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Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say — 1hTwo small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before oper… — by Andrew Powell

Rachel Meyers It's alarming that foreign hackers got into water systems and messed with pumps and alarms. We need much tighter security on these utilities before something worse happens.

Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities — 12hTwo private Colorado water utilities serving fewer than 200 people were breached late August by foreign actors who altered equipment settings, disabled alarms, and changed pumping cycles, with no impact to water quality or treatment. Authorities say the incidents reflect a broader national surge in water-system cyberattacks linked to Iranian-backed groups, and they’re urging enhanced cybersecurity and vigilance across utilities.

Beta Bionics Prices $150 Million Stock Offering — 3dOne day after FDA cleared its Mint patch pump, Beta Bionics priced a $150 million stock offering and cut 2026 revenue guidance.

Sam Okafor Beta Bionics needs the cash for Mint but selling shares at 17.25 will dilute existing holders right when growth should pay off.

China to pump 317 billion yuan into state banks and insurers — Sep 6, 2026

Chris Dalton Curious how this affects everyday depositors. Does this stabilize things or just prop up institutions that should be restructured?

Law firms launch securities suits against five companies over alleged disclosures — 3dPomerantz LLP (with Robbins LLP handling Smartsheet matters) announced securities-class-action lawsuits and investor alerts against five companies—XTI Aerospace, Smartsheet, Park Ha Biological Technology, York Space Systems, and GoDaddy—alleging fraudulent conduct such as pump-and-dump schemes, undisclosed acquisition talks, and misleading buybacks, with deadlines for lead-plaintiff applications. The actions portray a pattern of alleged corporate fraud across diverse sectors, urging affected investors to come forward before the stated deadlines.

Marcus Bell Park Ha's case stands out as another reminder to research before jumping into smaller biotech stocks.

‘I Did That!’: Biden Stickers Pop Up at Gas Pump, Manager Reveals How Many Removed Each DayReporting — Mar 8, 2022Gas prices are going up, and some Americans are pointing fingers at President Joe Biden . A satirical sticker that reads, “I did that!” with a photo of Biden pointing has been popping up at the gas pump. The stickers…

Pete Hegseth Declares Iran War ‘Gift To The World’ As Americans Get Pummeled At Pump — Apr 24, 2026Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Iran war is a “gift to the world” as Americans continue to be burdened at the gas pump. Iranian and U.S. forces established a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a…

Florida Gov. DeSantis Breaks Ground on Massive Everglades Restoration Pump Station — Nov 7, 2025Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis attended the groundbreaking for the new inflow pump station at the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project, a key part of Florida’s ongoing Everglades restoration…

Gas Stations Running Out of Gas, Pumps Reprogrammed to Include Double Digit Price per GallonOpinion — May 18, 2022A 76 Gas Station in Auburn, Washington, recently reprogrammed its pumps for double digits in anticipation of higher gas prices. The current rate of increase could put gas prices over $10 a gallon in the state. While…

Video: Rapper Lil’ Pump Starts Pro-Trump Chant During Performance Filled with College StudentsOpinion — Nov 18, 2023If you’re over the age of 22 — and I’d hope that’d be the cut-off, but arrested development is a common trait among American youth — you probably haven’t heard of Lil’ Pump. If you have, you’re probably not a huge fan…

Major Newspaper Posts How-To Video After Nanny State Oregon Lifts Ban on Drivers Pumping Own GasOpinion — Aug 1, 2021I grew up in New Jersey — which, along with Oregon, is one of the two states that ban or limit motorists’ ability to pump their own gas. In 1949, Garden State lawmakers passed the Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act…

Four Rock Classics Earn Lasting Acclaim — Sep 3, 2026The articles trace how iconic 70s/80s acts shaped rock and pop, from The Beatles’ evolving genius and Brian May’s nostalgia for early work to Aerosmith’s 1989 comeback era highlighted by Pump, while Tears for Fears’ Everybody Wants to Rule the World remains a defining 80s classic despite political controversy, and Talking Heads’ This Must Be the Place endures in legacy even without top-chart success.

Prices at Pump Poised to Pop as Payment Pain Proceeds Apace – Petrol Pro Points to POTUS’ Impotent European PolicyReporting — Apr 21, 2022Weeks after President Joe Biden said his policy would lead to lower gas prices, an industry expert said Americans should brace for paying more at the pump. Gasoline futures have risen 30 cents in the past week “which is…

Modular Medical Secures FDA Clearance, National PBM Contract — Sep 3, 2026Modular Medical’s Pivot tubeless insulin patch pump is advancing commercially, securing a national PBM contract that expands patient access, while also receiving FDA clearance for software upgrades that enhance bolus customization and user interface ahead of a broader rollout in October 2026 in collaboration with Inizio. The company reiterates the Pivot system as a simpler, accessible insulin-delivery option for people with diabetes as it scales commercialization.

Jared Kim October 2026 feels far off, but glad they're improving the bolus customization before the big rollout instead of rushing it out.

Pakistan petrol pumps to shut nationwideBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Petrol pumps across Pakistan will shut down indefinitely from midnight after talks with the government over the shift to daily fuel-price revisions failed, raising the risk of widespread fuel disruption and affecting consumers nationwide. Retailers accuse the daily pricing mechanism of worsening losses and demand restoration of the monthly pricing framework and better dealer commissions as OGRA takes over price setting.

Tech giants claim new cooling systems could slash data centers' water use — Sep 7, 2026Public scrutiny over the water and electricity used by data centers is pushing tech giants to pursue lower-water cooling, led by Nvidia’s DSX closed-loop system that pumps warmer liquid directly through servers to cut water use. While this can dramatically reduce water consumption (with 2025 global use around 222 billion litres and potential growth to 644 billion litres by 2030 if unchanged), the trade-off is higher energy use in cooling and the need for robust heat management in extreme conditions, as the industry weighs efficiency gains against total environmental footprint.

Dana Whitfield Liquid cooling has been used in supercomputers for years, glad it's finally trickling down to regular data centers.

Central Plumbing Expands AC Repair Across Bucks, Montgomery — Aug 19, 2026HVAC contractors across multiple regions—Central Plumbing in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, its Philadelphia heat pump expansion, Comfort Mechanical in Ann Arbor metro Detroit, C&C Myers in Charleston, and Complete Comfort in Central Indiana—are expanding 24/7 emergency repair and specialized services to shorten response times, often targeting under 60 minutes. The moves are driven by intense summer demand, aging housing stock, and the dual heating/cooling needs of heat pumps, with firms stressing diagnostic accuracy, preventive maintenance, and broad coverage.

Iran War Takes Another Bite Out Of Americans’ Wallets — Jul 13, 2026Americans won’t be getting a break from stinging prices at the pump anytime soon as President Donald Trump moves to escalate the Iran War.

Drivers Say Major Gas Stations Pumped Up Prices With AI In Explosive Lawsuit — Jun 23, 2026California drivers sued several major gas stations Monday accusing them of using artificial intelligence to increase gas prices.

If Blue-State Voters Are Upset About High Energy Prices, They Should Look In Mirror — Jul 8, 2026If you’re paying more at the pump or for your monthly utility bill in California, New York, New Jersey or Hawaii, there is no mystery why and the hit your pocketbook is taking is no coincidence.

Biden Admin Pauses Migrant Flight Program Amid Reports Of Massive FraudReporting — Aug 2, 2024The Biden administration has pumped the brakes on a controversial program that has flown hundreds of thousands of migrants into the country following an internal report of rampant fraud. The Department of Homeland…

‘Can’t Do Much Right Now’: Biden Asked What He Can Do to Address Soaring Gas PricesReporting — Mar 8, 2022President Joe Biden is warning that gas prices will increase and that in the short term, there is not much that can be done to alleviate pain at the pump. During a trip to Texas on Tuesday, Biden was asked about gas…

Congressional Democrats, White House Still at Impasse Over Coronavirus BillReporting — Aug 2, 2020The top Democrats in Congress are not close to a deal with the White House to pump more money into the U.S. economy to ease the coronavirus’ heavy toll, both sides said on Saturday, after an essential lifeline for…

Jerome Powell: The Fed is Prepared to Spend Unprecedented Amount Amid Coronavirus CrisisReporting — Mar 26, 2020There does not seem to be a limit to the amount of money the government and Federal Reserve are willing to pump into the U.S. economy to save it from the effects of the coronavirus crisis, at least according to one…