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1. Article · Aug 9, 2026 · Curtis Deacon

   Brazil bought $5.2 billion in Chinese cars, then pushed carmakers to open local factories (opens the original)

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   Brazil is importing Chinese-made cars at a record pace, but the larger story may be what the country wants in return. According to The Auto Wire, in the first five months of 2026, Brazil bought $5.2 billion worth of Chinese vehicles. The wave of purchases was enough to move it past Russia as China's biggest overseas car market. Much of that growth came from battery-electric and hybrid vehicles. According to The Auto Wire's Shawn Henry, the accelerated purchases came as Brazil increased duties on

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2. Article · Aug 1, 2026 · Curtis Deacon

   Houston homeowners face Texas' highest HOA fees, with more than half paying monthly dues (opens the original)

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   Owning a home in the Houston area often means budgeting for more than just a mortgage payment. According to a new analysis, Houston has the highest homeowners association costs among major Texas metro areas. Those charges come on top of two other growing ownership expenses: property taxes and insurance. According to the Houston Business Journal and as detailed by KHOU 11, more than half of area homeowners pay monthly dues. The outlet highlighted a national pattern of rising HOA fees, with some m

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