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    Private capital favours profit over Ukraine's ruined regions▼Private money follows profit, not ruins in Ukraine’s EU-backed reconstruction✉newsWarUkraine3 h ago

    EU-backed reconstruction in Ukraine is drawing private investment mainly to profitable sectors and areas, rather than to the most heavily damaged regions, EUobserver reports. The report raises questions about whether recovery funding is reaching the places destroyed by war or simply following commercial returns.

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    Survey finds AI chatbots hurt some users' finances▼AI chatbots hurt some users’ finances, survey finds✉newsBusinessFinance2 h ago

    A new survey finds that some people who rely on AI chatbots for financial decisions have suffered harm to their personal finances. The finding is being picked up widely across US local news outlets, fueling debate about whether people should trust chatbot advice on money matters and what risks come with using these tools for financial guidance.

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    Law firm BFA Law has launched an investigation into Coastal Financial (CCB) on behalf of investors who suffered losses, examining potential securities fraud. The probe follows investor complaints about losses tied to the company. Investigations of this kind often precede shareholder lawsuits, and affected investors are being encouraged to come forward with details of their holdings.

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    Court ruling triggers utility refunds for BGE, Pepco, Delmarva customers▼Court ruling triggers refunds for BGE, Pepco and Delmarva Power customers✉newsWorldLaw & Courts2 h ago

    A court ruling has triggered refunds for customers of Maryland-area utilities BGE, Pepco and Delmarva Power. The decision means residents in Baltimore, Washington DC and Delaware service areas may be owed money on past bills. Local news outlets are reporting on who qualifies, how the refunds will be issued, and when customers can expect to see the credits on their accounts.

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    Germany can't say what became of its games subsidies●Games-Förderung: Bund weiß nicht, was aus geförderten Spielen geworden ist 250 Millionen Euro hat der Bund seit 2019 inMmastodonCultureEntertainment72 h ago

    Germany's federal government has put around 250 million euros into video game funding since 2019, but has no systematic record of whether the subsidised games were ever released or sold well. The gap in evaluation is drawing criticism, with commentators arguing that millions in taxpayer money are being distributed without any proper follow-up on results.

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    Blood pressure medicine recall and OpenAI model release cancelled▼Money Matters | Blood pressure medicine recall, OpenAI scraps new model release & more✉newsHealthMedicine29 min ago

    A blood pressure medication has been recalled, while OpenAI has scrapped a planned new model release. The recall affects patients taking the medication, who are advised to check their prescriptions and consult their doctor or pharmacist. OpenAI's decision to shelve its model release has drawn attention in the tech industry. Both stories are being covered together in a business news roundup.

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    Arrington Hails $51 Million Rural Health Investment for Texas●Arrington Celebrates $51 Million Rural Health Investment, With More to Come for Texas✉newsHealth5 h ago

    Representative Jodey Arrington announced a $51 million investment in rural health care in Texas, saying more funding for the state is expected to follow. The announcement highlights federal support aimed at strengthening medical services in rural communities, which often face hospital closures and shortages of providers. Details on which facilities or programs will receive the money were not immediately available.

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    AI startup EliseAI reaches $4 billion valuation▼AI startup EliseAI valued at $4 billion in latest funding round✉newsBusinessStartups56 min ago

    AI startup EliseAI has been valued at $4 billion following its latest funding round. The valuation marks a significant milestone for the company, which builds artificial intelligence tools, and underscores continued strong investor appetite for AI startups despite broader uncertainty in the technology funding market.

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    Hidden money questions cloud Nevada GOP congressional bid●Unpacking the hidden money behind a Nevada GOP congressional bid where financial transparency vanishes behind mystery loMmastodonWorldUS Politics24 h ago

    A Nevada Republican congressional campaign is facing scrutiny over its finances, with reports of undisclosed loans, missing disclosure filings and liens placed on a candidate's home. Critics say the pattern raises questions about who is really bankrolling the bid and whether campaign finance rules are being followed. The story is drawing attention from observers of US political funding and transparency.

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    Ranking the Dodgers' top 10 highest-paid players for 2026●https://www. wacoca.com/baseball/1428035/ ドジャース高額年俸選手TOP10の今季成績🔥2026年版契約総額➗契約年数の年平均額 # MajorLeagueBaseball # MLB # MLBViMmastodonSportBaseball14 h ago

    A Japanese-language roundup lists the Los Angeles Dodgers' ten highest-paid players, comparing their performance this season with contract value, total money and annual average salary for the 2026 edition. Interest follows the Dodgers' star-studded, big-spending roster and debate over whether their expensive lineup is delivering results on the field.