More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
The Iran war hasn’t yet taken on the coloration of an economic threat, although that bulks large on the horizon if the disruption of oil supplies created by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz continues or tightens or the Middle East energy infrastructure sustains more damage.
Russia is already profiting from a surge in global energy prices, and could hope that the Mideast war will detract attention from Ukraine and deplete Western arsenals.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
As the Arms Control Association notes, the continued existence of nuclear arsenals inherently carries the possibility of accidental escalation, miscalculation, or deliberate use during extreme crises.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
In Pakistan and Bangladesh, which are heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil and have small stockpiles, violence is breaking out at gas stations.
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Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
For the past few weeks, Asian countries have been focused on mitigating oil price spikes, with measures such as releasing oil stockpiles, capping fuel prices and cutting work hours to save energy.
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