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Water Rates Rose 62 Percent Over Decade Advocacy Group Reports — 5dAmericans are drowning in water bills as the cost of one thing they cannot live without continues to climb.

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Proposed Water Rate Hikes Face ScrutinyPolitics — 6dFresno 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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Akron deal could scrap $300M sewage plantEnvironment — 4dAkron has reached a tentative agreement with state and federal environmental regulators to drop a proposed sewage-treatment facility expected to cost more than $300 million, citing limited additional water-quality benefits and potential savings for ratepayers. The alternative would impose overflow limits and additional disinfection, but requires a 30-day public comment period and approval by a federal court.

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Trump Defends AI Data Centers at Ohio Rally — Oct 4, 2026President Donald Trump defended expanding AI data centers at an Ohio rally, arguing they bring economic opportunity and that restricting them would send investment and technology to China. The projects have become a contentious campaign issue, with voters and Democrats raising concerns about electricity costs, land and water use, and Republicans promoting safeguards to protect ratepayers.

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Dana Whitfield Republicans are right to add rules that keep utility rates stable for everyone instead of favoring big projects.

IJR‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During PresidencyJillian Butler · 3 min · 10h

EU Proposes Rating System for Data Centers' Energy and Water Use — Sep 21, 2026"Tripling our data centre capacity cannot mean tripling the pressure on our grids, our water and our energy bills," Teresa Ribera said as the EU unveiled 500+ kW data-centre ratings.

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Maya Lindstrom This rating system should push operators to cut waste on power and water before Europe builds out all those new AI centers.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Exact water ratio and sealed low heat keep stove rice fluffyLifestyle — Sep 26, 2026For anyone cooking without a rice cooker who wants tender, separate grains from a basic pot.

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Elena Vasquez Sealing it low and not lifting the lid once really works, though I still add a pinch of salt for taste.

Boulder City proposes 5% annual utility rate hikesPolitics — Jul 23, 2026Boulder City is considering three-year utility-rate increases of up to 5% annually for electric, water, and wastewater services starting in FY2027, expected to generate about $1.46 million in extra revenue each year to fund capital projects, address the water operating fund deficit, and support aging infrastructure. Residents and businesses are invited to submit written feedback by August 13, with a study by the FCS Group guiding the proposed hikes.

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El Niño peaks, Indonesia braces for firesEnvironment — Sep 1, 2026As El Niño peaks in September, Indonesia faces a sharp intensification of forest and land fires across six provinces, causing hazardous haze with thousands of respiratory cases and cross-border air quality impacts, while authorities acknowledge much of the blazes are man-made and deploy weather modification, water bombing and international support to curb them. At the same time, drought conditions are forcing communities to endure severe water shortages in rural areas, rationing supplies and relying on scarce underground sources as dry spells lengthen.

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Biden Receives 52 Percent Favorability Rating While Harris Is Under WaterReporting — Jul 21, 2021A majority of Americans say they have a favorable view of President Joe Biden , according to a new poll. The Morning Consult-Politico poll , which was released on Wednesday, found that 52% of registered voters say they…

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The Conservative DeskFort Hood's dead still count after Leo's death penalty banPope Leo called capital punishment inadmissible on World Day Against the Death Penalty. Nidal Hasan’s military death sentence for killing 13 at Fort Hood still stands, and Trump has not decided on the livestream.46m · 3 reads

Firefighters Rescue Exhausted Dog Stuck in Muddy Storm Drain, Offer to Let It Stay at StationReporting — Apr 5, 2022Thursday morning, a Georgia dog found itself in a rather sticky predicament. It had managed to crawl into a storm drain that was actively channeling water and full of mud, and then it became exhausted and got stuck…

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Mike Johnson Says Trump Probably Didn’t Think Through Credit Card Interest Rate Cap — Jan 13, 2026House Speaker Mike Johnson poured cold water on President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates, telling reporters Tuesday that Trump “probably had not thought through” the negative consequences for…

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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.

Brandon Johnson’s Second Term Dreams May Already Be Dead In The Water, Poll Reveals — Feb 24, 2025Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s favorability rating dropped to an all-time low this month, according to a new poll. The blue city mayor’s favorability rating fell to just 6.6% with a 79.9% unfavorable rating…

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‘Classic Junk Science’: New Biden-Harris Lead Pipe Rule Could Bring $90 Billion Price Tag For American Ratepayers — Oct 8, 2024The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule Tuesday that requires the replacement of every lead water pipe in the country, potentially placing $90 billion of costs on U.S. utility ratepayers. The Lead and…

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Pledge Expands to Include TVA and GOP Governors — Jul 21, 2026The Ratepayer Protection Act would require large data centers to fund grid upgrades and related infrastructure, targeting facilities over 100 megawatts and enjoying bipartisan House support as AI infrastructure expands. Proponents say the bill protects consumers from higher bills, but critics warn it ignores water usage and local impacts, prompting ongoing debate and protests.

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IJR‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial IntelligenceJillian Butler · 4 min · 12h

Eurozone ZEW Sentiment Rises to 31.4; Germany 34.2 — Aug 18, 2026ZEW survey data show both Germany and the wider Eurozone posting stronger optimism in August, with Germany’s sentiment at 34.2 and the Eurozone index at 31.4 as exports and anticipated ECB rate cuts bolster expectations, even as current conditions remain weak. Regions face ongoing headwinds from low Rhine water levels, persistent inflation, and structural weaknesses, underscoring a recovery that is hopeful but uneven.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Panama Canal FY2027 budget targets $5.56b revenueWorld — Sep 2, 2026The Panama Canal Authority projects $5.56 billion in revenue for FY2027 and direct treasury transfers of $3.61 billion, with total state remittances expected to reach about $3.94 billion, while planning 10,750 high-draft transits amid potential El Niño conditions. Tolls remain unchanged except the per-net-ton rate rising to $1.75, with $341.3 million in new investments including $82 million for the Rio Indio water-management project, and the proposal advancing to Panama's National Assembly.

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Europe’s fish farms suffer drought-driven lossesEnvironment — Aug 28, 2026Extreme drought and record heat across Central and Eastern Europe have shrunk rivers and ponds, threatening juvenile fish and causing multi-million-euro losses for the region’s fish farms while prompting calls for better water management amid ongoing climate pressures. The crisis spans Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, and beyond, with reports of pond drying and mass die-offs, and a Norwegian study highlighting parasite diversity on coastal aquaculture as an indicator of broader ecosystem stress rather than isolated outbreaks.

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