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“Nigeria inflation rises in September despite central bank rate hikes” ABUJA (Reuters) -Inflation in Nigeria rose for the eighth straight month to 20.77% in September from 20.52% in August, the statistics bureau said on Monday, despite the central bank’s sharp rate hikes to try to tame price increases. Policy-makers in Nigeria maintain that persistent inflationary … Read more

Most of America’s waterways are likely contaminated by toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, a new study conducted by US water keepers finds. The Waterkeeper Alliance analysis found detectable PFAS levels in 95 out of 114, or 83%, of waterways tested across 34 states and the District of Columbia, and frequently at levels that exceed federal and state limits. … Read more

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via nypost: Google employees cracked jokes about the Chrome browser’s “Incognito mode” and criticized the company for not living up to its users’ expectations for privacy, according to a series of internal communications unearthed in court. In one 2018 chat, a Google engineer proposed changing Incognito mode’s icon to “Guy Incognito,” a character from the Simpsons … Read more

via seekingalpha: This is not the first time analysts have issued dire warnings against investing in Chinese stocks. From our standpoint as advocates of long-term investing, we too share the view that what qualifies as a high-quality investment, necessarily requires some level of visibility into future cash flows or prospects of the asset in question. When … Read more

Baby formula update: Still missing in action. “While it’s not drawing much attention, a significant percentage of families with infants are still unable to find the variety of formula their babies require on any given week. According to the Wall Street Journal, roughly one-third of such families are either being forced to go with a brand … Read more

via theblaze: In late September, President Biden tweeted, “Capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism. It’s exploitation.” I agree, which is why it’s so frustrating that President Biden and his cronies keep trying to tip the scale and make it harder for the “little guys” to compete. The latest affront comes packaged in a proposed rule from Biden’s … Read more

by Frog-Face11 The Jan 6 committee was about one message – “Question our election cheating and we will go after you” I guess they will be going after Hispanics soon. Edit – a few links https://www.redvoicemedia.com/2022/10/midterm-elections-55-believe-cheating-affected-2020-outcome-half-of-voters-expect-widespread-cheating-in-midterms-video/ https://www.newsmax.com/politics/rasmussen-survey-biden-election/2021/10/11/id/1040031/ https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/may_2022/election_integrity_most_voters_still_suspect_cheating

by callmetotalshill from the 45 presidents of the US in history so far, 40 out of 45 have been related to the UK crown, some as close to be the 33th in the Succesion Line(John Adams). Only ones not related are Abraham Lincoln, John Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump (yes, Obama is … Read more

https://twitter.com/CanineGuardian/status/1582171543320203264 h/t Mason Firefly

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Those earning the current $10.10 an hour should see a bump in their paycheck soon — up to $12 an hour. Advocates said the change gives about 88,000 workers a livable wage, and it comes at a time when everyone is feeling the pinch from inflation. Someone working 40 hours a week at minimum wage … Read more

via creditbubblebulletin: It would have been a nonevent; inconsequential. Confirming New Cycle Dynamics, the Truss government’s “mini budget” has unleashed absolute mayhem. Pension funds blowing up. Emergency central bank rescue operations. Global market instability. UK’s Treasury Secretary sacrificed after a mere 38 days, while an entire government hangs in the balance. Friday evening Financial Times headlines: … Read more