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Banks Accused of Withholding Rate Cuts from Borrowers

We discuss how major banks have a poor track record of passing on rate cuts to borrowers, with only 4 out of 10 rate cuts being fully passed on over the past decade. As a potential rate cut looms, there are questions about whether banks will finally give borrowers a break. Our analysis shows banks typically take 10-14 days to react to rate changes, and even when rates hit record lows during the pandemic, none of the big four passed on the full cut. It’s a game of numbers, and it seems the banks are winning.

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Tennis Star Jannik Sinner Handed 3-Month Doping Ban Amid Controversy

We discuss the 3-month doping ban handed to world No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner. He tested positive for a banned substance last March but claimed it was accidental. The World Anti-Doping Agency initially pushed for a longer ban, but Sinner’s legal team secured a ban during the less significant part of the season, sparking controversy over perceived preferential treatment for top players. This case has reignited debates about fairness and transparency in anti-doping measures in the sport.

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Morning News Roundup: Coral Reef Breakthrough, Astronomical Spectacle, and More

We discuss a groundbreaking discovery in coral reef preservation, a rare astronomical event, a stunning cricket team victory, a new Indigenous art exhibition, a local dolphin rescue, and the weather forecast for the day.

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Copenhagen Lighting the Way to Greener, More Efficient Cities

COPENHAGEN — On a busy road in the center of town here, a string of green lights embedded in the bike path — the “Green Wave” — flashes on, helping cyclists avoid red traffic lights.

On a main artery into the city, truck drivers can see on smartphones when the next light will change. And in a nearby suburb, new LED streetlights brighten only as vehicles approach, dimming once they pass. Continue reading Copenhagen Lighting the Way to Greener, More Efficient Cities