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- 1EU tells member states to curb energy demand as gas squeeze looms●The European Commission tells countries to curb energy demand as gas prices face a winter squeeze. Energy Commissioner D
The European Commission is urging member states to reduce energy demand ahead of winter, as gas prices face a squeeze on supply. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said the EU is not facing an immediate gas-security crisis, but a price-and-supply squeeze that could worsen, prompting calls for national measures to lower consumption and prepare for a tighter winter season.
- 2US Senate blocks measure demanding West Bank rights violations report▼US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank
The US Senate has blocked a measure that would have required a report on human rights violations in the West Bank. The move means no official accounting of alleged abuses will be produced under the proposal. The vote drew criticism from rights advocates who had pushed for greater scrutiny, while opponents argued the measure was unnecessary. Details on the vote breakdown and the senators behind the effort remain limited in early reporting.
- 3Odds of another Fed rate hike in October drop sharply▼Zinspolitik in den # USA - FED Die Wahrscheinlichkeit einer erneuten Zinserhöhung im Oktober ist damit extrem gesunken D
The likelihood of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates again in October has fallen sharply. Observers say the Fed will likely keep monitoring the effects of its previous tightening measures before deciding on further moves. Markets and investors are watching closely, with the development also drawing attention from cryptocurrency commentators sensitive to US monetary policy.
- 4Premier League clubs unlikely to back measures, fans say●@ stuart @ atomicpoet they should be, but not sure if there'll be 15 # PremierLeague clubs who'd vote for that. No City
Football fans are debating whether Premier League clubs would support a proposed measure, with scepticism that the required 15 clubs would vote in favour. The argument centres on money: excluding Manchester City would mean less television revenue, and clubs are seen as unlikely to back anything that costs them income.
- 5Tufte's 'lie factor' revived to critique distorted charts●-> représentation d'une évolution sans tenir compte de toutes les proportions = Indice de mensonge de Tufte " La représe
Edward Tufte's 'lie factor' concept is back in circulation among French-speaking readers. The idea, drawn from his classic book 'The Visual Display of Quantitative Information', holds that any graphic showing an evolution must keep physical magnitudes proportional to the numbers represented, otherwise the chart lies. Readers are quoting his rule that representation of numbers by measured quantities should be directly proportional, a principle often violated in media and business graphics.
- 6Detainees sleep on floor mattresses at Sanem prison●L'Essentiel: Solution d urgence a la prison de sanem des detenus dorment sur des matelas au sol https://www. lessentiel.
Luxembourg's Sanem prison has adopted an emergency measure to cope with overcrowding, with some detainees sleeping on mattresses placed directly on the floor. The report by Luxembourg outlet L'Essentiel highlights mounting pressure on the country's prison system and raises concerns about detention conditions. The situation has drawn attention as a sign that capacity limits have been reached.
- 7Irvine's Measure D would change how city council is elected▼2026 Election: Irvine’s Measure D would change how the council is elected
Irvine voters will weigh Measure D in the 2026 election, a ballot measure that would change the way the city council is elected. Details of the proposal remain limited, but the Orange County Register is covering the measure as part of its 2026 election reporting, drawing local attention to how Irvine residents will choose their council members in future elections.