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Arizona primaries test control Congress, governorship

Arizona’s primaries are shaping the midterm landscape, with GOP hopeful Andy Biggs leading polls in the race to unseat Gov. Katie Hobbs and Trump endorsements potentially influencing the contest, while the governor’s seat and congressional seats remain key battlegrounds. Voters face deadlines and a mail-heavy voting system, with Maricopa County once again central to outcomes as early voting and ballot submission patterns continue to define the election timeline.

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South Korea Exports Jump 52% July 1-20

South Korea’s exports for July 1–20 rose 52.3% year-on-year to $54.9 billion, led by a 180% surge in semiconductors, while passenger-car shipments fell about 10.6%, and exports to China and the United States grew strongly. Imports climbed 20% to $42.7 billion, producing a $12.2 billion trade surplus, with the period marking a record high though daily averages suggest volatility as global demand and energy prices influence flows.

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