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Gold slips as dollar gains; investors await Fed minutes for rate clues1 source — 1d

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Iraq Raises Official Dollar Rate to 1,520 DinarsFinance — 4dIraq’s Cabinet reportedly raised the official dollar rate to as much as 1,520 dinars, while a separate report described a proposal to set it at 1,500 and discussions about removing zeros from the currency. Parallel-market reports quoted the dollar at roughly 1,580 to 1,603 dinars, above the official rate.

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Treasury Screens $3.7 Trillion In Payments, Blocks $175 Million Fraud — 1dThe U.S. Treasury announced the successful implementation of fraud prevention programs across the Department this year — protecting millions of taxpayer dollars in 2026.

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Trump, Anduril Make $6.6 Billion Bet To Fix America’s Submarine Production Crisis — 1dDefense technology company Anduril is betting billions of dollars that a massive new Maryland shipyard can help break one of the Navy’s most persistent submarine-production bottlenecks.

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Google Nears Billion-Dollar Nuclear Power Deal for AI — 2dGoogle nears $1B+ Constellation nuclear deal for AI power—third Big Tech move after Amazon and Microsoft—and could announce this week, Bloomberg reports.

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Sam Okafor Constellation reviving nuclear capacity is a solid move, though I hope it doesn't lead to higher rates for regular customers down the line.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Qualcomm, Arm Set for Billion-Dollar Royalty Trial — 3dQualcomm seeks to suspend Arm royalties for up to five years, potentially worth billions, as a Delaware jury trial began Oct. 5, 2026.

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Dana Whitfield Suspending five years of royalties feels excessive even if Arm did leak something about Meta.

Right-leaning meme jokes dollar filed for unemployment under Biden — 6dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Dollar rises to three-month high against euro — Sep 30, 2026

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Immix Biopharma prices 125 million dollar stock offeringFinance — Sep 29, 2026

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Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High on Iran Tensions — Sep 28, 2026Dollar index at 101.15 is on track for a 1.7% September gain, its best since June, as Trump rejects Iran deal and Brent tops $106.

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Chris Dalton The rising oil prices from these tensions could easily add to inflation pressures at home.

Dollar Hits 17-Month High as Bond Rout Weighs on Euro — Oct 1, 2026The dollar rose to a 17-month high and was on track for a third straight weekly gain as a global bond selloff and inflation concerns lifted yields. The euro remained near a 17-month low amid worries about France’s finances, while investors awaited U.S. jobs data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook.

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Dana Whitfield France's fiscal worries are hitting the euro harder than most expected at this point.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

California Players Win $1.15M, $239K Slot JackpotsLifestyle — 2dA guest at Pechanga Resort Casino won a progressive jackpot of about $1.15 million on a Dragon Link slot machine after a $25 bet; the casino said it was the sixth million-dollar-plus win on the game there in 18 months. Separately, a player at Thunder Valley Casino Resort won $239,079 on a penny slot machine.

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Iraq, US Agree to Resume Dollar Shipments After April Halt — Sep 26, 2026Iraq and the US agreed to resume dollar cash shipments after an April halt of about $500 million; Haider al-Aboudi said a new shipment will arrive in the coming days.

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Jared Kim Resuming these shipments after the April halt is a practical move that should help stabilize cash flow for Iraqi banks and businesses.

Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High, Yields RiseFinance — Sep 28, 2026The dollar has drawn support from rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns tied to elevated energy prices, holding near a two-month high in one report. Stronger expectations of Fed rate cuts have limited gains in another, underscoring the competing influence of bond yields and monetary policy.

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Aussie Steadies, Kiwi Holds Ahead of RBA DecisionFinance — Sep 25, 2026The Australian dollar has weakened against a stronger U.S. dollar but recently steadied near 0.70, with traders focused on an expected Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike and Australian inflation data, followed by key U.S. economic releases. One technical assessment says AUD/USD’s broader uptrend remains intact, despite the recent pressure.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Iran Guard Urges Americans to Protest Trump Policies — Sep 28, 2026On Sept. 29, 2026, Iran Guard spokesman Mohebbi told Americans to protest Trump, revise leaders, and force a U.S. admission of defeat as the rial hit 2.5 million per dollar.

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Priya Raman Settler attacks on Palestinians will only drag the region into more violence.

Fed Minutes and Earnings Reports Set Tone for Busy Week Ahead — 6dInvestors are watching next week’s central-bank signals and economic data, including Fed commentary and minutes, services PMIs, and U.S. jobless claims, for clues about interest-rate prospects. Corporate results from Tesco, PepsiCo and others will also be in focus, while the Australian dollar’s recent uptrend faces a test around key resistance and support levels.

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Asian Stocks Fall as Oil Tops 106 Dollars, Yields Near High — Sep 28, 2026Brent crude topped $106 a barrel after Trump rejected Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal; Asian stocks fell as the 30-year Treasury yield neared its highest since 2004.

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Elena Vasquez Oil prices jumping past 106 on that Iran standoff will hurt consumers everywhere if it drags on.

Dollar hits two-month high on rate bets — Sep 23, 2026The dollar climbed to a roughly two-month high as strong U.S. economic data and hawkish Federal Reserve signals boosted expectations of further rate hikes, weighing on the euro and yen. Easing oil prices and diplomatic efforts over the Iran conflict offered some countervailing relief, though renewed geopolitical and inflation concerns remain in focus.

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Theranos Founder to Move to Halfway House in ‘27 — Sep 24, 2026Elizabeth Holmes was to spend 11 years in prison for defrauding investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. But she will be moved to halfway house next year. Holmes, founde… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Tom Gallagher White collar fraud like this usually gets light treatment but this timeline still looks generous compared to other cases.

Gold firms on softer dollar; U.S. inflation data in focusBusiness — Sep 9, 2026

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Uganda Central Bank Raises Reserves, Shilling SlidesFinance — Sep 17, 2026Uganda’s central bank raised the cash reserve ratio from 11% to 13.5% effective Sept. 24 to tighten liquidity as the shilling weakens, with the currency trading around 3,925 per dollar. The move aims to strengthen monetary policy transmission and price stability amid external tensions and higher dollar demand from manufacturers and energy firms.

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Nth Cycle Signs $1 Billion Glencore Battery Recycling Deal — Sep 22, 2026Nth Cycle sealed a 10-year Glencore offtake worth over $1 billion—its second billion-dollar battery deal in 2026 after Trafigura's $1.1 billion pact.

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SoftBank Launches $11B Bond Sale Funding OpenAI — Sep 21, 2026SoftBank launches a bond sale exceeding $11 billion—$10B dollars and €1B euros—to fund its $10 billion OpenAI tranche and refinance a bridge loan.

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Maya Lindstrom Using bonds to refinance their bridge loan while adding more OpenAI exposure is a bold move that could pay off if the technology scales quickly.