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Sep 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Trump administration proposed excluding non-citizens from the 2030 census, a move expected to face legal challenges. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated as the US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, driving gasoline prices and crude oil costs higher. Meanwhile, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to spread, with young children facing the highest mortality rates. Finally, the LIV Golf tour filed for federal bankruptcy protection after losing financial backing from Saudi Arabia.

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Trump administration proposes major changes to 2030 census US military destroys Iranian oil tankers; Iran retaliates Stocks fall as gasoline and diesel prices surge Ebola outbreak in Congo: children face highest risk Breakaway LIV Golf tour seeks federal bankruptcy protection Promo for Left Right and Center podcast
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