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Pregnancy Rewires Brain Circuit Driving Food Cravings in Mice — 2dResearchers have pinpointed a brain mechanism in mice linking pregnancy to stronger cravings for palatable foods: serotonin neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus become less active during gestation due to increased SK3 channel activity, which drives food-seeking behavior. The team also traced a neural pathway to the ventral tegmental area, where activation reduces cravings, shedding light on the neural basis of gestational eating patterns observed in humans.

Goldman Sachs Expects September Fed Rate Hike — Sep 13, 2026Goldman Sachs now expects a 25-basis-point increase at the upcoming Fed meeting, driven more by market pricing than by changes in inflation expectations. The firm says the surge in market odds could signal a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a new tightening cycle.

Nicole Hardy This probably ends up as just one small adjustment rather than any fresh tightening cycle.

Record Fuel Prices Raise Costs Across U.S.Finance — Sep 14, 2026Diesel prices have surged to record highs above $6 a gallon as the fall harvest and grain shipments ramp up, squeezing farmers and truckers with higher fuel costs. Rail fuel surcharges on grain shipments have also spiked, accounting for a larger share of transportation costs and weakening grain basis amid the ongoing energy and geopolitical tensions.

Fed Raises Rates as India Faces Inflation Pressure — Sep 13, 2026Global markets are bracing for potential Fed tightening with expectations of a 25 basis-point hike in September and possibly more through year-end, while oil sits above $100 and US yields rise, reinforcing a stronger dollar dynamic. Asian assets are weighing rate hike prospects as the Bank of Korea indicates a possible rate increase amid solid growth, with analysts warning that persistent inflation and higher discount rates could pressure equities and trigger volatility in currencies and flows.

Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of Expected Fed Hike — 5dAsian shares edged higher after bouts of declines as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis-point rate hike, with yields around 5% and commodities like Brent near $108 a barrel signaling caution ahead of the decision; Korean markets led gains while broader sentiment stayed cautious due to higher borrowing costs and ongoing inflation concerns. Market expectations point to a roughly 92% probability of a hike, and analysts warn that volatility may rise post-announcement as traders weigh policy forward guidance and its impact on equities and the dollar.

Rachel Meyers Korean markets leading the gains shows some investors are still willing to take risks before the announcement.

Chemours, DuPont, Corteva Agree $455 Million PFAS Settlement — Sep 10, 2026DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agreed to a $455 million settlement with North Carolina and 11 local entities over PFAS discharges from the Fayetteville Works facility, with payments spreading over 15 years and Chemours roughly responsible for $180 million of the total on a net present value basis, funded by existing accruals. The deal also outlines ongoing obligations such as drinking-water programs, escrow funding, and liability clarity to support continued operations at Fayetteville Works.

Jared Kim This settlement shows the companies are taking responsibility for the Fayetteville pollution, but the payments need to deliver real water cleanup without delays.

UBS reverses course, now expects two more Fed rate hikes in 2026 — Sep 7, 2026UBS now expects the Federal Reserve to lift rates by 25 basis points in September and December 2026, reversing earlier calls for no policy change this year and signaling tighter monetary policy ahead. The shift nudges investors toward rate‑resilient assets and sector tilts while cautioning on duration‑heavy holdings as markets reassess growth and inflation dynamics.

Elena Vasquez Funny how these forecasts flip every few months. Feels like guessing with extra steps.

Justice Thomas Exposes Democrat Officials For Having No Basis To Investigate Pro-Life Pregnancy Center — Dec 2, 2025Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pressed a representative of the New Jersey Attorney General’s office to admit on Tuesday that the state had no basis to investigate a pro-life pregnancy center. Sundeep Iyer, chief…

‘No Different Than ISIS’: NSA Mike Waltz Explains Basis For Declaring Tren de Aragua A Terrorist Organization — Mar 18, 2025National Security Adviser Mike Waltz appeared on Fox News Monday to discuss the basis for declaring Tren De Aragua (TdA) as terrorists. President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to the Venezuelan gang…

‘Real Problem’: Fmr Dem Rep Warns Dropping Trump Case Will Make Americans Think They Lacked Basis In ‘First Place’ — Nov 26, 2024Former Democratic New York Rep. Mondaire Jones warned Monday on CNN that special prosecutor Jack Smith’s decision to drop his cases against President-elect Donald Trump would convince Americans that there was no basis…

Celebrate the Gratitude of Thanksgiving With ‘Reclaiming Femininity’Opinion — Nov 22, 2023Thanksgiving is a special time of year. It is a purely American holiday because this nation was founded on the basis of self-sufficiency and gratitude for our inherent rights — which allow us to take care of ourselves…

Hostile Engaged over Red Sea, Target DownedOpinion — Oct 28, 2023Hamas and Hezbollah attacks are bad enough, but they aren’t the only attacks Israel must consider on a daily basis. Because of where Israel is located as well as the mass hostility they face from their enemies, they…

Bill Clinton Cites Childhood Story As Basis For Absolution From Epstein Wrongdoing — Mar 2, 2026Former President Bill Clinton is pushing back forcefully against questions surrounding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein — and he’s doing it by reaching deep into his own personal history. Ahead of a…

Don’t Politicize the Virus, Pelosi Tells TrumpReporting — Oct 5, 2020U.S. President Donald Trump has no basis for claiming success battling the country’s coronavirus crisis, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said on Monday, saying his policies had endangered Americans…

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.

Trump Names Permanent Successor To Pam Bondi — Jun 4, 2026President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is nominating acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice on a permanent basis. Blanche became acting Attorney General after Trump fired…

White House Routinely Forced to Make Embarrassing Edits to Biden TranscriptsOpinion — Jun 28, 2023If one can feel badly for anyone who works in the Washington D.C. swamp, it has to be for those faceless White House transcript writers who must be pulling their hair out on a daily basis just trying to figure out what…

Biden Says a 9mm Bullet ‘Blows the Lung Out of the Body’Reporting — May 30, 2022President Joe Biden insists that there is “no rational basis” for people having high caliber weapons. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Biden said, “The 9mm bullet blows the lung out of the body.” “That idea that… high…

Arizona Governor Signs Ban on Abortions Based on Genetic AbnormalitiesReporting — Apr 28, 2021Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law on Tuesday a measure banning abortions performed strictly on the basis of genetic disorders detected in the fetus, such as Down syndrome or cystic fibrosis, unless the…

Pelosi Cites Momentum on Coronavirus Relief Bill TalksReporting — Dec 4, 2020U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday there was momentum behind talks on a coronavirus relief bill and that a bipartisan COVID-19 proposal could be the basis for relief negotiations. “There is momentum. There…

Fed Workers ‘Kicking And Screaming’ At Trump’s Buyout Offer — Jan 30, 2025Government workers are reeling after President Donald Trump’s administration presented a “payout” to federal employees refusing to return to the office on a full-time basis. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)…

Prince Harry Loses Case Involving Security in UKReporting — Feb 28, 2024When Prince Harry stopped being a working royal, so did his security in the U.K, a judge in London ruled. On Wednesday, Justice Peter Lane ruled the prince’s security, which would be provided on a “case-by-case basis…

Federal Appeals Court Suspends Biden Vaccine Mandate for BusinessesReporting — Nov 8, 2021A federal appeals court cited “constitutional issues” as the basis of its decision to suspend President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private companies with 100 or more employees. Over the weekend, the U.S…

DAVE BOSSIE: Minnesota Fraud Scandal Shines Light On COVID Era Spending Levels And Neglect — Dec 16, 2025There are many reasons that the United States of America has allowed itself to be consumed by a $38 trillion national debt that’s now growing exponentially on a daily basis. The good news is that sometimes a scandal…