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Times Union 

Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk

An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams.

Express & Star 

Hunt looking to leave rivals in the dust

Monmore’s Nathan Hunt looks to land a remarkable triumph as both the Ladbrokes Gold Cup and Summer Stayers Classic finals take place at the track tonight.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Dollar falls after Powell greenlights September easing

The dollar weakened as sterling hit a two-year high following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication of a likely U.S. interest rate cut. Powell's remarks pointed to a decreased risk of inflation and heightened concerns about employment. This expectation boosted the euro and yen, contributing to a 0.81% drop in the dollar index.

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US Federal Reserve chair says 'time has come' to cut interest rate from 23-year high - Euronews

  1. US Federal Reserve chair says 'time has come' to cut interest rate from 23-year high  Euronews
  2. Market volatility looks more likely post-Jackson Hole  Financial Times
  3. Pound at highest level versus dollar since early 2022 as Fed chair signals rate cut imminent  Sky News
  4. ‘Time has come’ for US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, says Powell  The Guardian
  5. 'Time has come' for rate cuts, hints Fed as Bailey hails faster fall in inflation - latest updates  The... Читать дальше...

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Harris isn’t backing away from Biden’s democracy focus. But she’s putting her own spin on it

Before dropping his bid for reelection, President Joe Biden framed voters’ choice in November in dark and ominous terms, painting Republican nominee Donald Trump as a menace to American democracy and questioning whether the country could survive if he won. The Democratic Party’s new nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, isn’t shrinking from that message, but is putting her own spin on it. She is focusing less on the existential threat a second Trump term could pose to the country’s foundational institutions and traditions. Читать дальше...

The Punch 

Divorced-stricken Jigawa woman burns self to death

A 40-year-old woman (name withheld) has set herself ablaze after her husband divorced her in the Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday. Shiisu said the woman, who resides in the Garin Mallam village, poured petrol on her

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