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Regional gas prices rise while national average edges down
Finance
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Gasoline prices rose over the past week in Baltimore, Chattanooga and Iowa, reaching averages of $4.24, $3.81 and $4.25 per gallon, respectively, while the national average edged down to $4.29. National diesel prices also fell, though analysts cautioned that hurricane-related refinery impacts and broader uncertainty could still affect fuel costs.
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UK Report Finds 11% Christian Nationalists
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A UK survey found Christian nationalist views were relatively uncommon but associated with strong national identity and hostility toward immigration, asylum seekers and Islam; Pope Leo also announced plans for surgery to remove an early-detected lung nodule. Other religion-related items offer Christian devotional guidance on sharing burdens with Jesus, list local church events, and feature a book on Constantine’s conversion and Christianity’s rise in the West.
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Diesel Price Surge Raises Costs Beyond Fuel
Finance
— 5d
Rising diesel prices, driven by supply disruptions and constrained refining capacity, are increasing costs for transport, food and other essentials—from highly diesel-dependent Pacific islands to households in South Africa and the United States. Tax relief may ease some U.S. pump costs, but experts warn that supply pressures and the pass-through of fuel costs could keep affecting consumers even as governments and island nations pursue longer-term energy changes.
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Italy Scales Back Planned Defense Increase
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— Oct 2, 2026
Italy’s public debt is set to peak near 139% of GDP in 2026, overtaking Greece as the eurozone’s most indebted nation, as Rome cuts its 2028 defense rise to 0.3% of GDP.
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Derek Foss
Focusing on borrowing costs instead of boosting military readiness feels risky when threats around Europe aren't going away.
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Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods
Simon August · 6 min · 33m
Utility Rate Requests Face Pushback in Illinois, Michigan
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— Oct 6, 2026
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging regulators to cut Consumers Energy’s proposed $456 million annual electric rate increase by 53% and lower its requested return on equity, citing affordability concerns and rising disconnections. Consumers Energy says the increase would fund grid reliability improvements and help keep residential bills below the national average and neighboring states.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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U.S. Home Prices Rise in July but Lag Inflation
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— Sep 29, 2026
U.S. home prices continued to rise in July, with annual gains ranging from about 1.9% to 2.6% across national indexes and the FHFA measure up 0.3% from June. Gains varied by region: the Middle Atlantic led FHFA’s regional figures, while Chicago posted the strongest increase among Case-Shiller cities and Seattle prices fell.
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Elena Vasquez
If prices keep lagging inflation this way buyers might finally get some breathing room instead of another bidding war.
Rabid Bat Exposures Rise Nationwide
Health
— Oct 2, 2026
Health officials are reporting more bat encounters and human rabies exposures in several parts of the country, including recent cases involving a child in Yuba City, a person bitten at Cal Poly Humboldt and a person exposed in Ohio. Experts say the increase in bat testing does not necessarily mean rabies prevalence is rising, but urge people not to handle bats and to seek prompt medical care after possible exposure.
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France Inflation Rises to 2.4% in August Driven by Energy
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— Sep 15, 2026
France posted 2.4% year-on-year inflation in August 2026, led by a sharp energy-price jump with the harmonised rate at 2.6% and a 0.7% monthly rise, while Spanish inflation accelerated, with the EU-harmonised rate at 4.6% and core inflation easing to 2.9% as national inflation reached 4.3%.
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Nicole Hardy
Spain's sharper rise to 4.6% makes me wonder why core prices there aren't cooling as fast as in France.
Trump to Address UN General Assembly Amid Iran and Ukraine Tensions
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— Sep 22, 2026
President Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly amid rising tensions over Iran, with global leaders gathering for a packed week of talks and extensive live coverage. Reports also note White House media restrictions shaping the narrative around the event, reflecting a tightly controlled environment for the address.
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Chris Dalton
Trump should use this UN speech to push real diplomacy on Iran instead of adding fuel to Ukraine tensions.
The Conservative Desk
City ends 150-year carriage trade on thin relief
Mamdani and Menin lock in a 2028 ban after a tourist’s death. Owners who paid hundreds of thousands for medallions get only a promise the city will ‘consider’ compensation.
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Households Face Higher Heating Costs This Winter
Finance
— Sep 17, 2026
Across Czechia and the United States, heating costs are set to rise this winter. Czech gas-fired district heating could spike 5-30% depending on pre‑arranged gas hedges, while in the Northeast U.S. heating oil costs may jump as much as about 50% year over year, and nationwide NEADA projects roughly a 9% rise with an average $1,030 increase, prompting emphasis on improving existing systems’ efficiency and cost‑savvy conversations with contractors.
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White House data shows zero migrant releases over 16 months as crime falls
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— Sep 21, 2026
The clip displays statistics showing zero migrant releases at the border over 16 months, rising deportations, and declining violent crime nationwide. These updates from the White House account underscore the emphasis on justice and security
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From 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.
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Kroger Ends Red Bull Sales Nationwide While Scaling Back Boar’s Head at Some Stores
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— Sep 16, 2026
Kroger has pulled Red Bull from shelves nationwide and has reduced Boar's Head deli products as grocery prices rise and supplier negotiations intensify. CEO Greg Foran has pledged to push back on inflation-driven price increases and to lean into value offerings to keep prices down for shoppers.
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ESPN Writer Disturbed by American Flags at Olympics, Cites ‘Rise of White Nationalism’
Reporting
— Jul 27, 2021
EPSN sportswriter William Rhoden suggested Monday that he could not enjoy the Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremonies because the American flag made him think about the “rise of white nationalism.” “I love the opening…
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‘Really Gotten Worse’: DC Residents Speak Out About Rising Crime Rates
Reporting
— Oct 5, 2023
Residents are speaking up about the rising crime rates in Washington, D.C., pointing out how crime has “really gotten worse.” Several residents who live in the nation’s capital expressed that “it’s scary” and they have…
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Pentagon Public Affairs Takes Over Historically Independent Magazine
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 51m
‘We Are Not Flattening the Curve’: Health Officials Warn Rise in Coronavirus Cases Is ‘a Real Increase’
Reporting
— Jul 2, 2020
As coronavirus cases rise around the country, the nation’s top health experts are warning that the trend is going in the wrong direction. During a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing on Thursday…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Alabama Military Base Becomes First in US To Require COVID Vaccination Proof for Service Members
Reporting
— Jul 15, 2021
An Alabama military base has become the first in the nation to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination this week as infection rates rise across the state. “Due to the rising rates in the counties around us and some on…
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GOP Lawmaker Introduces Bill for US Gov’t to Take Over Democrat-Run City After Rising Crime Rates
Reporting
— Aug 14, 2023
There’s a fascinating tug-of-war brewing in the nation’s capital and it’s all about the nation’s capital, itself. It’s no secret that Democrats have been, for years now, trying to make Washington, D.C., a state. Many…
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National Average for Gallon of a Gas Rises More Than 20 Cents in 1 Week Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Reporting
— Mar 4, 2022
Just over a week into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the impacts of the conflict are starting to be seen at the gas pump. According to AAA , the national price for a gallon of gas is $3.83 as of Friday afternoon, which…
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Dr. Fauci Weighs in on if There May Be a Second National Lockdown Due To Pandemic
Reporting
— Nov 12, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci is calling for economic “forward-thinking” while combating the coronavirus pandemic . Asked if he believes the U.S. is headed toward another national lockdown amid rising COVID-19 cases across the…
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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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EXCLUSIVE: Law School Offers Course That Explores Rise Of ‘Authoritarian Christianist Nationalism’ In ‘Age Of Trump’
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— Sep 5, 2024
A top public university’s law school is offering a class this fall that aims to explore the U.S.’ political shift towards “authoritarian Christianist nationalism” in the “age of Trump,” according to an email obtained by…
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‘Send Help’: Ohio Town Grapples With Car Crashes, Housing Crisis And National Attention Amid Migrant Influx
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— Sep 13, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Residents of a suburban Ohio town currently under the national spotlight say they’ve been dealing with the consequences of mass immigration for years, including a housing crunch, a rise in car wrecks…
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Gas Prices Rise Across U.S. Amid Iran Tensions
Finance
— Jul 20, 2026
Gas prices are climbing across Texas and the nation, with Texas averages around the mid- to high-$3s and the national average near $4 per gallon, driven by supply disruptions from the US-Iran conflict and Hormuz Strait tensions; diesel remains notably expensive in Texas. The rising costs are compounded by extreme heat increasing fuel use and electricity bills, while climate patterns like a potentially very large El Niño could further elevate prices for groceries and other essentials, affecting households and voters alike.
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Insurers Bragged About Being Woke While Bilking Taxpayers
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— Jan 21, 2026
Even as Americans grapple with rising health insurance premiums, growing out-of-pocket costs, and an increase in claims denials, many of the nation’s largest insurers and their executives are spending time and resources…
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Op-Ed: Nationalism Is on the Rise and We Should Not Apologize for Putting America First
Reporting
— Mar 2, 2021
With the Conservative Political Action Conference, or Conservative Coachella as I like to call it, just wrapping up over the weekend in Orlando, Florida, two things are very clear: There is a new Republican Party led by…
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Fauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary Shows
Emily Kopp · 5 min · 1h
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