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US utilities shut off electricity to 173,598 households in July
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Utilities in 10 US states disconnected 173598 households from electricity in July.
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- politicsTehran, Iran
Iranians stock up amid fears of shortages and renewed fighting
0.33harvestMehran sold one-third of this year’s apple harvest inside Iran because exporting was difficult.
- politicsUnited States
U.S. administration lowers federal fuel-efficiency standards
1%Annual fleet-efficiency improvement required of U.S. automakers
- economyUnited States
US ban on nearly $1 billion of Canadian imports takes effect
The United States began enforcing a ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban followed Canada’s retaliatory tariffs after the US imposed 50% levies on Canadian goods worth $20bn.
50%▼ from 5BThe United States imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods, including dairy, alcohol, steel and aluminium products.
- politicsUnited States
Todd Blanche’s political appearances and DOJ rule changes draw scrutiny
Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing scrutiny over political appearances as a DOJ memo eases restrictions for Senate-confirmed appointees. Experts say the policy shift may weaken safeguards intended to keep the department politically independent.
5weeksTime remaining until the midterm elections
- justiceUnited Kingdom
UK police investigate possible plot targeting U.S. base
5peopleUK police are investigating five British nationals in connection with a possible plot at an American airbase.
Iran says attacks on ships forced US warships farther from its coast, while US officials and analysts report continued military and diplomatic tensions. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have increased but remain below pre-war levels.
8MarinesAllegedUS media reported that eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile attack.
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said Washington offered to sell Iran uranium for a civilian nuclear programme during earlier negotiations, but that Tehran refused. He said the offer was conditional on international safeguards and nonproliferation obligations.
440kgIran's estimated enriched uranium stockpile