Iowa researchers model world’s largest city sewer system
UI researchers unveiled a scale model of a deep sewer tunnel for St. Louis as part of Project Clear. The 6 percent size model includes a 20 foot dropshaft to reduce air buildup and improve water handling for 4.4 billion gallons daily. The effort aims to curb backups and environmental pollution.
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SUV Craze Drives Auto Show as Makers Push Demand
Los Angeles auto show highlights strong SUV demand with Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Jaguar electric Space concept. Mazda CX-5 and VW Atlas join lineup as SUVs lift share to 59 percent through October, supported by higher profits and loyalty.
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Yellen signals possible Fed rate hike soon
Fed Chair Janet Yellen indicated a rate rise could be appropriate relatively soon if data show continued progress toward the committee's goals. She noted future hikes would be gradual, with markets pricing in a strong odds of a 0.25 percentage point increase at the December FOMC meeting in Washington.
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Inflation climbs for third straight month in October
U S consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in October following a 0.3 percent September gain, driven by energy and housing costs. Inflation shows a gradual uptrend and supports bets on a December Federal Reserve rate hike amid a strong job market. The PCE gauge remains below the 2 percent goal.
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