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'Hitler Was Right All Along': Haverford Professor Charged With Stalking Jewish Coworker Has Long History of Threatening 'Jew Rats' Praising Nazis in Suspended Posts
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— Oct 7, 2026
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Pest infestations prompt closures at three Birmingham businesses
Health
— 5d
Birmingham food businesses faced emergency closure orders after inspections found serious pest infestations: Oakhurst News Express had rats, while Charcoal Grill and Prime Shop were found with cockroaches and, at Prime Shop, mice. Oakhurst’s problems were treated and officials later found no continuing public-health risk, but cockroaches remained at Charcoal Grill during reinspection; the available reports do not confirm whether Prime Shop reopened.
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Proposed Water Rate Hikes Face Scrutiny
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Fresno 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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Survey finds 77% of savers favor CDs with one-time rate bump
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— Oct 6, 2026
A 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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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
China retail sales miss forecasts as investment growth slows in August
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— Sep 15, 2026
Canada’s housing data is released as the U.S. markets brace for a Fed rate decision amid stubborn inflation, while China’s August data show weak consumer demand but solid industrial output, highlighting a divergence in the world’s second-largest economy alongside still-elevated geopolitical concerns. Gold sits near a one-month low ahead of the FOMC outcome as higher US yields and rate-cut expectations keep pressure on non-yielding bullion.
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Chris Dalton
Gold prices near a low makes sense with higher US yields and mixed China data. The Fed move could ease some pressure if it cuts rates.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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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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Florida, California Agents Reported Named Best
Business
— 3d
Real estate coverage highlights Bonnie Kaufman’s Broward County pricing and probate experience and Alex Daredia’s specialized work with probate, trust and divorce sales in Kern County. For Silicon Valley sellers, guidance recommends comparing agents’ recent, relevant sales and review histories rather than relying on star ratings alone.
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Film Events Pair Screenings With Dining, Food Advocacy
Lifestyle
— 3d
Film events are pairing screenings with food experiences, from a Ratatouille-inspired dinner in Bermuda and culinary documentaries at Newport Beach Film Festival to a Vancouver food-waste fundraiser screening. Other offerings include La Crosse’s outdoor-adventure film festival and a Sydney Film Festival package that includes a restaurant voucher.
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Fed’s Goolsbee warns AI boom fuels inflation
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Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warned that AI-related investment may be fueling broad, demand-driven inflation rather than a temporary price shock, saying persistent inflation could require the Fed to resume raising rates. His comments may influence expectations but do not determine policy, while a Goldman analysis cited by ZeroHedge also identified AI as a major contributor to inflation exceeding its forecast.
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Seattle Seeks $13 Million From 900 Overpaid Police Employees
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— Oct 1, 2026
Seattle mistakenly overpaid more than 900 police department employees about $13 million in retroactive raises after using 2020 rather than 2024 salary rates. The city says it will negotiate with the police union over repayment and is tightening oversight; the union has filed a grievance, and the recovery process remains uncertain.
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Chris Dalton
Using 2020 figures instead of 2024 for retroactive pay was a basic error that shouldn't fall on taxpayers to absorb.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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South Carolina Schools Earn More Top Ratings
Politics
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New school accountability results show gains across South Carolina, where the number of schools rated Excellent rose to 320, though York County schools had mixed results. In Northern Virginia, many schools also posted strong or improving ratings, including 12 of 14 Vienna-area schools rated Distinguished and score increases at 16 of Alexandria’s 17 schools.
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ECB Minutes Cite Inflation Risks, Debate Rate Hikes
Finance
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The ECB’s September meeting minutes signaled caution about further rate increases, warning that higher long-term yields could weigh on growth; the bank offered no firm rate path amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts differ on what comes next: some see the minutes as dovish and favor a pause, while a Reuters poll found nearly 90% of surveyed economists expect a December hike.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Iraq Raises Official Dollar Rate to 1,520 Dinars
Finance
— Oct 4, 2026
Iraq’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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UK Mortgage Rates Climb, Borrowers Weigh Options
Finance
— Sep 30, 2026
As 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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Goldman Sachs Shifts Fed Rate Hike Outlook to December
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— Sep 30, 2026
Goldman 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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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 2h
BoE's Taylor Sees Weak Case for Rate Hikes
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— Sep 29, 2026
Bank 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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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Crane NXT Draws Moderate Buy Ratings
Finance
— Sep 25, 2026
Crane NXT has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating from analysts, with an average price target of $66.83; Jefferies recently initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $60 target, arguing the company’s security technology and industrial businesses are undervalued. The stock has fallen amid acquisition costs and slower sales in legacy hardware, though its latest quarterly earnings and revenue topped analyst expectations.
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Analysts Rate Four Stocks Buy or Moderate Buy
Business
— Sep 23, 2026
Analysts broadly favor the covered stocks: Assurant has a consensus Buy rating, while Alumis, Ategrity Specialty and ASML each have a Moderate Buy rating. Recent quarterly results beat analyst estimates at Assurant and Ategrity Specialty, while Alumis missed forecasts; the ASML report also highlights demand for its next-generation semiconductor equipment.
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Truist Lowers Targets on Camden and Norwegian While Raising SailPoint's
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— Sep 24, 2026
Truist Securities maintained a Buy rating on Camden Property Trust while cutting its price target to $108, and raised its targets for SailPoint and Royal Caribbean Group, which remain rated Buy and Hold, respectively. It also maintained a Hold rating on Norwegian Cruise Line while lowering its price target to $16.
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Analysts Update Ratings Across Next-Linked Stocks
Finance
— Sep 17, 2026
Stocks tied to similarly named entities in the 'Next' brand faced mixed analyst moves: NextEra Energy and NEXT in London saw price-target shifts and ongoing buy/hold ratings, while NextNav and NextNRG also received ratings changes alongside earnings snapshots. Across the board, analysts highlighted upside potential with various targets and noted recent quarterly results and insider activity as key context for pricing.
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Rosenblatt Initiates Soluna Coverage With Buy Rating
Business
— Sep 17, 2026
Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage of Soluna with a Buy rating and a $4 target, signaling upside from its AI/HPC development plans in Texas, while other analysts have issued a mix of Buy, Hold, and Sell ratings leaving a consensus Hold with a $4 target. In the latest quarter, Soluna posted an EPS of -$0.18 on $15.06 million in revenue, missing estimates as the company pursues its AI/HPC expansion and ERCOT-related milestones.
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U.S. Banks Raise Prime Rate to 7%
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— Sep 16, 2026
U.S. Bancorp, Fifth Third Bank, and other large U.S. lenders have raised their prime lending rates to 7.00% from 6.75%, with U.S. Bank setting the new level to take effect on September 17, 2026 and others moving in after the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The changes are designed to lift banks’ net interest income but may raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, even as executives express optimism about the economy.
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Dana Whitfield
This rate hike will squeeze borrowers just when the economy needs stability most.
Supreme Court Backs FCC on Midterm Ad Rates
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The Supreme Court again sided with the Trump administration, allowing the FCC to avoid a lower-court deadline to decide Democrats’ challenge to a policy extending discounted political advertising rates to party committees and joint fundraising groups. Democrats say the policy improperly expands candidate-only discounts and could advantage Republicans ahead of the midterms; the court said the FCC may set its own schedule, with Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting.
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Japan’s Higher Rates Hit Borrowers, Shift Investments
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Japan’s move away from near-zero interest rates is raising costs for student-loan borrowers and other households, while making Japanese investors less inclined to seek returns abroad and potentially adding pressure to overseas bond markets. Inflation expectations remain widespread: nearly nine in 10 households expect prices to rise over the next year, despite a slight dip in the latest survey.
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JPMorgan Cuts Oshkosh Price Target to $132
Finance
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JPMorgan cut its Oshkosh price target to $132 and kept a neutral rating, while other analysts’ views remain more favorable, leaving the stock with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating. Oshkosh recently beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, though its earnings were lower than a year earlier.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 2h
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