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Rat Plague Overwhelms Popular Coastal Town and RV DestinationReporting — Dec 24, 2023The coastal town of Karumba, Australia, is dealing with an infestation of plague-like proportions. The usually picturesque RV destination in northern Queensland has been swarmed by thousands of rats, according to…

Turns Out Liberal California Mecca Is Also A Literal Rat Hole — Oct 30, 2025Though Chicago topped the list of America’s most rat-infested cities for over a decade, Los Angeles has now claimed the mantle, according to new data from pest control company Orkin. The Atlanta-based company released…

As America Is Torn to Shreds, Democratic Reps Adam Schiff and Ted Lieu Go All-In on Protecting RatsOpinion — Jan 19, 2024This week Congressman Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California, introduced a critical new bill that will undoubtedly save millions of American lives. American rats, that is. I’m not kidding. The Glue Trap Prohibition Act …

CNN Host Admits It on Air After Biden News Breaks: ‘Trump Was Right’Opinion — Aug 21, 2023When a ship is sinking, it’s the cowards and the rats that are usually the first to flee. Now, whether you think CNN is more cowardly or vermin-like — take your pick — the point remains that even the “Clinton News…

Watch: Woman Awakens in Coffin Moments Before Cremation, Leaving Staff Stunned — Nov 24, 2025Temple staff in Thailand were left in shock when a woman brought for cremation suddenly began moving inside her coffin. According to The Associated Press , the incident occurred at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist…

Biden Accused of ‘Election Interference’ After Bombshell Revelation by Saudi ArabiaOpinion — Oct 13, 2022Did President Joe Biden just try to influence next month’s midterm elections by making a deal with a foreign power? Even The Associated Press, which has never exactly been known for Biden-bashing, seems to smell a rat…

EXCLUSIVE: House Scrutinizes NIH-Funded ‘Animal Cruelty,’ Experiments On ‘Transgender Lab Rats’ As DOGE Hunts For Cuts — Feb 3, 2025A House committee will hold a hearing this week scrutinizing whether National Institutes of Health animal research amounts to unnecessary animal cruelty, just as the Department of Government Efficiency spotlights such…

‘Drowning in F**king Rats’: Cardi B Slams NYC for Major Budget Cuts to Police, SanitationReporting — Nov 20, 2023Rapper Cardi B slammed the government of New York City for having defunded libraries, the police, and sanitation departments. In an Instagram live video on Sunday, Cardi B revealed that she was “angry” about recent…

Frank Sinatra Climbs Billboard Charts for the First Time in Over 50 Years for His Version of ‘Jingle Bells’Reporting — Dec 21, 2023Infamous “Rat Pack” singer Frank Sinatra is back on the charts for the first time in 56 years thanks to his version of “Jingle Bells.” According to Billboard , the 1948 release has now hit No. 20 on the Billboard Hot…

EV Nightmares: Tesla Owners Furious at Service Centers – Dead Mouse, Rat Poison Reported in Trunk After VisitOpinion — Sep 1, 2022Tesla billionaire Elon Musk may be a genius, but the employees at his electric-car maker’s service centers are substandard, according to the thousands of complaints filed by dissatisfied customers. Tesla owners filed…

‘You Cannot Control My Answers’: Cory Booker, Trump AG Pick Get Into Shouting Match In Fiery Rat-A-Tat — Jul 15, 2026Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche got into a fiery clash Wednesday over a Paramount-hosted dinner honoring President Donald Trump.

US Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Data Lift Rate-Hike Bets — Sep 4, 2026A stronger-than-expected August jobs report revived expectations that the Fed will raise rates later this month, sending stocks lower and pushing Treasury yields higher as traders price in higher-rate bets. Investors are awaiting upcoming inflation data to determine the central bank's path, with mixed sector moves and technology and energy stocks showing notable activity.

Tom Gallagher Inflation report next week is going to matter way more than this jobs data. That's the real thing traders should be watching.

US Homicide Rate on Track for Century-LowHealth — Jul 23, 2026A Council on Criminal Justice report shows homicide rates fell about 18% in the first half of 2026 vs 2025 across 30 to 36 cities, potentially the lowest national rate since 1900, though some cities like Salt Lake City diverged with increases in other crime categories. Experts say the decline stems from nationwide factors—including technology, post-pandemic behavior changes, and broad enforcement—rather than any single local policy, and the trend remains uneven across neighborhoods and cities.

Stocks Rebound as Oil Eases After Fed Hike — 4dUS stock futures dipped as the 10-year Treasury yield rose above 5% ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, underscoring higher borrowing costs and persistent rate-inflation concerns. Oil climbed on Middle East tensions, while bond–equity ETFs showed reduced diversification benefits as rates stayed elevated and markets sold off.

China retail sales miss forecasts as investment growth slows in August — 3dCanada’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.

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.

Three England Food Businesses Gain Local RecognitionLifestyle — 6dCharm Thai Cafe in Doncaster was ranked No.1 for food in a local community survey, a distinction amplified by its 5.0 Google rating and a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5. The survey, conducted by a Doncaster collective of locals, reflects diners’ views rather than an official award and underscores the restaurant’s growing online profile and appeal beyond Thai cuisine.

Asian stocks tumble as oil surges and Fed rate-hike bets grow — Aug 31, 2026Global markets cooled as hawkish indications from Fed Chair Warsh, renewed Middle East tensions, and higher oil prices spurred expectations of a September rate hike, weighing on tech-heavy indices in Asia and easing Indian shares early trading. Traders also watched for shifts in yields and the dollar as flows and regional risk sentiment diverged, with some assets and sectors more resilient than others.

Gold falls to three-week low as Mideast tensions fuel rate-hike bets — Sep 1, 2026Gold prices hovered near multi-week lows as US-Iran tensions push oil higher and fuel inflation fears, with spot gold around $4,320 and US futures also lower. Investors priced in a sizable chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as higher crude prices and rising yields tempered gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge.

Priya Raman Rate hike bets on top of Mideast tensions seems like a weird combo to be betting on honestly. Would've thought safe haven demand wins out here.

Citi delays Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 after strong jobs data — Sep 4, 2026Citigroup now expects the Federal Reserve to begin easing in June 2027 with three 25-basis-point cuts in June, September, and December 2027, after August payrolls rose 162,000 and the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, prompting a shift from labor-market concerns to inflation trajectories. The forecast contrasts with a broader market that still frets about inflation, keeping Citi's outlook notably dovish relative to peers who are more tilted toward earlier hikes or prolonged tight monetary policy.

Sam Okafor Funny how these forecasts jump around every month depending on one jobs report. Ask me again in six months.

Asian markets split as traders await US jobs report after Fed's Waller remarks — Sep 3, 2026Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed signals from Fed official Waller that disinflation may support a rate hold and awaited the upcoming U.S. jobs data, with gains in Hong Kong and Korea contrasted by weakness in Shanghai. Treasuries yields eased, the yen strengthened, and oil markets held steady as investors reassessed rate-hike expectations and global risk sentiment across the region.

Nicole Hardy Everyone's just holding their breath for the jobs number now. One bad print and this whole rate-hold narrative flips overnight.

South Korea inflation climbs to 3.1%, fueling rate-hike speculation — Sep 2, 2026South Korea’s August inflation rebounded to 3.1%, lifted by a base effect from last year’s telecom discount and broadening core price gains as living-cost pressures persist, with food and service costs contributing to the upswing and potentially influencing the central bank’s policy stance. In Pakistan, inflation also rose to 11.1% in August, driven mainly by higher food and energy prices and a sharp surge in transport costs after petroleum price revisions, with the central bank maintaining a high policy rate to curb price pressures.

Tom Gallagher Base effects aside, food and service prices climbing again means real relief for households isn't coming anytime soon.

Warsh Signals Possible Hikes, Inflation Focus — Aug 27, 2026New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has moved to a more reserved communications style, offering far less forward guidance on inflation and policy than his predecessors, which has left markets unsettled about whether and when he might raise rates. As he prepares to speak at Jackson Hole, economists expect him to clarify his policy framework and inflation strategy, though skeptics warn he may still avoid concrete rate-signaling amid persistent price pressures.

Markets Watch Warsh Jackson Hole as Fed Signals Split — Aug 26, 2026July’s Australian inflation surprised on the upside, with a 3.5% year-on-year rise and a 1.0% monthly jump, driven by housing, food, and recreation, keeping the Reserve Bank's rate-hike risk firmly in play as it sits above the 2-3% target. Core inflation remained stubbornly high, with the trimmed mean at 3.6% and a 0.5% monthly rise, underscoring persistent price pressures that bolster calls for another rate increase.

Bankinter Q2 profit beats estimates on lending feesFinance — Jul 23, 2026Bankinter's Q2 net profit rose about 16% year-on-year to €315 million driven by higher lending income and a 23% jump in fees, with net interest income up around 5% as rates and funding costs influence margins. The results, accompanied by strong half-year metrics such as ROE around 19%, NPL near 1.92%, and a CET1 ratio about 12.9%, reinforce a diversified, still-expanding business despite the rate environment.

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