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US Goods Trade Deficit Widens More Than Forecast to $132.6B — 3dThe U.S. goods trade deficit widened to $132.6 billion in August, well above expectations, as imports surged while exports rose modestly. The widening gap could weigh on third-quarter economic growth, though rising inventories may partly offset the drag.

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2026 Summer Sets Global and U.S. Heat Records — Sep 7, 2026Arizona's monsoon produced rainfall near normal in Flagstaff, while Albuquerque posted the hottest August on record and a hotter-than-normal, drought-plagued summer across the region; Grand Junction also logged a scorching summer with numerous 100-degree days. Hawaii experienced an unusually wet August—the second-wettest on record due to Hurricane Lala—after which Northwest Arkansas faced potential Labor Day heat records and a stretch of extreme heat dates.

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Cities with fastest-growing home prices listed by metro area — Sep 21, 2026Typical U.S. home value hit $369,678 in August, up 1.3%; Sandy Ridge, NC led Winston-Salem metro gains at +12.7% per Zillow-Stacker lists.

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Derek Foss I hope these gains do not push more families out of buying in smaller metros where values are moving fastest.

Japan Wholesale Prices Rise 7.6% for Third Straight Month — Sep 11, 2026Japan’s August wholesale prices rose 7.6% from a year earlier, driven by higher energy and import costs amid Middle East tensions and a weak yen, with nonferrous metals also contributing to inflationary pressure. Markets expect the BOJ to edge rates toward 1.25% at its upcoming policy meeting, while core consumer inflation is seen steady around 1.8% as subsidies offset some price pressures.

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Priya Raman Raising rates toward 1.25 percent might help stabilize things, but subsidies only mask the real pressure on households from higher wholesale costs.

US inflation rises 0.4 percent in August as Pakistan weekly rate jumps — Sep 11, 2026Inflation remained stubborn in the United States in August, with the CPI up 0.4% month over month as gasoline prices surged, while core inflation cooled slightly but still pointed to tighter policy expectations for a Fed rate hike. Meanwhile in Pakistan, the Sensitive Price Index jumped 8.62% year over year for the week, led by onions and petroleum products, underscoring persistent cost pressures even as some food items fell.

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Dana Whitfield Core inflation easing slightly is welcome but the overall numbers still point to another Fed rate increase soon.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities — Sep 18, 2026Two privately owned Colorado water utilities, each serving fewer than 200 people, were breached in late August 2026; officials say water quality was not impacted.

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Maya Lindstrom It's concerning that foreign hackers can target even tiny water systems like these, we need stronger protections for all utilities.

China retail sales miss forecasts as investment growth slows in August — Sep 15, 2026Canada’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.

UK Job Vacancies Fall to 702,000, Unemployment Steady — Sep 15, 2026Britain’s job market stayed weak, with unemployment at 4.9% and vacancies at 702,000—the lowest outside the pandemic—while payrolled employees fell by 26,000 in July to August. Wages remain modest (around 3.5% excluding bonuses), reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will keep rates on hold and that the labor market is cooler and less prone to a fresh inflation surge.

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Nicole Hardy Fewer openings and falling payrolls mean the labor market is cooling without tipping into recession territory.

Fed Raises Rates, Signals Possible Further Hike — Sep 14, 2026Minutes from the July FOMC meeting are viewed as a key gauge of the committee's appetite for a rate hike, with markets pricing roughly a 30% chance and several dissents among current voters highlighted. The previews also flag potential clues on the Fed's reaction function, language in the minutes about participants, and a focus on reserve-management purchase policy as the Fed refrains from new purchases in the August-September window, signaling patience ahead of a likely September decision.

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China new-home prices fall for third straight month — Sep 15, 2026China’s housing market stayed weak in August as new home prices fell 0.1% month over month and 3.0% year over year, though tier-1 cities showed signs of stabilization with Shanghai posting a year-on-year gain and Beijing’s declines narrowing. In addition, Guangzhou logged a 1.9% year-over-year drop, underscoring a broad downturn despite pockets of resilience in high-end demand.

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Nicole Hardy It's good to see Shanghai posting a yearly gain, but the national figures prove the housing weakness isn't over yet.

Winning lottery numbers announced across five jurisdictions — Sep 24, 2026California, Tennessee, South Dakota and Delaware published lottery results for Sept. 24, 2026. Taiwan also announced its July–August invoice lottery winners, with a NT$10 million special-prize number and additional cash prizes.

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Priya Raman Delaware and South Dakota picking the same date for announcements is probably just a coincidence.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Janelle Brown Shares Photos From Recent Trips With Boyfriend Pete — 5dSister Wives star Janelle Brown shared new photos of boyfriend Pete and described their recent travels, saying they are enjoying life together while navigating a long-distance relationship. The couple went public in August, about four years after Brown split from Kody Brown.

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Rachel Meyers Janelle looks genuinely happy with Pete on those trips, and handling long distance that well is impressive after her past.

Niger accuses France of orchestrating failed military mutiny at Niamey base — Sep 5, 2026Niger’s military authorities increasingly blame France and President Macron for inciting a August mutiny and widening regional blame to unnamed neighbours, while France rejects the accusations as fantasy; the crisis has spotlighted the Presidential Guard’s role and amid tensions with Russia, the mutiny spread to the Niamey airport, base, presidential palace, and state media, threatening stability in the capital.

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Marcus Bell Every faction blaming outsiders while their own government structure is falling apart is a bad sign for ordinary Nigeriens caught in the middle.

Australia Spending Flat, Fuel Surge Masks 0.3% Drop — 5dExcluding fuel, Australian household spending would have fallen 0.3% in August; the headline stayed flat at 0.0% as fuel spending surged 8.1%.