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Sep 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump downplays the US conflict with Iran, calling it a "military conflict" despite significant costs and casualties. Rising diesel prices are straining American farmers, with one New York dairy owner facing a $20,000 increase in fuel costs. The Lindsey Clancy murder trial highlights the need for better recognition of postpartum psychosis in medical diagnostics. Meanwhile, Colorado lawmakers protest inhumane wild horse roundups, and Rome is moving to regulate hundreds of tourist golf carts.

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Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card Advertisement Trump downplays US-Iran conflict as 'small potatoes' Rising diesel prices squeeze American farmers Lindsey Clancy mistrial highlights postpartum psychosis Colorado lawmakers oppose wild horse helicopter roundups Rome cracks down on tourist golf carts Promo for Left, Right & Center podcast
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