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The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11 percent, its highest since 2007, driven by the Iran war, energy shocks, and rising U.S. debt. The spike signals higher borrowing costs, including for 30-year mortgages, and the sell-off spread across global bond markets.
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Rising diesel prices, which hit a record $6.51 a gallon after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, are pressuring farm-state Republicans ahead of the midterms. Several GOP lawmakers are urging the Trump administration and Congress to act, including calls to pause diesel exports and suspend the gas tax, while the White House denies plans for a 90-day export ban.
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Raiders backup quarterback Fernando Mendoza is launching a financial education video series called 'Finance with Fernando' in partnership with US Bank, aimed at teaching Gen Z about topics like 401(k) contributions. The article covers the announcement and mentions Mendoza's college career, LinkedIn activity, and his current role on the team.
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Over 30 business and energy groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute, urged President Trump to reject a diesel export ban, arguing it would raise costs and invite foreign retaliation. The White House denied reports of a planned 90-day ban as it faces pressure over fuel prices before the midterms.
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PBS NewsHour reports on the economic pressures threatening American family farms, featuring Western Kansas farmers facing drought, debt, and consolidation. The segment traces the decline of small farms since the nation's founding and examines whether the next generation can continue the tradition.
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A 62-year-old British woman quit her job, sold her house, and has traveled to 15 countries over several years. She describes the decision as freeing and says she wouldn't change a thing.
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The article examines whether AI safety can keep pace with the massive financial incentives to scale AI, citing critics who say oversight will struggle against $7 trillion in investment and competitive pressure. It also includes counterpoints from figures such as President Trump and Palantir's chief architect arguing that safe scaling is possible.
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Republicans are expanding their midterm defense into deep-red districts and states, with internal polling showing Trump's approval underwater and tariff-driven price anger threatening GOP incumbents. The article details heavy ad spending, Senate map concerns, and growing worries in Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas as Democrats push into Trump-won territory.
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A first-person commerce review promotes Absolute Collagen's Marine Collagen Powder, citing clinical-study claims and offering a discount code. It reports improved skin after six weeks but is largely promotional and includes affiliate incentives.
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Oil prices rose as risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz persisted, keeping Middle East supply concerns in focus. Brent and WTI futures both gained 1.7% in early European trading while investors watched for diplomatic progress on the Iran conflict.
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U.K. government borrowing rose by £2.9 billion in August from a year earlier to £18.3 billion, according to ONS data, complicating plans to reduce the deficit ahead of next month's budget. Borrowing for the fiscal year to date was down on year but still above projections.
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UK government borrowing rose to £18.3bn in August, about £3bn above forecasts, with high debt interest costs and warnings of further tax rises after a Middle East energy price spike. The article emphasizes Labour spending commitments and Conservative criticism of fiscal control while including ONS and Treasury responses.