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Major Republican groups are directing money into at least 39 additional House races as internal polling signals a more competitive midterm environment. The party retains a financial advantage, but its defensive spending shows that economic pressure is reshaping the congressional map.
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Mesabi Metallics plans a vertically integrated steel operation linking Minnesota iron ore with a new Iowa mill. The company and White House project thousands of construction jobs and 1,750 permanent positions, though financing, permits, schedules, and final investment decisions remain important tests.
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Washington and Beijing have selected $30 billion each in goods for more favorable treatment, ranging from American farm products and medical devices to Chinese appliances and toys. The agreement offers targeted relief while leaving the larger commercial rivalry intact.
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Qatari mediators are expected to meet the Iranian and American sides separately as they examine a revised plan covering hostilities, sanctions, frozen assets, ports, and the Strait of Hormuz. Publicly conflicting signals leave the outcome uncertain but keep a diplomatic channel open.
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SpaceX’s giant Starship system achieved orbit for the first time despite an early engine shutdown, then began deploying 26 next-generation Starlink satellites. The mission marks a major technical milestone while leaving reentry, reliability, and rapid reuse still to be demonstrated.
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A powerful coastal storm has brought flooding, outages, heavy rain, and hundreds of canceled flights from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. Emergency declarations and continuing coastal hazards are keeping attention on transportation, electrical restoration, and neighborhood safety.
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