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Attention, massive Baldur's Gate 3 tadpole hypocrites, this mod'll let you get stompy for the first time since 2023
- A new mod for Baldur's Gate 3 allows players to stomp on a tadpole, a previously unavailable action since 2023.
- The mod lets players embrace chaos and unleash their inner drama demon by stomping on the Illithid worm, offering a cathartic and unique experience.
- Players were previously restricted from stomping on the tadpole if they had consumed tadpoles and embraced their powers earlier in the game.
- The mod 'Stomp that Tadpole' by whatsontheflip enables players to freely stomp on the tadpole or pass a level 14 constitution check to do so.
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Former Citi executive sues bank over dismissal; cites discrimination
- A former Citi executive in London sues the bank, claiming wrongful dismissal following a controversial internal interview.
- The ex-employee alleges termination based on medical conditions and age, not misconduct, stemming from a virtual job interview in 2023.
- Citi accused the executive of making racially-insensitive remarks during the interview, leading to investigation and eventual dismissal.
- The former executive, citing health challenges like long COVID and menopausal symptoms, contends that her firing overlooked her dedicated service and health conditions.
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Amazon calls on NYC corporate employees to assist with grocery orders
- Amazon asked corporate employees in NYC to volunteer for grocery-delivery operations during Prime Day.
- Volunteers work two-hour shifts between 10 AM and 6 PM in a Brooklyn warehouse.
- This initiative aims to ease pressure on Amazon Fresh during a busy week.
- The company sees it as a chance for corporate staff to understand frontline operations better.
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Today: July 10, 2025 – Rates Decline
- Today's mortgage refinance rates: 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 15-year fixed at 5.68%.
- Borrowers can expect to pay around $649/month for a 30-year, $100,000 loan.
- Consider APR, which includes all costs, when assessing loan expenses and refinancing benefits.
- Expert insights suggest little change in mortgage rates through early 2025.
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Latest HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: July 10, 2025
- Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) enable homeowners to access the value of their homes, with HELOC being a revolving line of credit and home equity loan offering a lump-sum fixed rate.
- Borrowers can choose from different HELOC options based on the amount needed, ranging from $100K for medium projects to $500K for substantial financing needs with varying repayment terms like 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 years.
- Home equity signifies accumulated wealth based on the home's value owned by the homeowner, with options like HELOC or cash-out refinance available to leverage this equity for various financial needs.
- Calculating home equity involves deducting the current mortgage balance from the home's appraised value; lenders typically approve loans based on loan-to-value ratio, with some requiring an LTV of 80% or less.
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CD Rates Today: July 10, 2025 – Rates Move Lower
- CD rates up to 4.94% are available today across different term lengths.
- Short-term CDs like 3-month and 6-month offer high yields with average rates.
- Highest rates for 2, 3, and 5-year CDs available with average APY.
- Jumbo CDs offer competitive rates but with higher minimum deposit requirements.
- CDs are a safe investment option with potential for higher returns than savings accounts.
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Mortgage Rates Today: July 10, 2025 – 30-Year Rates Steady, 15-Year Rates Up
- Today's average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stands at 6.69%, up from the previous week, while the average APR on a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.72%.
- Refinancing options are available with varying rates, with the 30-year mortgage average APR at 6.72%.
- Factors influencing mortgage rates include economic conditions, Federal Reserve decisions, and global events.
- Prospective homeowners are advised to calculate affordability and explore various loan options based on their financial situation.
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Money Market Interest Rates Today: July 10, 2025 – Earn Up To 4.5%
- The current average money market rate is 0.52%, with the highest rate being up to 4.5% as reported by Curinos.
- Money market accounts are interest-bearing deposit accounts insured by the FDIC for banks and the NCUA for credit unions, providing up to $250,000 per depositor.
- Compared to regular savings accounts, money market accounts typically offer higher interest rates but may require higher minimum deposits and balances.
- When considering opening a money market account, it is advisable to compare rates, minimum balance requirements, fees, and withdrawal limits across different banks or credit unions.
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High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: July 10, 2025 – Rates Are Steady
- Savings account rates have remained stable compared to last week, with the highest yield reaching up to 5.84%.
- Traditional statement savings accounts have historically offered low interest rates, but rates have been increasing in recent years.
- Online banks and credit unions tend to offer higher interest rates than brick-and-mortar banks.
- High-yield savings accounts, while offering higher interest rates, may require meeting certain criteria like being a credit union member or maintaining a large deposit.
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Space Scum is a sci-fi strategy RPG take on Battle Brothers
- Space Scum is a sci-fi strategy RPG with turn-based battles, procedural planets, origins, character traits, mercenary permadeath, gear looting, and skill trees.
- The game features a variety of enemies such as space rats, space lizards, and space bugs, with a focus on ranged combat and specialization in hacking and turret use.
- Players can customize their origin story, encounter different environments, enemy types, factions, and missions in the gritty sci-fi universe of Space Scum.
- A Steam demo for Space Scum is set to be available in August 2025, offering players a chance to experience the game prior to its full release date.
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Daimler Truck to slash 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030
- German commercial vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Truck, plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as part of a cost-reduction strategy.
- The restructuring initiative is aimed at boosting efficiency and ensuring long-term competitiveness in the changing global automotive landscape.
- The job reductions will affect various departments, with the Mercedes-Benz Trucks division expected to bear a significant portion of the cuts.
- Daimler Truck intends to implement the cuts through natural attrition, retirements, and voluntary exit programs while offering compensation packages to impacted employees.
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Why HR must unite hiring and development to survive
- Siloed HR functions hamper talent acquisition and management alignment in organizations.
- The disconnect leads to high-potential employees leaving due to lack of growth visibility.
- Unified hiring and development approach is crucial for sustainable competitive advantage in markets.
- Shared platforms and mindset shift bridge the gap between acquisition and management.
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The Missing Layer in AI Infrastructure: Aggregating Agentic Traffic
- AI agents evolving into autonomous actors, generating outbound API traffic without human oversight.
- Risks of agentic traffic: cost overruns, lack of observability, security vulnerabilities.
- Existing infrastructure falls short in governing outbound traffic initiated by AI agents.
- The role of AI gateways in managing agentic behaviors by mediating, securing, and shaping traffic.
- Key capabilities of an AI gateway include credential shielding, rate limiting, and audit logging.
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Why government employees in Canada are anxious
- Government of Canada may resort to job cuts to keep budget deficit in check.
- Employees have been informed about potential cuts as the government aims to reduce spending.
- Budget cuts of $804 million over the next four years may lead to workforce reduction.
- The Canadian government seeks to save money to invest in priority projects for economic growth.
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Bihar restricts 35% quota for women in government jobs with domicile policy
- Bihar is implementing a domicile policy that restricts the job quota for women in state government jobs to permanent residents of the state.
- 35% reservation for women in government jobs now applies only to women who are permanent residents of Bihar.
- The new policy comes following demands and demonstrations by job seekers in Patna for the introduction of domicile policy in government jobs.
- The Cabinet of Bihar has also increased the pension for widowed and differently-abled women from Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 per month.
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