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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 16/10/2026
A 16-year-old blasted his way through locked doors into an Oregon elementary school on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher, the police said. It was the latest in a string of shootings that have shaken communities across the U.S.
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School Shooting in Oregon Adds Silver Rail Elementary to Grim List
A long string of school shootings have stricken the nation over the last three decades.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 06/10/2026
Lawyers tell judge ABC being unfairly targeted as US regulator seeks review of network’s local TV station licenses
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Disney accuses Trump officials of ‘blatant violations’ of constitution amid FCC battle
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 06/10/2026
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff had spent his presidency navigating federal-funding disruptions and antisemitism controversies—until a campus sexual-assault furor erupted. on.wsj.com/3TJnI8v
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Campus Rape Allegations Are Upending the Tenure of Cornell’s President
Michael Kotlikoff had spent his presidency navigating federal-funding disruptions and antisemitism controversies—until a campus sexual-assault furor erupted.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 26/09/2026
Targeted for cuts were a Department of Education program for migrant students, a Department of Justice office focused on reducing racial tensions and a series of grants from the Health and Human Services Department.
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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We’ve been in a constitutional crisis since Jan. 20, 2025 and a blue wave in November won’t fix it if Trump can just ignore legislation passed by Congress.
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Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both pa...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/08/2026
President Trump on Sunday posted that he would use the oil from his deal in Venezuela to refill the U.S.’s stockpile. But new oil projects can take years to get off the ground, and any decision to buy oil for the stockpile would require Congressional approval. Follow live updates.
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Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says Venezuelan Oil Will Refill Reserves Drawn Down Amid Iran War
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 30/08/2026
The Meta settlement will force meaningful changes on Facebook and Instagram. It also reflects the degree to which public outrage is outmatched by the speed and size of Big Tech. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Reckoning
The Meta settlement will force meaningful changes on Facebook and Instagram. It also reflects the degree to which public outrage is outmatched by the speed and size of Big Tech.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/08/2026
For years, conservative interest groups and the Texas attorney general’s office filed lawsuits in the Northern District of Texas to take advantage of its unusual case-assignment rules. Now, the district has emerged as a destination for President Trump’s Justice Department to push its policy agenda.
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How Trump’s Policy Agenda Runs Through One Federal Court, in Texas
For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O’Connor’s district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.
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NPR @npr.org · 10/07/2026
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27. n.pr/4ffncWR
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Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 10/07/2026
An NYPD inspector was charged on Friday with attempted rape in the first degree after a female officer accused him of trying to assault her in his precinct office, prosecutors said.
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N.Y.P.D. Inspector Charged with Attempted Rape of a Female Officer
Inspector Jeremy Scheublin, 45, is accused of trying to sexually assault an officer who worked in his precinct. He pleaded not guilty on Friday.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10/07/2026
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells has flown his body to Washington for an autopsy as part of an independent investigation seeking clarity on how he died off the Mississippi coast.
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Independent autopsy planned in Mississippi drowning case
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is launching an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 18-year-old’s death.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 10/07/2026
The White House ousted all three sitting members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, hamstringing the bipartisan agency ahead of the midterm elections. nbcnews.to/4w819bu
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 10/07/2026
Graham Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nomination
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Graham Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nomination
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/07/2026
Some donors who intended to give money to America250, a bipartisan effort to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, were given routing and account numbers that directed their funds to Freedom 250, which President Trump established, House Democrats allege.
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Donors were misled by Trump-backed Freedom 250, House Democrats allege
The lawmakers’ report alleges that Trump allies worked to divert funds away from America250, a bipartisan effort to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 02/07/2026
A rush of completed and proposed buildings outpaces the rest of the nation, but the new supply is still dwarfed by a 400,000-unit deficit of homes in the city. on.wsj.com/4eUeNaO
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New York City Hasn’t Built This Many Apartments Since 1965
A rush of completed and proposed buildings outpaces the rest of the nation, but the new supply is still dwarfed by a 400,000-unit deficit of homes in the city.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/07/2026
Exclusive: Months before he died in a violent struggle with guards at an immigration detention center, Geraldo Lunas Campos repeatedly told staff he was not getting the care he needed for his mental illness, according to medical records reviewed by The Post.
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An ICE detainee sought treatment for mental illness. He died in a struggle with guards.
The family of Geraldo Lunas Campos is suing detention center operators and guards over his death. Records show he repeatedly requested treatment for his mental illness.
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NPR @npr.org · 02/07/2026
The romance books Ryan read growing up rarely included characters who looked like her. Now she deliberately centers people the genre has left out, including Black, Indigenous and queer women. n.pr/44DHS5M
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In Kennedy Ryan's romance, happily-ever-after is for everyone
The romance books Ryan read growing up rarely included characters who looked like her. Now she deliberately centers people the genre has left out, including Black, Indigenous and queer women.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/07/2026
To commemorate America’s 250th birthday, the Social Security Administration will issue limited-edition Social Security cards to babies born from Thursday to the end of the year.
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Babies born this year will receive Social Security cards with ‘Freedom 250′ logo
The cards look similar to the standard blue wallet-sized Social Security cards the agency has issued for decades, but they are stamped with the logo of the Trump-backed initiative.
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NPR @npr.org · 02/07/2026
As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the nights are also staying unusually warm, leaving the human body no time to recover.
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The days are hot, but so are the nights. That's a problem, experts say
As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the nights are also staying unusually warm, leaving the human body no time to recover.
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bison80.bsky.social @bison80.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The shame of America @250Years A Supreme Court that barely upholds the notion of citizenship at birth!! We need Supreme Court Reform!! #Electionsmatter
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 01/07/2026
Trump and some of his congressional allies quickly said they weren’t fully giving up the fight, saying they believed a path forward was to pass a law containing the same provisions as his defeated order. But with the current makeup of Congress, that legislation would be dead on arrival.
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After his Supreme Court loss, Trump calls on Congress to pass a law banning birthright citizenship
Republicans hold only 53 seats in the Senate, meaning a legislative effort, much less a constitutional amendment, currently has no chance of advancing.
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 10/06/2026
In an exclusive CNBC survey, 81% of respondents said the cost of living is their biggest financial hurdle to achieving the American Dream.
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51% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is out of reach for most people right now: CNBC survey
In an exclusive CNBC survey, 81% of respondents said the cost of living is their biggest financial hurdle to achieving the American Dream.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 10/06/2026
'Michael' hits streamers, $900-million mark. 'The Verdict' also draws viewers, and threats
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'Michael' hits streamers, $900-million mark. 'The Verdict' also draws viewers, and threats
As biopic 'Michael' crosses $900 million at the global box office, Netflix’s molestation trial docuseries 'The Verdict' rises, and a prosecutor reports threats from Michael Jackson fans.
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MadKatsMum @madkatsmum1.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 06/06/2026
On the Knicks’ nail-biting fourth quarter, the Spurs’ late-game mistakes, and how all of New York has fallen in love with its home team. www.newyorker.com/sports/sport...
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The Knicks Escape with a Game 2 Win: A Post-Game Conversation
On the Knicks’ nail-biting fourth quarter, the Spurs’ late-game mistakes, and how all of New York has fallen in love with its home team.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/06/2026
Four days after the primary election in California, the races for governor and Los Angeles mayor remain unresolved. The state relies heavily on mail balloting, which slows the tally because of the work involved to check signatures, open envelopes and inspect ballots before counting them.
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Deluged With Mail Ballots, California Takes Its Time Counting Votes Again
Experts say speeding up the count in California would take more resources, but also scaling back rules that expand voting access.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 05/06/2026
Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available. We illustrated their findings.
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The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish
Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available.
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
What stood out in Platner's interview with @chrislhayes.bsky.social is the way he uses progressive language about community and solidarity and accountability and openness to soften his image. As if to say, 'could a man this aware *really* be capable of doing such horrible things?'
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/05/2026
At the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the front line is completely overwhelmed. Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, describes what he saw in the Ebola ward at Mongbwalu General Hospital. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/w...
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 30/05/2026
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash
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Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash
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NPR @npr.org · 30/05/2026
ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of Homeland Security is amassing a database of biometric data.
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ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools
ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of Homeland Security is amassing a database of biometric data.
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Carol Rosenberg @carolrosenbergfeed.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Our report on an unusual, high-level meeting between the Cuban and U.S. military at Guantánamo Bay. Local base and Cuban commanders held monthly meetings on Fridays near a break in the minefield for years until the Trump administration abandoned them in 2025. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/u...
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U.S. and Cuban Military Officials Meet Outside of Guantánamo Base
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/05/2026
Family pays tribute to girl, 15, who died after swimming at Merseyside beach
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Family pays tribute to girl, 15, who died after swimming at Merseyside beach
Chiedza Nyanjowa, who wanted to be a nurse, died in hospital after getting into difficulties in the sea A 15-year-old girl, who died after getting into difficulties in the sea off the coast of Merseyside, wanted to be a nurse so she could “give back”, her family said in a tribute. Chiedza Nyanjowa, from Cheshire, was taken to Alder Hey Children’s hospital after swimming at Formby beach on bank holiday Monday, Merseyside police said. Continue reading...
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 30/05/2026
ICE releases some immigrants without a way back home. These volunteers are waiting to help.
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ICE releases some immigrants without a way back home. These volunteers are waiting to help.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/05/2026
Breaking News from @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Paris St.-Germain defeated Arsenal on penalty kicks to win its second straight Champions League title.
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Arsenal 1 PSG 1 (PSG win Champions League after penalties) — Shootout breakdown? Should Madueke have had a penalty?
Paris Saint-Germain have won the Champions League after beating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 30/05/2026
Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League with victory over Arsenal ft.trib.al/i24LwYX
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Paris Saint-Germain retain Champions League with victory over Arsenal
The French club’s triumph in a penalty shootout is a win for Gulf sovereign wealth over US capital
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 30/04/2026
The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a rule barring senators from trading on prediction markets effective immediately. Full details: cnb.cx/4ufFAoc
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
HAHAHA! That response killed me. And it's so damn true.
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CJ @cjeanmartini.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Baqaei: We entered the negotiations in good faith and with seriousness, but the negotiating party (U.S.) has shown disregard and lack of good faith. Iran has not yet decided whether it will participate in the new round of peace negotiations. No lies detected.
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Philip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
John Roberts calling balls and strikes before they get within swinging distance of home plate. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...
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The Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court
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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
The only reason to announce a total victory before reaching a signed deal is to manipulate the markets for profit taking.
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Scott Stamper @deanmacguffin.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
FYI, Star Trek was never subtle about its politics. Having Black, Russian, and Asian crew members treated with respect was a political choice for a show in the 1960s. You're just mad the needle has moved beyond the issues of your day.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14/04/2026
Sen. Van Hollen to @patrioticmillionaires.org: "We need to demand that everybody use their full powers to fight and win. If the people in Minneapolis can stand up and fight and blow the whistle on ICE to protect their neighbors, every single one of us can do that."
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Benedict #FBPE 🇬🇧 🇪🇺FBR💙 #NAFO #FELLAS @cosmogalaxy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
What a decent President says.
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Politico @politico.com · 13/04/2026
Warnings about Rep. Eric Swalwell had long circulated privately. Then a handful of women and online creators pushed them into public view, forcing California’s political establishment to reckon with how far he got.
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The whisper network that caught up to Eric Swalwell
Warnings about the lawmaker had long circulated privately. Then a handful of women and online creators pushed them into public view, forcing California’s political establishment to reckon with how far...
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Forbes @forbes.com · 13/04/2026
Former U.S. Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton And Sheryl Sandberg Join Forces To End Child Marriage
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Former U.S. Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton And Sheryl Sandberg Join Forces To End Child Marriage
The global cost of child marriage runs to $175 billion a year—nearly $2.5 trillion by 2040, a new study finds
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 14/04/2026
Kevin Warsh’s wealth eclipses that of all recent Federal Reserve chairs, newly released financial disclosure forms show. More details: cnb.cx/4vyZLiA
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 14/04/2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have secured a majority government, winning all three of Monday’s by-elections and full control of the House of Commons. Read more here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Never stop talking about the Epstein Files. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 14/04/2026
The IEA projected that global oil demand will decline by 80,000 barrels per day this year, reversing its earlier forecast of a 640,000 bpd increase.
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Iran War Shock Will Trigger Sharpest Drop In Global Oil Demand Since Covid-19, IEA Says
The IEA projected that global oil demand will decline by 80,000 barrels per day this year, reversing its earlier forecast of a 640,000 bpd increase.
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