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Hormuz grinds to a halt again; Gaza’s cancer patients dying at 2-3 times prewar rate; DHS surveilled left-wing groups in Minnesota
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Hormuz grinds to a halt again; Gaza’s cancer patients dying at 2-3 times prewar rate; DHS surveilled left-wing groups in Minnesota Drop Site Daily: August 14, 2026 Friday, August 14, 2026 – Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UAE blames Iran. U.S. sends new carrier to Middle East.
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Hormuz grinds to a halt again; Gaza’s cancer patients dying at 2-3 times prewar rate; DHS surveilled left-wing groups in Minnesota Drop Site Daily: August 14, 2026 Friday, August 14, 2026 – Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UAE blames Iran. U.S. sends new carrier to Middle …
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