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Axiom Eco-Pest Control adds residential services in four new marketsBusiness — Nov 3, 2026Axiom Eco-Pest Control is expanding residential pest-control coverage in communities across Washington, Colorado, Texas and Tennessee. Its programs emphasize property inspections, targeted treatments and prevention strategies tailored to local conditions.

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Axiom Eco-Pest Control expands residential services into five new marketsBusiness — Oct 23, 2026Axiom Eco-Pest Control is expanding residential services into Irving, Texas; Garden City, Idaho; Albany, Oregon; Greater Charlotte, North Carolina; and Greater Nashville, Tennessee. The offerings generally use property inspections, targeted treatments, and preventive measures to address household pests and reduce recurring activity, with some programs featuring layered protection and follow-up service.

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Axios Says Trump Is Setting Up Hegseth As Scapegoat; Trump Denies2 sources — Nov 5, 2026

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Chris Dalton It does seem like Trump could be lining up Hegseth to take heat if defense issues come up later on.

Axios examines election tech vulnerabilities for 20261 source — Oct 28, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom We should start auditing and replacing outdated voting machines years before 2026 to avoid last-minute chaos.

Hegseth reportedly makes unannounced visit to Israel, meets Netanyahu — Oct 19, 2026Hegseth posted it was an honor to visit our warfighters in @CENTCOM today after Axios reported he met Netanyahu in Israel ahead of the Oct. 27 election.

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Sam Okafor Vance saying the US won't intervene makes sense, but this kind of meeting still gives the impression of picking sides in their vote.

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.

Tesla Robotaxi Opens San Antonio, Extends Austin HoursTech — 5dTesla launched Robotaxi service in San Antonio, its fifth Texas city, while Austin service expanded to 21 hours a day, from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Austin change leaves a three-hour overnight pause as Tesla works toward its stated goal of round-the-clock operations by the end of 2026.

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Eau Claire approves fees that could raise farmers market costsPolitics — 3dEau Claire’s City Council unanimously approved a 2027 fee schedule that could sharply raise the Downtown Farmers Market’s Phoenix Park rental costs, potentially to $10,750 if charged the full rate. Vendors warn higher fees could force price increases or make the market unviable, while city officials say negotiations are ongoing and they do not intend to impose the maximum increase.

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Austria Plans 10-Year Espionage PenaltiesPolitics — 2dAustria plans to expand its espionage laws to cover spying against the EU and international organizations, criminalize recruiting agents, and raise the maximum sentence for spying against Austria from five to 10 years. The government says the changes address hybrid threats and aim to curb diplomatic cover for espionage and Vienna’s reputation as a spy hub.

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Tom Gallagher Criminalizing agent recruitment could actually stop networks early instead of just punishing the spies after the fact.

Tesla plans Texas Cybertruck wind-down for Cybercab — Nov 6, 2026Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027 to make room for increased Cybercab production. The company has not said whether Cybertruck production will move elsewhere or end entirely; the shift comes as Tesla prioritizes its robotaxi ambitions and the truck has faced weak demand and quality issues.

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Maya Lindstrom It's a shame to see the Cybertruck line scaled back when so many orders are still waiting.

Waymo to End Uber Partnership for Austin and Atlanta Rides in 2028Tech — Nov 4, 2026Waymo will end its Uber partnership in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028 and direct riders to book robotaxi trips through Waymo’s own app. The company says it wants a more consistent experience and a closer relationship with customers; Uber says it plans to host Waymo rides in its app for as long as the partnership continues.

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Maya Lindstrom Waymo cutting the Uber link makes sense for better control over rides but riders in those cities will need to switch apps by 2028.

Wasserman Schultz Wins Florida’s Redrawn 20th District — Nov 4, 2026Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz won Florida’s newly redrawn 20th Congressional District, defeating Republican Brent Andersen and independent Kedner Maxime. Her victory keeps the heavily Democratic seat in party hands after redistricting prompted her to run in the Broward County district.

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Maya Lindstrom It's good the seat stays Democratic since the area leans that way after the map changes.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Midterms Reshape Charlotte, Charleston County CouncilsPolitics — Nov 3, 2026Kim Amontree won the Charlotte County Commission District 4 race, defeating incumbent Stephen R. Deutsch. In Charleston County, Democrat Charles Glover unseated council chairman Joe Boykin, while Democrat Jaxie Ferguson also won a seat, giving the council two new members.

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ITA Airways Partners With Houston RocketsBusiness — Nov 2, 2026ITA Airways has partnered with Archer Aviation to explore an electric air-taxi network in Italy, including trips between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and the city center. The airline is also using a Houston Rockets marketing partnership to raise its profile in the U.S. following the launch of nonstop service between Houston and Rome.

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Joby Begins Florida Air Taxi Test FlightsBusiness — Oct 30, 2026Joby flew its piloted electric air taxi from St. Petersburg to Tampa on the 1914 first commercial airline route, opening a week of Florida tests with BETA.

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Wall Street Expects Volatility From Earnings, MidtermsFinance — Oct 30, 2026U.S. stocks ended a turbulent week lower as worries about AI spending and tech earnings weighed on markets, with investors bracing for more volatility. The coming week brings midterm elections, a crowded earnings calendar and the October jobs report; analysts highlighted ExxonMobil amid oil-market risks and Uber’s earnings amid robotaxi concerns, while Jim Cramer cautioned that strong results may not prevent further declines.

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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Orange County Woman Faces Federal Animal-Crushing ChargeWorld — Oct 30, 2026A 75-year-old Anaheim woman has been federally charged with animal crushing after authorities alleged she lured a pit bull puppy beneath her minivan with food and ran it over, killing it. The charge carries a maximum seven-year prison sentence, and she also faces state animal-cruelty charges.

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Waymo Nearly Doubles San Diego Service AreaTech — Oct 27, 2026Waymo is nearly doubling its San Diego service area, adding La Jolla, Clairemont and Mission Bay, including UC San Diego, the VA and UTC. Rides are open to all users, though the driverless taxis still do not serve highways or the airport.

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Amsterdam Art Zoo cages visitors amid hundreds of taxidermied animals — Oct 30, 2026Amsterdam's Art Zoo cages visitors in black metal while a 12-foot crocodile and hundreds of taxidermied animals appear free; van Tongeren calls the building one artwork.

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Rachel Meyers Locking people in cages while taxidermied animals seem free feels like a heavy-handed way to make a point about captivity.

Mercer Plans Homecoming for Thousands in MaconSports — Oct 27, 2026Mercer University’s Fall Campus Tour showcased uncommitted baseball prospects, led by Truitt Grubbs, who posted the event’s top average and maximum exit velocities. Grayson DelToro impressed as a two-way player, while catchers Levi Larsen and Luke Wright stood out for their hitting and defensive skills.

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Toyota, Waymo plan Japan robotaxi tests in 2027Tech — Oct 30, 2026Toyota and Waymo will test Level 4 bZ4X robotaxis in Japan in 2027 from the Takaoka plant. Nakajima: even if small, "we will actually use it" to find issues and proceed safely.

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Marcus Bell Waymo and Toyota teaming up might finally bring safe driverless taxis to places like Tokyo without the current safety driver costs.

Tensor, MTZ Plan Up to 500 German RobotaxisAuto — Oct 27, 2026Tensor Auto and Munich taxi operator Münchner Taxi Zentrum plan to deploy up to 500 autonomous taxis in German cities, pending final agreements and Level 4 regulatory approval. MTZ would run the service under its own brand using its dispatch system, while Tensor provides the vehicles and technology; the partners aim to expand deployments with European operators by 10,000 vehicles within 24 months of availability.

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SOUEAST to debut home robot and Level 4 robotaxi at 2026 eventAuto — Oct 29, 2026SOUEAST’s 2026 Global Technology Experience Day will feature its work in electrification, AI and future mobility, including solar-storage-charging and vehicle-to-grid systems, a home companion robot and an L4 robotaxi. The company also highlighted its C-DM hybrid system, designed to balance performance, fuel efficiency and range.

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Chris Brown appears in London court for affray sentencing after club attack — Oct 26, 2026Chris Brown appeared in a London court for sentencing after pleading guilty to affray over a 2023 nightclub attack in which prosecutors say he struck music producer Abraham Diaw with a bottle. His vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded guilty; affray carries a maximum three-year prison sentence, though a suspended term is possible.

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Rachel Meyers Chris Brown should get jail time for hitting someone with a bottle, even if it's his first UK offense.

Allentown Woman Admits $1M COVID Loan FraudFinance — Oct 27, 2026Allentown resident Mayerlyn Cordero pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy for filing fraudulent COVID-relief loan applications that brought in about $1 million, and for filing 23 fraudulent tax returns using stolen personal information. She is scheduled to be sentenced in February and faces a potential maximum of 110 years in prison.

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