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Mayfair Gold Reports Wider Losses, C$25.6M LiquidityBusiness — 2dMayfair Gold reported a third-quarter net loss of C$8.2 million and a nine-month loss of C$22.9 million, both wider than a year earlier, while quarter-end cash stood at C$15.6 million. A subsequent C$10 million Macquarie investment lifted pro forma liquidity to about C$25.6 million; the investment was accompanied by a nonbinding term sheet for up to C$300 million in project financing.

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Energy Firms Report Quarterly Revenue, Profit GainsFinance — 4dTotal Energy Services reported third-quarter profit of C$21.52 million, or C$0.59 per share, up from C$14.50 million, or C$0.38 per share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 31.6% to C$342.99 million.

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Strathcona to Acquire Greenfire in C$2.8 Billion Oil Sands DealBusiness — 6dStrathcona 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.

Sony revives 1979 Walkman headphones with USB-CTech — 3dSony has revived its 1979 Walkman headphones as the MDR-3R, preserving the lightweight open-ear design and interchangeable orange and blue pads while adding USB-C, a microphone and in-line controls. A Stranger Things edition features red and black pads and themed branding and packaging.

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No Criminal Charges for Driver in Deadly Soccer Field Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old — 1dA Kansas driver whose pickup truck plowed into a youth soccer field, killing a 6-year-old boy and a father, will not face criminal charges after prosecutors determined the deadly c… — by Andrew Powell

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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.

Canada Names Bridgewater Executive to Lead C$25B Fund — 5dKaren 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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NFL Midseason Grades Reveal Wide Performance DivideSports — 2dAt the midpoint of the 2026 NFL season, the Eagles are struggling at 2-7 and the Cardinals have earned a middling C, while the 49ers stand out for their efficiency and resilience despite injuries. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan and tackle Trent Williams also lead an analyst’s midseason award rankings, and leaguewide grades point to a widening gap between contenders and teams near the bottom.

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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.

“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 — Nov 6, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Soccer Teams Across Regions Claim ChampionshipsSports — 5dGlenbrook South won the IHSA Class 3A boys soccer title, while Maine’s Hall-Dale captured its third consecutive Class C state championship with a 1-0 win. Wellington Heights claimed its third straight District 4 crown in a shootout, and Washington Township defended its county title with an undefeated season.

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UF approves Tower Hill naming rights for arena inside O'Connell CenterBusiness — 4dThe University of Florida approved a five-year naming-rights deal with Tower Hill Insurance, renaming the arena inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Tower Hill Arena while the building keeps its existing name. Financial terms were not disclosed; trustees also approved funding for the expanded Lemerand Athletic Center and related athletics projects.

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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.

Finite State Raises $27M for AI Device SecurityTech — 5dFinite 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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Erika Kirk Shares Late Husband’s Advice to Republicans After Election Losses — Nov 5, 2026Erika 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.

Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

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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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.

COP31 Leaders Call for Climate Justice and Faster Action — Nov 6, 2026COP31 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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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.

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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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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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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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.

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