Energy
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Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunkMay 14, 2026 8:09 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attack...
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Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own
May 11, 2026 1:19 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran...
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How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
May 11, 2026 9:32 am - Lawmakers currently are debating how to regulate data centers while balancing that goal with the economic benefits the facilities can bring to communities. No regulations have moved beyond the discussion stage, and it’s unclear whether they’ll pass this spring. The most significant economic development data centers bring come from property taxes, construction job creation and community developments.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
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US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
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US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US
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Gas prices hit $5 across the suburbs; key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years
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Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reachApr 29, 2026 8:21 am - Another oil facility deep inside Russia was reportedly on fire Wednesday following what Ukraine’s president claimed was his country’s latest long-range drone attack.
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US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices