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UK retail sales volumes rose 0.5% in August after a July decline, helped by heatwaves, World Cup spending, and strong supermarket alcohol sales. Retailers warn of looming inflation pain in autumn, citing Middle East instability and rising household costs such as energy bills.
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Japan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, a 31-year high, as it continues moving away from ultra-low borrowing costs. The move comes amid global rate hikes and inflation pressures linked to higher energy prices, with Japan also facing a weak yen and a shrinking workforce.
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Congress passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and on countries that use Russian energy, sending it to President Trump. The House approved the measure overwhelmingly, and Congress also acted on data centers, college sports, and the Iran war.
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A Qatari government spokesman discusses Qatar’s mediation between the U.S. and Iran amid a wider regional war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and its economic and security consequences. He also addresses Iranian strikes on Qatar and the strength of U.S.-Qatar military cooperation.
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A collection of reader letters criticizes President Trump's handling of rising oil prices and the Iran war, blaming him for gas price increases and military mismanagement. Another letter criticizes NYC Mayor Mamdani's plan for public toilets as wasteful.
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Tens of thousands of Yemenis have fled as an Iran-backed Houthi offensive advances down the Red Sea coast, threatening Saudi oil exports and global fuel markets. The article centers on the humanitarian toll, including displacement, food insecurity, and lack of medical care, amid an unresolved wider Iran war and a fragile Saudi-backed Yemeni government.
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The Bank of England kept interest rates at 3.75% for a sixth consecutive meeting, becoming the last major central bank to hold rates despite rising inflation. Governor Andrew Bailey hinted a November hike may be needed while the Bank paused gilt sales to ease borrowing costs. The article outlines market and expert reactions, including expectations of a possible global hiking cycle.
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A Marquette Law School poll found that 71% of Americans say data center costs outweigh benefits, while 69% have used AI in the past month. A majority also views AI development as bad for society, including many AI users. The article notes related political debate, including Trump's pro-development stance and a Sanders-Casar proposal to pause advanced AI development.
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U.S. gasoline and diesel prices are surging due to global supply disruptions tied to the Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and Houthi conflicts, with experts warning of further increases. Diesel has hit a record high, straining trucking, agriculture, and heating costs, while regional price gaps reflect refining capacity and state energy patterns.
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New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland endorsed a moratorium on data center construction, citing environmental and workforce concerns. She called for data centers to build their own renewable energy infrastructure and use New Mexico labor, while the article notes rising data center electricity use and state data center counts.
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Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) called for suspending federal and Michigan gas taxes, blaming Democratic state leadership and high energy costs. The article also includes Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed's response blaming the Iran war and Trump, along with context on gas tax revenue and mixed GOP support.
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Diesel prices hit a record $6.40 per gallon, up 73 percent from a year earlier, driven by the US war with Iran, attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The article explains how inelastic diesel demand raises costs across farming, freight, and groceries, and it criticizes the Trump administration for not winding down the Iran war.