According to CBS News, the cost of drinking water for Americans has risen sharply amid persistently high inflation. A new study by the nonprofit Food & Water Watch shows that American households are currently paying 62% more for residential water than they did a decade ago. The organization's study of 500 water systems averaged $531 last year. The government-operated water system in Hempstead, New York, charged residents the lowest average annual fee in the study at $133 last year. At the other end of the spectrum is San Jose, California, where the privately owned San Jose Water Company will charge residents an average of $1,416 in 2025, a 163% increase from ten years ago. Idaho has the lowest overall water prices, with its three largest water systems averaging $286 in 2025. West Virginia has the highest prices, with its two largest water systems averaging $1,383 annually. Food & Water Watch states that water costs are even higher in counties where water systems are operated by for-profit companies. These private companies will charge an average of $823 for water in 2025, $329 more than the public water supply system.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: While emotions may sometimes strain the bonds between the United States and Europe, we must never allow them to break. We must work together to strengthen this alliance and enable it to meet the threats of our time.

US President Trump: In the event of conflict, the services of external advisors Chris Lacivita and James Blair will be terminated immediately.

French Finance Ministry: Bond issuance strategy remains unchanged.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission: The power of the Piccadilly 2 reactor has been increased from 94% to 95%.

According to the Russian Federal State Statistics Service, consumer inflation was 0.96% in the week ending October 5, compared with 0.12% the previous week.