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Iran war costs reach $37.5B, Defense Secretary says

The United States has spent about $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far, with estimates possibly rising beyond current projections through September and including pay, operations, and maintenance costs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a $67 billion supplemental funding request during Senate hearings as part of a broader GOP budget package, while the debate unfolded amid protests and warnings about a potential long-running conflict under the Trump administration.

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Minnesota State Fair reveals 2026 drinks lineup

The Minnesota State Fair unveiled a lineup of more than 70 new alcoholic drinks and 23 non-alcoholic beverages for 2026, including items like a ranch-dressing cream ale and various huckleberry- and fruit-forward IPAs available at venues across the fairgrounds. The lineup features boozy options, non-alcoholic beverages, and novelty flavors from multiple vendors, expanding the fair’s beverage offerings this year.

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