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Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open Despite Ongoing US Naval Blockade

President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping despite an ongoing US naval blockade described in the source notes, while uncertainty over the strategic waterway pushed Brent crude prices higher.
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National Science Foundation Establishes Six Advanced Materials and Quantum Research Centers
FCC Approves New Satellite Spectrum-Sharing Rules to Expand Broadband Access
US Maritime Administration Funds Port Upgrades on West Coast
Severe Frost and Winter Storms Disrupt Travel Across Northern Plains and Great Lakes
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Wall Street Expands Private Credit Funds for Artificial Intelligence Data Centers and Power Projects
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