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Puget Sound Energy Seeks $1.5 Billion Rate Increase, Setting Up Cost Shock for Washington Households

Puget Sound Energy has asked regulators for a three-year rate increase that could total about $1.5 billion, a proposal that consumer advocates say would materially raise monthly utility bills across its Washington service territory. The request comes as households face persistent inflation pressure and renewed scrutiny of utility affordability, with public hearings expected to draw strong opposition from customers and advocacy groups.

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Global Markets & Equities26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Marc Lore’s Wonder Bets on Texas, Automation and User-Built Restaurants as IPO Plans Take Shape

Marc Lore’s food-delivery and restaurant platform Wonder is accelerating its expansion in Texas while leaning harder into automation and a software-style model for building restaurants, according to reports. The company is also weighing an initial public offering, signaling that its next phase may be defined as much by capital markets ambition as by operational scale.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Mega-Cap Earnings Wave Tests Market Confidence as Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Exxon Report

A heavy week of earnings from some of the world’s most influential companies is set to test already fragile market confidence, with Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Exxon Mobil, Boeing, Verizon and others due to report. Investors will be watching not only for profit and revenue beats, but also for guidance on artificial intelligence spending, cloud demand, consumer resilience, energy margins and the broader health of corporate America.

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World Sports25 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

FBI Takes Over Probe Into $1 Million Pokémon and Sports Cards Theft From FedEx Truck Near PSA Headquarters

The FBI has taken over an investigation into the theft of nearly $1 million in rare Pokémon and sports trading cards stolen from a FedEx truck outside PSA’s headquarters in Orange County, according to reports. The case has drawn unusual attention because of the high resale value of graded collectibles and the growing sophistication of thefts targeting the trading-card supply chain.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy25 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Apple Probes iPhone Duo Display Cracks as Users Report Hinge-Side Failures

Apple is reviewing reports of cracked inner displays on its new iPhone Duo after users said damage appeared near the hinge, in some cases after only minimal use. The complaints have raised fresh questions about the durability of foldable-style hardware and whether the issue points to a manufacturing defect or a structural weakness in the device’s design.

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World Politics & Diplomacy25 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Kim Jong Un Makes First China Visit in Over a Year as Ties Warm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made his first known visit to China in more than a year, underscoring a renewed phase of engagement between the two neighbors. The trip comes as Beijing and Pyongyang appear to be deepening practical cooperation, with border infrastructure and trade links drawing fresh attention from regional observers.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Five Market Themes to Watch as Central Banks, Earnings and Politics Collide

Global markets enter a pivotal week shaped by central bank decisions, heavyweight corporate earnings and politically sensitive developments in Israel, Brazil and China. Investors will be watching whether the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank reinforce the case for higher-for-longer rates, while results from Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft test the durability of corporate spending and consumer demand.

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Global Markets & Equities23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving Under Scrutiny After Fatal California Freeway Crash

A 71-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode on a California freeway, according to local reports and the California Highway Patrol. The crash intensifies scrutiny of Tesla’s driver-assistance technology at a sensitive moment for the company, which has positioned autonomy as central to its long-term growth narrative.

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Global Markets & Equities23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Trump Orders Housing Affordability Push, Launches Task Force on Manufactured Homes

President Donald Trump has ordered a new federal push to reduce housing costs, including the creation of a task force focused on manufactured homes and other affordability measures, according to reports from Realtor.com and Reuters. The move signals a broader White House effort to address one of the most politically sensitive economic issues ahead of the election, while also highlighting the limits of executive action in a market constrained by high borrowing costs, tight supply and elevated construction expenses.

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