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Proposed Water Rate Hikes Face ScrutinyPolitics — 2dFresno is considering a proposed 30% increase in water and sewer rates, prompting council members to call for more public discussion before advancing the rate-setting process. Opponents cite affordability concerns and question whether current customers would subsidize new development, while Mayor Jerry Dyer says higher rates are needed to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure.

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

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Survey finds 77% of savers favor CDs with one-time rate bump — 1dA Credit One Bank survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers found 77% would be more likely to open a CD with a one-time rate-bump feature.

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Iraq Raises Official Dollar Rate to 1,520 DinarsFinance — 3dIraq’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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S&P Global Ratings grades risks in $10 billion DeFi lending vaults — 3dS&P Global Ratings launched vault risk grades as DeFi deposits hit $10B; Stream's xUSD had fallen to $0.30 while Morpho and Euler still priced it at $1.00.

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Derek Foss It's good they skipped yield estimates since that keeps the focus on real risks like liquidity and governance instead of chasing returns.

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.

Water Rates Rose 62 Percent Over Decade Advocacy Group Reports — 1dAmericans are drowning in water bills as the cost of one thing they cannot live without continues to climb.

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Dallas Pilot Logs 2,669 Hours, Humanitarian FlightsBusiness — 23hDallas-based ATP-rated pilot John Phillip Rovenstine has more than 2,669 flight hours, including regional airline, general aviation and humanitarian flying experience, and emphasizes safety, communication and continued readiness.

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Munetaka Murakami rates White Sox playoff clinch celebration at 100 — 6dAfter the White Sox clinched a playoff berth, Munetaka Murakami rated the clubhouse party 100 and yelled he is Japanese while getting doused. Their X post drew 9,538 likes.

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Jefferies Raises Regeneron Price Target to $930 — 6dJefferies maintained its Buy rating on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and raised its price target from $870 to $930, citing confidence in the company’s prospects. Other analysts’ views were broadly positive, with the stock carrying a consensus Moderate Buy rating.

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Goldman Sachs Shifts Fed Rate Hike Outlook to December — Sep 30, 2026Goldman Sachs pushed its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s next rate hike from October to December after softer-than-expected August inflation and cautious comments from New York Fed President John Williams. The bank says the Fed may not raise rates again, though other economists note inflation remains elevated and resilient economic data could still support further tightening.

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Bond rates in AlabamaFinance — Sep 27, 2026

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

Fed's Barr warns inflation may force more rate hikes — Sep 29, 2026

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Marcus Bell Higher rates might be needed but they always seem to hit regular folks with bigger loan payments first.

Jefferies Reaffirms Underperform Rating on LandsecBusiness — Sep 28, 2026

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UK Mortgage Rates Climb, Borrowers Weigh OptionsFinance — Sep 30, 2026As mortgage rates rise, homeowners are weighing refinancing, paying off loans or investing spare savings, while tools can help compare deals and avoid higher variable rates. In Ireland, the Mortgage to Rent scheme offers some borrowers in arrears a way to remain in their homes as tenants, though rising property values may make some ineligible; one borrower’s complaint about Better.com also underscores the importance of understanding fees and credit checks before applying.

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Garage Door Companies Win Honors Across Five CitiesBusiness — 1dFive garage-door service companies in California, Houston and Las Vegas announced they were named “Best by Locals” and recognized as top-rated or recommended on Yelp and ServiceAgent. Their announcements highlight 24/7 emergency repairs, prompt local service and transparent pricing.

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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.

BoE's Taylor Sees Weak Case for Rate Hikes — Sep 29, 2026Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said further interest rate increases are not justified unless high energy prices persist and begin driving broader inflation, pointing to limited second-round effects and signs of cooling in wages and the labor market. His cautious stance contrasts with colleagues’ warnings that inflation could become entrenched and that rates may need to rise.

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Wall Street Zen downgrades ACADIA Pharmaceuticals while upgrading Acadia Realty Trust — 6dAnalyst views were mixed across the biotech stocks: Wall Street Zen moved ADARx to hold and cut ACADIA Pharmaceuticals to hold, while HC Wainwright reaffirmed buy ratings on Celldex Therapeutics and Connect Biopharma. Other firms generally maintained positive ratings on the latter companies, though some issued lower price targets or more cautious assessments.

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Chris Dalton Acadia Realty Trust upgrade makes sense if they see steadier returns there than in volatile pharma names.

China cuts lending rate, adds homebuyer subsidies — Sep 29, 2026China offers first-time buyers a 1-point annual mortgage interest subsidy for up to five years from Oct. 1, 2026, and cuts the PSL rate to 1.5% after 4.3% Q2 growth.

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Rachel Meyers Lowering the lending rate should ease mortgage costs, but subsidies might not fix oversupply in smaller cities.

UBS Reaffirms Buy Rating on ASML After Quarterly Results — Sep 28, 2026UBS reiterated its Buy rating on ASML, joining a generally positive analyst consensus that remains “Moderate Buy.” The company recently reported quarterly earnings of $8.65 per share on $10.62 billion in revenue.

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Bill Maher Urges Skydance Chiefs to Ignore Trump — 5dAfter a judge cleared a $110B Paramount-WBD deal, Bill Maher told Skydance chiefs not to believe Trump's 'sad' ratings jab, joking HBO 'owns my ass.'

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Maya Lindstrom The judge clearing the merger is good news. Maher's warning shows why media companies can't let ratings insults dictate strategy.

Angela Paxton urges GOP ticket hold in tight Texas race — 4dDivorcing Ken Paxton on biblical grounds, the Texas senator backs the full Republican ticket in a Texas PAC ad as a Times/Siena poll shows Talarico up six and the seat rated a toss-up.

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Sam Okafor Backing the party line while separating from her husband feels consistent for a Texas senator in this race.

Polls report Shapiro, Democrats, Labour leading racesPolitics — 3dPolling shows Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Republican challenger Stacy Garrity by 21 points, while a national survey found more voters identify as Democrats or lean Democratic than Republican. In New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and President Trump both received more unfavorable than favorable ratings.

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PowerCompute Boosts Mississippi Data Center to 11 MWBusiness — 1dPowerCompute’s Mississippi subsidiary increased contracted power at its Columbus data center from 8.5 to 11 megawatts under a new utility agreement, moving to a data-center rate while avoiding capacity commitment charges and utility capital contributions. The company plans to use a returned $300,000 deposit for site expansion; the facility supports Bitcoin mining and may also serve high-performance computing projects.

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Walker & Dunlop closes $630.6M refi across six statesFinance — 3dWalker & Dunlop arranged $630.6 million in Fannie Mae fixed-rate loans to refinance nine IMT Capital multifamily properties, totaling 3,528 units across six states. Separately, it secured $86.5 million in bridge financing for Chasen, a newly completed 352-unit community in Richmond, Virginia.

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