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• All Articles on Seeking Alpha Commodities: Oil Nears $100/Bbl Amid Persian Gulf Escalation
• Reuters Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks reut.rs/46d2L8U
• Bloomberg Brent oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time since July, as attacks between the US and Iran and a recovery in Chinese oil buying propel the global crude benchmark higher.
• Sky News There is mounting concern over the impact of intensifying hostilities in the Middle East on the global economy, as oil prices top $100 a barrel again.
• The New York Times The global price of oil reached $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July as tensions in the Middle East escalated. That’s nearly 40 percent higher than on the eve of the war in Iran.
• MarketWatch Oil prices advanced on Thursday after the U.S. said it destroyed five Iranian crude oil vessels.
• CNBC Oil prices crossed the $100 threshold early Wednesday, as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies. An expert says hitting $120 a barrel is "definitely plausible." Read more here: cnb.cx/4gHE22v
• Business Insider Oil prices surge as Middle East conflict intensifies. Brent crude hits $100, stoking fears of supply disruption. Iranian forces and Houthi militants heighten tensions. https://bit.ly/46iK97k
• Yahoo Finance Brent oil crosses $100 for first time in two months as Middle East conflict flares

• dw.com Dallas Republican convention: How Trump looms over midterms
• The Economist Donald Trump’s unconventional convention
• NPR Politics Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. We explore what the party is hoping to get out of the gathering.
• Fox News Donald Trump headlines the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, aiming to energize low-propensity MAGA voters ahead of key 2026 races.
• The New York Times Will Trump’s Midterm Convention Help or Hurt Republicans? 5 Things to Watch.
• The Wall Street Journal Republicans are putting an unpopular president at the center of their campaign to keep control of Congress. During the GOP’s two-day convention in Dallas, President Trump—term-limited and facing backlash from voters—will be everywhere.
• The Guardian Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen price increases, inflation, and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war. Donald Trump will dominate the two-day convention, appearing both nights as the GOP works to cling to control of the House of
• Reuters Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump at Dallas convention despite political risks
• time.com With Republican Convention, Trump Hopes to Pull His Party Out of a Tailspin
• Al Jazeera Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.

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• CNN Trump gave Natalie Harp and two other aides $45,000 each in cash gifts for holidays
• The Washington Post Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aides
• NBC4 Washington Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides
• The Jerusalem Post Trump gives ethically dubious $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, White House aides - report
• CNN President Donald Trump gave Natalie Harp and two other White House aides $45,000 each in cash gifts, according to financial disclosure statements. https://cnn.it/46fcgnS
• The New York Times Trump Doled Out $45,000 Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp and Other Aides Last Year

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• The Washington Post As Canada’s tariffs take effect, Trump’s trade war complicates GOP election pitch
• CNBC U.S. reveals import ban on slew of Canadian goods as trade war escalates
• ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump ratchets up trade war, moves to ban many Canadian goods from entering US - ABC News
• The Hill President Trump’s escalation of the trade war with Canada is coming at a bad time for Senate Republican candidates, who are being put in the awkward place of having to defend the administration’s economic record while having to push back against Trump’s targeting of critical Canadian imports and companies. Trump got pushback from a loyal…
• ABC News: Top Stories President Donald Trump has escalated his economic pressure against Canada following its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
• Bloomberg News Prime Minister Mark Carney said he doesn’t believe in escalating the trade war with the US, but he argued counter-tariffs are necessary to cushion the blow for Canadian businesses and workers.

Stefany Shaheen defeated Maura Sullivan and a crowded Democratic field in the NH primary to replace Chris Pappas, who is pursuing a Senate bid.

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• Fox News Stefany Shaheen defeated Maura Sullivan and a crowded Democratic field in the NH primary to replace Chris Pappas, who is pursuing a Senate bid.
• The New York Times Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of Senator Jeanne Shaheen, narrowly won a Democratic House primary in New Hampshire on Tuesday, a victory for the party establishment that rallied around her candidacy.
• NPR Politics Former Sen. John Sununu will face Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's Senate race in November. The race is one of the most competitive in the midterms and could help determine control of the Senate.
• NYT > Top Stories The U.S. Senate race will feature familiar faces: former Senator John E. Sununu and Chris Pappas, a four-term congressman. Stefany Shaheen, a senator’s daughter, eked out a win in a House primary.
• CNN Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of US Senator and former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, will win the Democratic primary in New Hampshire's 1st District, CNN's Decision Desk projects. https://cnn.it/4gKaoJR
• The Washington Post Stefany Shaheen, daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), defeated Maura Sullivan, a Marine Corps veteran and former Obama administration official in the Democratic House primary in New Hampshire.

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Federal investigators said the pilots of the Amazon cargo jet that overran a runway in Miami on Sunday were not fully in control of the aircraft at touchdown and appeared to briefly consider aborting the landing.

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• The New York Times Federal investigators said the pilots of the Amazon cargo jet that overran a runway in Miami on Sunday were not fully in control of the aircraft at touchdown and appeared to briefly consider aborting the landing.
• Investing.com Stocks Amazon cargo plane pilots tried to abort landing before deadly crash
• NPR Flight data suggest an Amazon cargo plane tried to abort an unsteady landing at Miami International Airport before smashing into a van and killing five people inside, according to information investigators released Tuesday. n.pr/4yp6axb
• The Washington Post The pilots of the Amazon-branded cargo plane that crashed Sunday at Miami International Airport appeared to briefly consider aborting their landing attempt, according to initial flight data released by federal investigators.

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• The New York Times As Midterms Approach, Republicans Find There Is No Escape From Trump
• KTVZ A look at this week’s GOP midterm convention, including which Republicans are staying away
• washingtonpost.com Republicans gather for two-day ‘Trumpalooza’ with midterms approaching

Column: Lonnie Bunch III announced he will step down as secretary of the Smithsonian. The Board of Regents must now choose his successor. One of those regents, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., will be thrust into a role he may not want to play.

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• The Washington Post Column: Lonnie Bunch III announced he will step down as secretary of the Smithsonian. The Board of Regents must now choose his successor. One of those regents, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., will be thrust into a role he may not want to play.
• Fox News John Roberts praised Lonnie Bunch's Smithsonian leadership as the secretary retired amid mounting Trump administration pressure over museum exhibits.

Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth

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• CNBC Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth
• Fox News Joint strikes on Iran, intelligence sharing and missile defense reveal why vilifying Israel in 2026 could prove self-defeating for the U.S.

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• Fox News Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
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Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney Kevin Reddington made a surprise appeal to Trump for a pardon after the mistrial, but legal experts are skeptical.

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• Fox News Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney Kevin Reddington made a surprise appeal to Trump for a pardon after the mistrial, but legal experts are skeptical.
• CBS News Lindsay Clancy's lawyer knows President Trump can't pardon her. Here's why Kevin Reddington asked.

After initial grief following Charlie Kirk’s murder, less than a year later and the mainstream comedy world would resort to treating the event as material for a comedy roast.

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• Fox News After initial grief following Charlie Kirk’s murder, less than a year later and the mainstream comedy world would resort to treating the event as material for a comedy roast.
• The Guardian Grief, fury, conspiracy: inside Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s killing

• Al Jazeera Shelton comes through in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-6) epic against defending champion Alcaraz.
• Yahoo Sports Ben Shelton managed to get the win over Carlos Alcaraz in a late 5-set tiebreaker to advance to the US Open semi-finals. Fans were in awe of both stars following the game.
• Fox News Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller at Arthur Ashe Stadium, snapping the Spaniard's 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.
• Reuters Shelton stuns Alcaraz in late, late show to reach US Open semis reut.rs/4r2FboQ

• CNBC Trump's oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading
• Yahoo Finance Trump oil and gas holdings gained up to $4.4M during Iran war
• qz.com Trump's oil and gas holdings gained up to $4.4M during Iran war, CNBC finds

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv damaged the building of Ukrainian broadcaster “We Are Ukraine,” as missiles and drones struck the capital.

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• CNN Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv damaged the building of Ukrainian broadcaster “We Are Ukraine,” as missiles and drones struck the capital.
• The Guardian Ukrainian leader calls for more action from allies following overnight attacks in which two people died At least two people died were injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying “there has been too little response from the international community to these strikes.” Two people were killed, three injured and 16 evacuated after a strike on the Starokozache border crossing with Moldova. Four people were injured after a Russian drone struck an apartment building i
• Reuters Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed four in Novorossiysk reut.rs/4dtm29Q

• BBC South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
• Business Insider "Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA," the creators wrote in the statement. https://bit.ly/4A8XgWy
• belfasttelegraph.co.uk South Park to be renamed South America for its 29th season

• Al Jazeera US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.
• Reuters LIVE: Strait of Hormuz traffic after Iran attack on ships near Hormuz www.youtube.com/live/7NHsAGX...
• tasnimnews.ir Two US Vessels, 8 Tankers Targeted in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

• The New York Times The Establishment Pulls Through: Five Takeaways from the New Hampshire Primaries
• The Washington Post While no Republican has won a Senate race in New Hampshire since 2010, Democrats have prevailed in some recent races by narrow margins. Here are other takeaways from the New Hampshire primary:

• tasnimnews.ir IRGC Captures Advanced US Unmanned Submersible near Strait of Hormuz
• The Hill Iran said Wednesday that it targeted 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, including two U.S. vessels and eight oil tankers, after the U.S. military attacked and destroyed five Iranian oil tankers Tuesday. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck the vessels as they attempted to pass through an area Iran declared off…

• All Articles on Seeking Alpha Qualcomm: The Market Is Underestimating Its AI Data Center Opportunity
• The Washington Post As public backlash erupts against data centers, AI companies are racing to construct facilities while legislators are increasingly rushing to limit them. https://wapo.st/3VakNpH

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka had words for her haters and critics who have been slamming her flashy dressing style at the 2026 US Open. Osaka’s run at the US Open ended with a fourth-round loss to Kazakh sensation Elena Rybakina (xx).

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• Yahoo Sports Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka had words for her haters and critics who have been slamming her flashy dressing style at the 2026 US Open. Osaka’s run at the US Open ended with a fourth-round loss to Kazakh sensation Elena Rybakina (xx).
• CNN US tennis star Ben Shelton eventually got the better of Carlos Alcaraz in the latest-ever finish in US Open history, ending the Spaniard's title defense and progressing to an all-American semifinal. https://cnn.it/4A7EfDS

• Yahoo Sports Rory McIlroy says the expected visit of President Donald Trump this week at the Irish Open poses logistical challenges, and that the atmosphere will be different. A White House official said last month that Trump planned to attend the tournament, which is hosted for the first time at his golf course in Doonbeg in County Clare on the country’s Atlantic coast. “It’s going to be different, but the one thing I’d say is his golf resorts have hosted PGA Tour events, European Tour events, LIV events,”
• WRAL McIlroy says Trump’s Irish Open visit will bring tight security and a different feel

Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows reut.rs/4gRs9FT

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• Reuters Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows reut.rs/4gRs9FT
• CNN Wildfires are ripping across parts of Indonesia, destroying precious peatland and smothering the country in a toxic smoke so thick, people are struggling to breathe. With months of wildfire season still remaining, experts warn this could end up being one of the country's worst https://cnn.it/4ys7uzx

Hundreds more flights were canceled in the U.K. on Wednesday, a day after an air traffic control glitch disrupted more than 1,000 flights and ruined the plans of tens of thousands of travelers at major airports, including Heathrow Airport.

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• The New York Times Hundreds more flights were canceled in the U.K. on Wednesday, a day after an air traffic control glitch disrupted more than 1,000 flights and ruined the plans of tens of thousands of travelers at major airports, including Heathrow Airport.
• Investing.com Stocks Ryanair cancels 260 flights, faces up to $6 million in losses amid UK disruption

• Audacy Mistrust of US government information is rising across major issues, new poll shows
• The Tribune-Democrat Mistrust of U.S. government information rising across major issues, new poll shows - The Tribune

Joe Burrow is here to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals, as he looks to take the team back to the Super Bowl for the first time in five years. Burrow led the Bengals to the Super Bowl in 2022, where they eventually came up short against the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford.

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• Yahoo Sports Joe Burrow is here to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals, as he looks to take the team back to the Super Bowl for the first time in five years. Burrow led the Bengals to the Super Bowl in 2022, where they eventually came up short against the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford.
• Fox News Joe Burrow tops the 2026 NFL quarterback rankings while the Atlanta Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa may not even survive as the starter past Week 1.

‘This is not a joke’: Iceland condemns Trump’s post showing island under American flag

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• CNBC ‘This is not a joke’: Iceland condemns Trump’s post showing island under American flag
• Time Magazine Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Trump’s Expansionist Map

U.S. forces struck five Iranian tanker ships in response to attempted missile attacks on an American warship, U.S. military officials said.

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• The Washington Post U.S. forces struck five Iranian tanker ships in response to attempted missile attacks on an American warship, U.S. military officials said.
• foreignpolicyjournal.com U.S. Military Destroys Five IRGC Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks On Navy Warships

OpenAI said that an unreleased AI model had resolved one of the most significant open questions in modern math research. The problem concerns the Navier-Stokes equations, used to model the flow of fluids and predict phenomena such as weather patterns.

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• The Washington Post OpenAI said that an unreleased AI model had resolved one of the most significant open questions in modern math research. The problem concerns the Navier-Stokes equations, used to model the flow of fluids and predict phenomena such as weather patterns.
• CNBC OpenAI claims to have solved the 90-year-old Navier-Stokes math problem in 88 hours

UK flights resume but airports warn of ongoing disruption from air traffic outage reut.rs/3Tgmcut

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• Reuters UK flights resume but airports warn of ongoing disruption from air traffic outage reut.rs/3Tgmcut
• The New York Times Hundreds more flights were canceled in the U.K. on Wednesday, a day after an air traffic control glitch disrupted more than 1,000 flights and ruined the plans of tens of thousands of travelers at major airports, including Heathrow Airport.