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OpenAI revenue run rate nears $50 billion, below prior estimates
Tech
— 17h
OpenAI told investors ARR neared $50B at end of September—about $20B below the nearly $70B previously circulated; Oracle and Microsoft shares fell.
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Proposed Water Rate Hikes Face Scrutiny
Politics
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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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Gold slips as dollar gains; investors await Fed minutes for rate clues
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Survey finds 77% of savers favor CDs with one-time rate bump
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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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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 11h
Wealthy Investors See Rates as Top Growth Risk
Finance
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Wealthy investors surveyed by Deutsche Bank identified rising interest rates and bond yields as the biggest threat to global growth, ahead of inflation and AI-related risks. Most also viewed Asia as the most geopolitically stable region over the next year, even as many planned to increase investments in the United States.
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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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ECB Policymaker Says Inflation Risks May Require Hikes
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ECB policymaker Primoz Dolenc said persistently elevated inflation supports moving rates toward more restrictive territory; 64 of 73 economists expect a December hike.
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Iraq Raises Official Dollar Rate to 1,520 Dinars
Finance
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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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Utility Rate Requests Face Pushback in Illinois, Michigan
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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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S&P Global Ratings grades risks in $10 billion DeFi lending vaults
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S&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.
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Make customers the hero or they tune you out
Miller claims confused messaging—not weak products—kills growth, and a stranger must grasp your offer in five seconds.
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Cities Approve Sewer Hikes, Weigh Infrastructure Plans
Politics
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Cities are weighing higher sewer and utility bills alongside major wastewater upgrades: Grafton tied a two-step sewer-rate increase to $10.55 million in infrastructure work, West Lafayette approved annual sewage-rate hikes and an $85 million treatment-plant expansion, and Spokane is considering a monthly increase to fund system maintenance. Cambridge also backed stricter sewage-overflow limits, with its preferred plan estimated to cost nearly $1.3 billion.
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Water Rates Rose 62 Percent Over Decade Advocacy Group Reports
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Americans are drowning in water bills as the cost of one thing they cannot live without continues to climb.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Munetaka Murakami rates White Sox playoff clinch celebration at 100
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— Oct 1, 2026
After 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
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— Oct 1, 2026
Jefferies 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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Dallas Pilot Logs 2,669 Hours, Humanitarian Flights
Business
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Dallas-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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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 13h
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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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Bond rates in Alabama
Finance
— Sep 27, 2026
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Fed's Barr warns inflation may force more rate hikes
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— 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 Landsec
Business
— Sep 28, 2026
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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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Dakota Johnson calls Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America on SNL
Hosting in January 2024, Dakota Johnson used a 2015 audience photo to call Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America after the camera passed Donald Trump, and the crowd cheered.
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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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Garage Door Companies Win Honors Across Five Cities
Business
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Five 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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Wall Street Zen downgrades ACADIA Pharmaceuticals while upgrading Acadia Realty Trust
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— Oct 2, 2026
Analyst 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
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— Sep 29, 2026
China 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.
White Sox Near Historic Home Series Clinch
Sports
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The White Sox bring a 2-0 lead over the Guardians back to Rate Field, one win from reaching the ALCS for the first time since 2005. They can clinch a postseason series at home for the first time since the 1906 World Series, with strong fan demand driving Game 3 tickets to sell out and resale prices sharply higher.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 13h
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