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Strathcona to Acquire Greenfire in C$2.8 Billion Oil Sands DealBusiness — 2dStrathcona Resources agreed to acquire Greenfire Resources in a cash-and-stock deal valuing the Canadian oil sands producer at C$2.7 billion to C$2.9 billion, including debt. Greenfire shareholders can choose C$11 cash or 0.25 Strathcona shares for each share, combining the companies’ oil sands and heavy-oil operations.

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Marcus Bell Shareholders choosing between eleven dollars cash or a quarter share gives decent flexibility depending on whether they want liquidity or exposure to the bigger firm.

Canada Names Bridgewater Executive to Lead C$25B Fund — 2dKaren Karniol-Tambour is leaving Bridgewater Associates to become the first CEO of Canada’s C$25 billion Canada Strong Fund. The new fund will invest on commercial terms in major domestic projects and strategic Canadian companies, operate independently of day-to-day government oversight, and may offer Canadians a way to share in its returns.

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Finite State Raises $27M for AI Device SecurityTech — 1dFinite State raised $27 million in Series C funding to expand internationally and advance its autonomous AI-powered platform, which analyzes software and firmware in finished devices to identify vulnerabilities and help manufacturers prioritize fixes. The funding comes as AI speeds vulnerability discovery and manufacturers face growing pressure to secure connected products and meet cybersecurity requirements.

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“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” — Mark 11:24, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® CCommunity — 5dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Canada’s Five-Month Deficit Nearly Halves to C$5.36BFinance — Oct 30, 2026Canada’s August deficit was the smallest shortfall since June 2017 as the five-month gap nearly halved to C$5.36B from C$11.07B.

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Maya Lindstrom Program expenses keep climbing, so revenue growth is doing all the heavy lifting here.

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.

Erika Kirk Shares Late Husband’s Advice to Republicans After Election Losses — 6dErika Kirk urged Republicans to resist infighting and pay closer attention to voters’ economic concerns after a difficult election cycle, drawing on advice from her late husband, c… — by Andrew Powell

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Suspected cyberattacks spoil food at European supermarket chainsTech — Nov 2, 2026Suspected cyberattacks drove some European supermarket freezers to 50–55°C, spoiling food at dozens to more than 115 stores; no group claimed responsibility.

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Brazil releases voluntary global plan to phase out coal, oil and gasWorld — Nov 3, 2026On Nov. 3, 2026 Brazil published the first global voluntary fossil-fuel phaseout roadmap; existing projects already lock in nearly 7x the 1.5°C carbon budget.

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Maya Lindstrom Brazil's voluntary plan sounds reasonable but without firm deadlines it probably won't speed up the shift from oil and gas.

COP31 Leaders Urge Faster Global Climate ActionWorld — 4dCOP31 leaders urged governments to speed climate action, warning that warming and climate disasters are intensifying as the world nears an overshoot of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C limit; Turkey is promoting a goal to electrify more than a third of the global economy by 2035. Campaigners and Arctic researchers likewise called for urgent, science-led steps, citing worsening local impacts, stalled emissions progress and rapid polar changes with consequences worldwide.

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Roanoke Seeks $430K to Restore Landmark H&C Coffee SignLifestyle — Oct 30, 2026Roanoke’s historic H&C Coffee sign, dark for about four years and recently taken over by the Historical Society of Western Virginia, is slated for restoration with repaired supports and LED lighting designed to preserve its original neon appearance. A fundraising campaign will support the work and ongoing upkeep, with organizers aiming to relight the landmark in 2027 for the coffee company’s 100th anniversary.

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Cyberattacks knock out freezers at dozens of supermarkets in Belgium and Sweden — Nov 2, 2026Overnight Nov. 1-2, freezers at 40+ Delhaize stores in Belgium and ICA/Coop sites in Sweden hit 50-55°C; food spoiled. “Hot air is blowing into the freezers. Everything is ruined,” one ICA head said.

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Derek Foss Supermarkets need proper offline backups for their cooling systems instead of relying on networks that hackers can easily target.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Norris Perne boosts SS&C stake 247 percent in third quarterFinance — Oct 25, 2026Norris Perne & French LLP MI lifted its SS&C stake 247% in Q3 to about 267,000 shares and added new multi-million-dollar ETF holdings.

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Rachel Meyers Going heavy into SS&C while starting Treasury and Russell funds shows a mix of targeted bets and caution.

Beyer High Cancels Football Season Amid Misconduct ProbeSports — Nov 3, 2026Fred C. Beyer High School in Modesto canceled the rest of its football season after reports of videos allegedly showing misconduct by varsity players. Police cited one student for misdemeanor battery, and head coach Mike Young was placed on administrative leave; officials have released few details about the allegations or the reason for his leave.

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Lafayette Stabbing Suspect Arrested; One Dead, Two HurtWorld — Nov 1, 2026Tyronn C. Arceneaux, 32, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in a fatal stabbing during a large fight on Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette. Damon Martin died and two others were injured; police have not released further details about the confrontation as the investigation continues.

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Brokerages Raise Targets for Tamarack, BadgerFinance — Oct 21, 2026Analysts remain bullish on Tamarack Valley Energy, with RBC raising its price target to C$17 and ATB Cormark lifting its target to C$17.25 while maintaining an outperform rating. The stock carries a consensus Buy rating among 11 analysts.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Fire Erupts in Houston Airport Terminal Restaurant KitchenWorld — Oct 27, 2026A fire broke out in a restaurant at Terminal C of Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, sending smoke and flames into view and prompting nearby passengers to be moved as a precaution. Firefighters extinguished the blaze; no injuries were reported, and flights were not affected.

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SSR Mining plans $712M Roxmore acquisitionBusiness — Oct 13, 2026SSR Mining agreed to buy Roxmore for C$6.75 a share cash plus spinout stock; sources put the package near C$712 million or $464 million as shares fell premarket.

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Tom Gallagher The $464 million US price for Roxmore assets might work if production ramps fast enough to cover it.

Mixed Listings Cover Politics and Company MeetingPolitics — Oct 25, 2026C-SPAN says it may earn a small commission when viewers buy featured books through its retailer links, with proceeds supporting network operations. Book orders and customer-service issues are handled by the retailers.

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Canadian Retail Sales Rebound 1.2% to $74.6BFinance — Oct 23, 2026Canadian retail sales rose 1.2% to C$74.6B in August, reversing a 0.8% July drop, with gains in all nine subsectors and a preliminary 0.7% September rise.

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Sam Okafor Even after adjusting for inflation the gains show people are spending more despite higher prices.

Recent Obituaries Listed Across Four CountiesLifestyle — Oct 28, 2026Recent obituary roundups covered people remembered in Davidson, Wilson and Williamson counties, while a Hawaii listing included Melissa Laurice Frazier, a teacher; Ruth Harue Kuramoto, a homemaker; Mary Balanon Llantero; and Richard C. Marzo, a retired county police officer and Army veteran. The notices provide details about their lives, survivors and services.

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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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Rubin Observatory Finds Large Dwarf-Planet CandidateScience — Oct 27, 2026Scientists using data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have identified 2026 ED138, a large object orbiting beyond Pluto that may be a new dwarf planet. Estimated at 600 to 1,500 kilometers wide, it was difficult to spot amid the crowded stars of the Milky Way; further observations are needed to determine its size and confirm its status.

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Orlando Pirates drawn in CAF Champions League group with Simba, Berkane and ColombeSports — Oct 28, 2026Orlando Pirates were drawn in Group C of the 2026–27 CAF Champions League with Morocco’s RS Berkane, Tanzania’s Simba SC and Cameroon’s Colombe Sportive; the group stage begins in November. The demanding six-match slate will test Pirates’ bid to reach the knockout rounds, while Durban City were drawn into Group B of the Confederation Cup.

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IRA Financial Promotes Retirement-Funded Business PurchasesFinance — Oct 27, 2026IRA Financial is promoting a Rollover as Business Startups (ROBS) arrangement that lets entrepreneurs use eligible retirement funds to buy an existing business without taking a taxable distribution or incurring an early-withdrawal penalty. The strategy requires a C corporation and its own 401(k) plan, and participants must work in the business and meet ongoing reporting requirements.

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Derek Foss Sounds useful for avoiding penalties, though requiring active work in the company limits who can actually use it.

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