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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
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Drone attack causes fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, buildings nearby evacuated

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a "large-scale fire" at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings, local officials said

Drone attack causes fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, buildings nearby evacuated
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Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east

Deadly severe storm outbreak enters sixth day as threat shifts east
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Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children

For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in

Iran war is latest blow to Somalia's malnourished children
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Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service

The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump's nomination of a hospitality company executive to be director of the National Park Service more

Trump withdraws nomination of hospitality executive to head National Park Service
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Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers

The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked

Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers work to remove trapped passengers
Business|Economy|Environment

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump is withdrawing his nomination of a hospitality company executive to lead the National Park Service

White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
Environment|Science|World

Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest

Millions face the threat of dangerous storms capable of producing tornadoes and hail up to baseball size or larger. CNN News Central's Sara Sidner gets the latest forecast from CNN Meteorologist Chris Warren.

Dangerous severe weather today targets the Plains and Midwest
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Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma

Twin tornadoes were observed in a rural area near Foraker, Oklahoma, as severe storms could threaten parts of the Midwest.

Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma
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King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Crime|Environment|World

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters

Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
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Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
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With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides

"Make America Healthy Again" activists rallied at the U.S.

With Bayer at US Supreme Court, MAHA rallies against pesticides
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South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba

A plane crashed southwest of South Sudan's capital Juba on Monday, killing all 14 people on board, the country's civil aviation authority said.

South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba
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Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
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Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims

The Supreme Court seems divided over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer

Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
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US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments

President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday that it had reached a deal to end two more U.S. offshore wind leases in exchange for $885 million in

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments
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Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start

Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes

Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
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Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium

A Cape Cod seafood company has donated a rare two-colored lobster to a science center, sparing the critter from the kettle because of its remarkable coloration

Rare two-colored lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod donated to aquarium
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Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees
Crime|Environment|US

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads

Neighbors jump in to evacuate 28 horses as brush fire spreads
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Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
Environment

Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado

Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado

Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF4 tornado
Crime|Environment|US

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation

Firefighters rush to fuel truck fire, possible hazmat situation