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The GuardianSep 16, 2026High impactOpinionConflict Foreign Energy

The Guardian view on the Houthi advance in Yemen: another vital Middle East artery becomes a battlefield | Editorial

A Houthi advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast has put the Bab al-Mandab strait and regional oil routes at risk, prompting Saudi counterstrikes and worsening civilian displacement. The editorial argues that military escalation, including Trump’s unlawful Iran war and Saudi intervention, will not solve Yemen’s crisis and calls for a political process and humanitarian protections.

The GuardianSep 16, 2026Sig. 8NewsEconomy Politics Energy

Federal Reserve expected to announce interest rate increase – live

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point for the first time since July 2023, with a unanimous 12-0 vote, as inflation remains elevated. The live coverage notes President Trump has pressured the Fed to cut rates and frames his Iran war as a factor in energy costs ahead of the midterms.

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Washington ExaminerSep 16, 2026Sig. 8NewsEnergy Economy Conflict

New energy disruptions set off alarm bells over rising oil and gas prices

Energy market disruptions, including drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and a Houthi offensive, have pushed U.S. gas and diesel prices sharply higher. The Trump administration calls the shock temporary and blames Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, but energy analysts and commodity reports suggest repairs could take weeks or months and that Middle East disruptions are a major driver.

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The HillSep 16, 2026Sig. 5OpinionAI Energy Technology

Data centers aren’t the problem — it’s really about how we build them

The article argues that data centers are essential infrastructure for US AI leadership, despite local concerns over energy and water use. It calls for smarter planning, including renewable co-investment, water-efficient cooling, impact fees, and community benefit agreements, to make data centers better partners with host communities.

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The HillSep 16, 2026Sig. 5NewsAI Energy Politics

Abbott orders penalties for Texas data centers that fail to report water use

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Water Development Board to penalize data centers that fail to report water use, citing violations of state law. The article includes criticism from Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa and local activists who say the directive is insufficient and call for stronger regulations, while a professor notes surprise that such enforcement wasn't already in place.

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BBC NewsSep 16, 2026Sig. 6AnalysisAI Energy Climate

What lies behind Scotland's AI data centre boom

MSPs are set to debate a Scottish Greens call to pause new AI data centre planning approvals until national guidance is in place. The article outlines the boom in proposals, new environmental assessment requirements, and concerns about energy demand, bills, water use, and local community impact, alongside economic arguments.

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CBS NewsSep 16, 2026Sig. 8NewsClimate Energy Politics

EPA eliminating limits on climate pollution from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas

The EPA is eliminating limits on climate pollution from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas. The article includes an interview with the president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, framing the rollback through environmental concern.

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The HillSep 15, 2026Sig. 7NewsDefense Economy Energy

Iran war likely to drive up inflation next year, CBO says

A Congressional Budget Office report estimates that the U.S. war with Iran will raise inflation by 0.5 percentage points in early 2027 and cost at least $2 billion per month, with total Pentagon costs exceeding $38 billion. The report cites shipping disruptions and reduced energy shipments, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticizes the war as illegal and a betrayal.

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The GuardianSep 15, 2026Sig. 8NewsEconomy Politics Energy

US treasury secretary hails government’s buy back of bonds a success

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress the government's bond buyback was successful, even as the 10-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high. The article notes investor wariness over the Iran war and high inflation as the Fed weighs another rate hike.

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New York PostSep 15, 2026Sig. 8NewsEconomy Energy Stocks

10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007, oil surges above $105 as Fed expected to hike interest rates

The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.041%, its highest since 2007, as oil jumped above $105 and stocks fell ahead of an expected Fed rate hike. Rising diesel and gasoline prices tied to the Iran war are fueling inflation concerns, while major banks now predict a rate increase.

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New York PostSep 15, 2026Sig. 7NewsAI Energy Politics

Support for AI data centers is heavily tied to what you think of Trump — but most Americans don’t like them: poll

A new poll finds 61% of registered voters oppose building AI data centers in the US, with opposition strongly correlated with disapproval of President Trump. Trump remains a staunch supporter, arguing the centers are needed to compete with China, while critics cite environmental, water, and community concerns.

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CBS NewsSep 15, 2026Sig. 6NewsEconomy Energy Politics

The Trump administration keeps promising lower gas prices. They have yet to come.

The article reports that gas prices remain more than a dollar higher than a year ago, despite claims from Trump officials that inflation would have fallen by now. It highlights the gap between the administration's promises of lower gas prices and current prices at the pump.

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