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The House has passed a bill to protect consumers from price hikes associated with energy costs from AI data centers, which are increasingly unpopular and becoming a significant issue in the midterm elections. The legislation reflects growing concerns about the impact of AI on energy consumption and market volatility. In a related development, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh noted that inflation control could lead to paychecks going further, highlighting the broader economic implications of current AI trends.

The House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill against Russia, which was championed by the late GOP Senator Lindsey Graham just one day before his unexpected death. The military costs related to the Iran war have amounted to at least $33.4 billion, primarily for munitions, according to the Pentagon. Additionally, a recent Government Accountability Office report revealed that federal paid administrative leave costs surged to $9.5 billion in 2025, marking a 435% increase from 2023.

Forbes released its list of the 400 richest Americans, highlighting the current wealth distribution among the country's elite. Meanwhile, Trump's approval rating has hit a new low for his second term, as he controversially suggested that the Kennedy Center could face demolition if his name isn’t included. In other news, a Georgia inmate received a last-minute reprieve while Texas executed another inmate, underlining the ongoing debates surrounding capital punishment in America.

The U.S. is preparing to sell 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, according to sources, highlighting a significant step in military cooperation between the two nations. This move comes amid rising tensions in the region, particularly with concerns surrounding Iran's influence. The deal reflects the ongoing support the U.S. provides to Israel as part of its defense strategy.

A recent article highlights various incidents and developments in Minnesota, including a deadly shooting in downtown Minneapolis that occurred during a custody exchange and left one person dead. It also reports on a gas price decrease in Minnesota, dropping below $4 per gallon in time for Labor Day weekend, and reveals a troubling statistic about measles vaccination gaps across schools, as a new dashboard shows significant disparities. Additionally, the article mentions Minnesota's success in securing $90 million in judgments against Medicaid fraudsters, though only a small portion has been paid back.

At least two people were killed and several others were wounded, including three police officers, after a shooting incident in downtown Minneapolis on September 3, 2026. The police reported that one person died at the scene, one later died in the hospital, and three officers were hospitalized, two of whom were shot but are in stable condition. This incident occurred on the same day as a shooting at an elementary school in Virginia and followed mass shootings in Chicago and Trenton that left at least three dead and 18 wounded.

Two people were killed in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building, with the suspect also deceased following the incident. Three Minneapolis police officers sustained injuries—two with gunshot wounds—but are in stable condition, and a total of seven patients were treated at Hennepin Healthcare Medical Center. The FBI is assisting local authorities as the motive for the shooting remains unclear, and officials have warned residents to stay away from the area.

One person was killed and six others, including two police officers, were injured in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday afternoon. The Hennepin County Medical Center received a total of seven patients, one of whom was deceased, and local authorities urged the public to avoid the area near the Minneapolis convention center. The FBI has also joined the efforts to support local law enforcement responding to the situation.