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Halloween, Fall Events Planned Across RegionsLifestyle — Oct 29, 2026Communities in Columbia and across New York’s Adirondacks are marking Halloween weekend with local festivities, including family activities, performances and other cultural events. The Adirondack-area lineup also includes storytelling, poetry and a community health symposium.

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Exxon, Chevron Cancel ADIPEC Trips Over Security — Oct 29, 2026ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods and Chevron upstream president Clay Neff have canceled plans to attend the ADIPEC oil conference in Abu Dhabi over security concerns. The withdrawals come amid heightened regional tensions and worries about potential conflict involving Iran.

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Rachel Meyers Oil executives skipping the conference shows the Iran tensions are hitting business decisions hard already.

Adidas Raises 2026 Profit Outlook After Record Q3 — Oct 20, 2026Adidas raised 2026 operating-profit guidance to about €2.5B from €2.3B after record Q3 revenue of €7.25B and operating profit of €1.01B, up 37%.

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Priya Raman The revenue beat and raised guidance are solid but I hope it translates to more competitive products against Nike.

Ye Stages Yeezy Runway Comeback in Los Angeles — Nov 2, 2026Ye will present Yeezy Season 01 on November 4 at the brand’s first Los Angeles flagship, marking Yeezy’s first runway show in more than four years. The show signals a renewed push for the brand after its 2022 split with Adidas and ensuing controversies, as Yeezy rebuilds through online sales and retail partnerships.

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Hockey Teams Pair Games With Trick-or-Treat Stations and Costume ContestsSports — Oct 28, 2026Several hockey teams are turning Halloween into family nights, offering trick-or-treating, treat bags and costume activities alongside games in Salmon Arm, Albuquerque and Trenton. Trenton’s Ironhawks are also offering $13 tickets, T-shirt giveaways and costume contests for their Halloween home game against Adirondack.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Orlando Pirates unveil limited-edition 2026/27 third kit inspired by SowetoSports — Oct 24, 2026Orlando Pirates and Adidas unveiled the club’s limited-edition 2026/27 third kit, whose Soweto-inspired rooftop graphics and colors celebrate the club’s Orlando roots and generations of supporters. The jersey debuted at South Africa Fashion Week and went on sale in late October.

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Nicole Hardy The rooftop graphics make this kit feel like a true tribute to the club's Orlando heritage.

Boise State reaches Pac-12 final with 2-0 winSports — 5dBoise State advanced to the Pac-12 women’s soccer championship with a 2-0 semifinal win over San Diego State, scoring through Cindy Conner and Madie Donovan while goalkeeper Ava De Leest recorded a shutout. The Broncos, who shared the regular-season title and beat Washington State to reach the semifinals, will face Utah or Gonzaga for the tournament championship.

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Iowa State, Cincinnati Meet With Bowl Eligibility at Stake — 6dIowa State faces Cincinnati looking to rebound from a loss, with defensive struggles—possibly involving late-game fatigue—remaining a key concern even as the offense shows signs of progress. Cincinnati has also shown it can challenge strong Big 12 teams, while one matchup analysis favors Iowa State at home based on its overall efficiency and steadier defense.

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Kreider Exits Bruins Game Unable to Bear Weight — 2dCanadiens forward Chris Kreider left Thursday’s 5-2 win over Boston after an apparently accidental collision with Bruins forward Michael Eyssimont, exiting with a suspected left leg or knee injury and unable to put weight on it. Montreal had no immediate update on the 35-year-old’s condition, leaving his availability for Saturday’s game against Colorado uncertain.

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Bruins, Canadiens Vie for Atlantic Division LeadSports — 4dThe Boston Bruins edged the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 at TD Garden, preserving their one-point lead atop the Atlantic Division. Morgan Geekie scored the decisive goal and extended his scoring streak to four games, while Elias Lindholm also contributed offensively.

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ElegantSwiss Readies Over 800 Luxury Watches for 2026 HolidaysBusiness — Nov 7, 2026New York Diamond District dealer ElegantSwiss says its showroom and website are stocked for the 2026 holiday season with authenticated luxury watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and other brands, as well as curated jewelry. The company says it can source specific watch models and offers insured shipping.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of US Inflation DataFinance — 5dThe dollar steadied ahead of U.S. October inflation data, which investors see as a key signal for the Federal Reserve’s rate decisions; recent risk appetite and falling yields had pressured the currency, while strong jobs data and expectations of rate hikes offered support. October inflation hotter than expected could revive dollar gains.

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Rachel Meyers If inflation prints hotter than expected the Fed will have to keep hiking and the dollar should break higher soon.

Canadiens rally past Mammoth 5-4 in OT — Nov 4, 2026Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime to lift Montreal past Utah, 5-4, despite Logan Cooley’s hat trick. Nick Suzuki returned from a six-game absence with a goal and two assists, as the Canadiens bounced back from blowing a four-goal lead in their previous game.

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Silver Rail Elementary Readies Nov. 12 Return After October ShootingHealth — Nov 2, 2026Silver Rail Elementary in Bend plans to reopen Nov. 12, nearly a month after a shooting killed three students and a teacher. The district expects repairs to finish by Nov. 9 and will provide added campus security and mental health support as students return.

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Cubs Enter Offseason Facing Pitching, Roster QuestionsSports — Oct 30, 2026The Cubs face a major offseason rebuild, with much of their rotation and outfield potentially departing and early projections placing them well behind the Brewers, whose pitching depth and player development have widened the gap. Chicago’s infield looks steadier, and top prospect Owen Ayers could help at catcher, but the team’s struggles have renewed calls to invest in a durable frontline starter rather than rely on risky gambles.

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Jets rally from four-goal deficit to beat CanadiensSports — Nov 4, 2026

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Rachel Meyers Montreal had no business losing after jumping out to a four nothing lead, they stopped playing once they got comfortable.

Cherish the Ladies headlining Celtic Christmas among holiday eventsEntertainment — Nov 2, 2026Holiday performances span a 1940s-inspired family musical, a West End songbook fundraiser for touring theater workers, a Baltimore R&B, soul and jazz concert, and a Celtic Christmas show by Cherish the Ladies. Together, the events feature festive favorites across musical styles, from Broadway and jazz standards to Irish music.

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Greensboro Limits Sprinklers to Once Weekly as Calgary Readies Outdoor BanEnvironment — Nov 2, 2026Greensboro is imposing Stage 2 water limits as drought drains its reservoirs, restricting most sprinkler use to once a week and requiring golf courses and institutional fields to cut consumption. Calgary and nearby communities will begin roughly four weeks of city-wide restrictions while crews connect a replacement feeder main, banning outdoor water use and urging residents to conserve indoors to keep demand below 500 million litres a day.

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Red Wings Suspend Dylan Larkin Without Pay — Oct 24, 2026The Red Wings’ repeated scouting of the Canadiens has fueled speculation that Montreal could be a trade destination for Dylan Larkin if he adds it to his approved list, though Detroit says nothing publicly and the visits are not confirmed to be solely about him. Detroit is reportedly seeking a major return, including an immediate replacement, which could make a deal difficult while Larkin remains under contract and productive.

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Canadiens Beat Penguins 5-4, Win Fifth Straight — Oct 30, 2026Josh Anderson scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 for their fifth straight win. Sidney Crosby scored and recorded two assists, passing Ray Bourque for the most assists with one NHL franchise and tying Marcel Dionne for sixth in career points.

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Book argues self-compassion outperforms self-esteem for mental health — Oct 31, 2026Constant positive self-evaluation backfires into comparison, narcissism, and collapse at failure; self-compassion offers steadier care without needing to win.

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Canadiens start Dobes over Fowler, top Stars 5-2 — Oct 28, 2026The Canadiens turned to Jakub Dobeš against Dallas, ending Jacob Fowler’s run of six straight wins after Fowler excelled during the road trip. Coach Martin St. Louis cited workload and travel in the decision, giving the struggling Dobeš a chance to regain form.

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South Korea readies market steps ahead of US midterm trade shifts — Oct 27, 2026Asian governments and exporters are watching the U.S. midterms for signals on trade, tariffs and supply chains, but analysts expect congressional shifts to bring more scrutiny than an immediate overhaul of policy, given presidential authority and veto power. South Korea is also monitoring potential market volatility, while businesses in South Korea and Thailand face uncertainty over U.S. trade measures and their effects on exports, investment and manufacturing.

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Canadiens visit Blues while missing captain Suzuki on road trip — Oct 26, 2026The 6-3-2 Montreal Canadiens visit the 5-5-1 St. Louis Blues with both teams missing key players, including Montreal captain Nick Suzuki. Montreal has won two straight while allowing just two goals, but its struggling power play faces a strong Blues penalty kill, setting up a matchup expected to be closely contested.

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