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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8 stories covered

3 sources · 9 articles

Oil Climbs as US-Iran Reparations Standoff Blocks Hormuz Deal

Oil jumped more than 2% as U.S.-Iran impasse over the Strait of Hormuz deepened, pressuring global markets and stocks.

8 sources · 8 articles

Midwest Primaries Test Progressive Candidates in Battlegrounds

Voters in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other states decide key Democratic and Republican primaries, with democratic socialist Francesca Hong favored in Wisconsin's governor race and tests of progressive vs. establishment strength.

5 sources · 7 articles

Trump Demands Iran Pay for Past Attacks as Hormuz Standoff Persists

Trump escalates rhetoric by demanding reparations from Iran for past attacks and claiming U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled talks and rising oil prices.

7 sources · 7 articles

Trump Used Decoy Plane in Turkey Over Iran Threat Reports

Reports detail President Trump using a decoy plane and hiding in a catering cart during a secret swap in Turkey due to Iranian assassination threats, as diplomacy stalls over the Strait of Hormuz.

3 sources · 4 articles

Trump Order Revises Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

The president issued an order altering recommended childhood vaccine schedules, including splitting the MMR shot, drawing criticism that it prioritizes feelings over science.

3 sources · 4 articles

Nvidia Secures Wall Street Backing for $500B AI Infrastructure Push

Major firms committed hundreds of billions to Nvidia-backed AI projects, highlighting explosive demand for AI infrastructure.

2 sources · 2 articles

Intel Raises $20 Billion in Stock Sale to Fund AI Expansion

Intel increased its stock sale to $20 billion at $95 per share to fund AI and chip expansion amid strong demand.

2 sources · 2 articles

Trump Media Posts $238 Million Loss, Launches Paid Data Feed

Trump Media & Technology Group reported a $238 million Q2 loss, citing unrealized asset losses, while focusing on Truth Social monetization.