

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Qatari LNG Tanker Fire Highlights Risks Amid Soaring Global Gas Prices

A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.

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