US Military Conducts Second Day of Strikes in Iran, Markey Wins Massachusetts Primary

Why it matters locally: The ongoing US military strikes could have implications for global oil prices, which directly affect gasoline costs in Alaska, a state heavily reliant on fuel for transportation and with a significant oil industry.

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United States military forces have carried out strikes in Iran for a second consecutive day. These actions follow an initial day of military engagements in the region. Separately, President Donald Trump has addressed the issue of increasing gasoline prices across the country. His administration's focus on this matter occurs as midterm elections draw closer. In political news, Senator Ed Markey has won the Democratic primary in Massachusetts. He secured the nomination, moving forward to the general election.