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NYTIMES (Reis Thebault and Rebecca Noble) - This Canal System Transformed Arizona. It’s Now in Jeopardy.

Decades ago, the state won funding for a massive Colorado River project by agreeing to be first in line for cuts at a time of deep drought. The Trump administration says that time has come.

NYTIMES (Natasha Singer) - How Big Tech Captured American Schools

Companies like Google and Microsoft have used their money, their might and their massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain.

Which major technology companies are cited as having used their financial resources and reach to influence the education supply chain in America?
Google and Microsoft are the companies mentioned as having used their money, might, and massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain.
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NYTIMES (The New York Times) - U.S.-Canada Trade War: What to Know About Tariffs and the Negotiations

Canada suspended trade negotiations, triggering President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Mark Carney said he would retaliate “dollar for dollar.”

According to Prime Minister Mark Carney, what is Canada's current status regarding the United States?
In a speech on Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada is "at war" with the United States and that the country is under attack by President Trump’s tariffs.
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What triggered President Trump to impose 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods?
The tariffs were triggered by Canada suspending trade negotiations.
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NYTIMES (Ian Austen) - What Canadian Goods Will Take Trump’s 50% Tariffs? Some Pretty Strange Items.

Buoys, dog muzzles, capes, national flags and “base metal statuettes” from Canada are now more expensive for U.S. shoppers.

What specific Canadian goods are becoming more expensive for U.S. shoppers due to Trump's 50% tariffs?
The items from Canada that are now more expensive for U.S. shoppers include buoys, dog muzzles, capes, national flags, and "base metal statuettes".
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NYTIMES (Carl Hulse) - The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again

With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.

What occurred in the House of Representatives during the 2006 election cycle?
In 2006, Democrats gained 31 House seats and installed Nancy Pelosi as the first woman speaker.
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What factors are currently agitating voters in the context of the upcoming midterm elections?
Voters are being agitated by an unpopular war and high prices.
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NYTIMES (Maggie Haberman and Annie Karni) - Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly

President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.

Who are the authors of the report regarding the private meeting between Jeffries and Kushner?
The article was written by Maggie Haberman and Annie Karni.
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Who met privately on August 23, 2026, regarding potential cooperation between Democrats and the administration?
Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House, and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, met privately to discuss how Democrats and the administration could work together.
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NYTIMES (Shane Goldmacher) - The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.

What political trend is emerging regarding data centers during the midterm elections?
Opposition to data centers is increasing, leading many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans to campaign against them.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Robot beats Usain Bolt record, then hits a wall

A humanoid robot beat Usain Bolt's 100-meter race record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday. CNN’s Mike Valerio reports from the games as robots go head-to-head in different sports across five days. #CNN #News

How long does the competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games last?
The robots go head-to-head in different sports across five days.
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What event did a humanoid robot participate in that resulted in it beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter race record?
The humanoid robot beat Usain Bolt's 100-meter race record at the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing on Saturday.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - North Korean flight attendants caught in rare moment

North Korean flight attendants laugh and pose for selfies before a flight in Wonsan. It’s an ordinary moment in a place we rarely get to see as ordinary. CNN’s Will Ripley explains what he learned from his own encounters with Air Koryo crews. #cnn #news #northkorea

Which airline's crews does Will Ripley have personal encounter experience with?
Will Ripley has had encounters with Air Koryo crews.
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What actions were North Korean flight attendants seen doing before a flight in Wonsan?
The North Korean flight attendants were seen laughing and posing for selfies before a flight.
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