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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 & Equities06 Oct 2026, 01:40 PM IST

Seattle’s Tax Load Shifted Toward Business as Jobs Moved Out, New Report Says

A new analysis highlighted by local business outlets says Seattle’s tax burden has risen sharply over the past decade, with business taxes increasing far faster than population growth while jobs have lagged or moved away. The report adds fresh pressure to an already fraught debate over the city’s competitiveness, downtown recovery, and the long-term cost of funding public services through employer-heavy taxation.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 05:30 AM IST

Seattle Opens Sound Transit’s First Infill Station as Regional Rail Buildout Accelerates

Seattle’s newest light rail stop has opened in Pinehurst, marking Sound Transit’s first infill station and a notable milestone in the region’s long-running transit expansion. The debut drew celebratory crowds even as critics questioned the station’s cost and value, underscoring the political and fiscal tensions that continue to shadow major infrastructure spending.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

Seattle Celebrates Sound Transit’s First Infill Station as Pinehurst Debut Tests the Value of Urban Rail Density

Sound Transit has opened its first infill station, Pinehurst, in Seattle’s north end, marking a notable milestone in the region’s light rail buildout. The new stop is being framed by supporters as a long-term bet on walkability, access and network efficiency, while critics question the cost and whether the investment will deliver enough ridership to justify the price tag.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 10:12 PM IST

Seattle’s Pinehurst Infill Station Opens as Sound Transit Bets on Density, Access and Long-Term Ridership

Sound Transit has opened Pinehurst Station, its first infill light rail stop in Seattle, drawing both celebration and criticism as the agency expands service in an established neighborhood rather than at a new development site. The project underscores a broader transit strategy: add access where the network already runs, even as opponents question the cost and near-term ridership payoff.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance12 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Banks Remain Sound, but AI Bubble Is the Real Market Risk, Says Julius Baer CEO Stefan Bollinger

Julius Baer chief executive Stefan Bollinger said the banking sector remains fundamentally safe, while warning that an artificial intelligence-driven valuation bubble could pose a far larger threat to global markets. He also described India’s recent equity correction as healthy and said investors are increasingly broadening exposure into hedge funds and private equity amid uncertainty over the Federal Reserve and rising Japanese yields.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Banks Remain Sound, but AI Bubble Is the Real Market Risk, Says Julius Baer CEO Stefan Bollinger

Julius Baer chief executive Stefan Bollinger said the banking system remains fundamentally safe, even as he warned that an artificial intelligence bubble could pose a far greater threat to global markets. He also described the recent correction in Indian equities as healthy, arguing that it does not alter the country’s long-term growth narrative. Bollinger said investors are increasingly broadening their allocations into hedge funds and private equity, while uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next move and rising Japanese yields continue to shape global asset flows.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition07 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Hawkmoths Repeatedly Evolved Ultrasound Genitals to Outsmart Bats

A new line of research suggests hawkmoths have independently evolved genital structures that emit ultrasound, creating a surprising anti-bat defense that scrambles predator sonar. The finding adds a striking example of repeated evolutionary innovation, showing how sexual anatomy can be repurposed for survival under intense predation pressure.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Banks Remain Sound, But AI Bubble Could Be the Real Market Risk: Julius Baer CEO Stefan Bollinger

Julius Baer Chief Executive Stefan Bollinger said the banking sector remains fundamentally safe, while warning that an artificial intelligence bubble could pose a more serious threat to global markets. He also described India’s recent equity valuation correction as healthy, arguing that it does not alter the country’s long-term growth story.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Banks Remain Sound, But AI Bubble Is the Bigger Market Risk: Julius Baer CEO Stefan Bollinger

Julius Baer chief executive Stefan Bollinger said the banking sector remains fundamentally safe, while warning that an artificial intelligence bubble poses a more serious threat to global markets. He also said India’s recent equity valuation correction looks healthy and does not alter the country’s long-term growth story, even as investors increasingly diversify into hedge funds and private equity.

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India Entertainment & Culture22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

From Classical Kritis to Crowd-Pleasers, Navaratri’s Kolu Soundtrack Finds Its Moment

As Navaratri gatherings gather pace across India, the humble kolu display is being matched by an equally curated musical tradition: devotional kritis, folk numbers and popular film songs that shape the festival’s atmosphere. The result is a playlist that reflects both continuity and change, blending temple-rooted devotion with the tastes of younger households and urban audiences.

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