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At Least 13 US Service Members Killed in Iran War & Senate Passes Housing Bill

The U.S. military announced the death of six service members, who lost their lives when a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, bringing the total to at least 13 U.S. troops killed in the Iran War. At least 1,300 Iranian civilians have been killed. Meanwhile, the Senate on ...  Show more

California's Wealthy Go to Florida Amid Billionaire Tax Fight & IEA to Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil from Reserves

Florida's no state income tax and pro-business policies are making it a haven for the wealthy, especially tech billionaires from California. Meanwhile, Iran's attacks on commercial ships and oil refineries in the Persian Gulf have prompted the International Energy Agency to relea ...  Show more

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