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AMD plans PsiQuantum investment, expands quantum partnershipTech — 1dAMD plans an undisclosed equity investment in PsiQuantum and has expanded its partnership to combine AMD processors, GPUs and software with PsiQuantum’s photonics technology to build infrastructure for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. The companies are also developing hybrid quantum, high-performance and AI computing applications, with early work focused on quantum error correction and cancer drug discovery simulations.

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Jared Kim This hybrid approach with GPUs and photonics could speed up real work on cancer drug simulations if error correction improves.

Nebraska Medicaid work rules deny 1,090 applications and renewals amid reported confusionHealth — 4dNebraska’s early Medicaid work requirements have led to more than 1,000 application and renewal denials, while residents and advocates report confusion and administrative problems. One 64-year-old cancer patient says losing coverage forced him to delay scans and treatment, underscoring concerns that the rules are disrupting access to care.

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Tom Gallagher The numbers show the requirements are too confusing to work as intended right now.

Ronald McDonald Houses Support Families WorldwideLifestyle — 4dRonald McDonald Houses and programs support families navigating children’s medical care with free places to stay, practical services and a welcoming community; families in Delaware and South Jersey describe the emotional support as vital during long, uncertain treatment journeys. Across locations, the work also includes donated blankets and, in the Philippines, early-learning centers, vaccination support and a hospital family room that has served thousands of caregivers.

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Former ASEAN IP chair stresses regional cooperation during pandemicBusiness — 4dA former Philippine intellectual-property chief reflects on leading an ASEAN working group through the pandemic, emphasizing that regional leadership requires cooperation rather than imposing national priorities. Separate management advice recommends balancing autonomy with guidance when delegating and making expectations clear; another post encourages asking for help early and defining the desired outcome, deadline and decision boundaries.

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Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll Has Elbow Surgery but Expects Brief Recovery — 6dDiamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove loose bodies from his right elbow after discomfort worsened following the season. He expects the surgery to delay his offseason hitting work only briefly and hopes to resume swinging in early December.

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Priya Raman Handling the elbow now makes sense before it becomes a bigger issue during the year. His bat speed is too valuable to the lineup.

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.

Doug Ricks and Pete Ricketts win Idaho and Nebraska Senate races — Nov 4, 2026AP called Nebraska's Senate race for Pete Ricketts early Wednesday; he told supporters socialism "does not work in Nebraska." Doug Ricks won Idaho District 34 about 81% to 19%.

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Tom Gallagher Ricketts kept the seat despite Osborn's strong independent run, but the margin shows voters wanted change.

HSBC to Launch Hong Kong AI Institute in 2027 with University PartnerTech — Nov 1, 2026HSBC will open a global AI and emerging-tech research institute in Hong Kong in early 2027 with HKUST, starting with at least 35 specialists and fraud, crypto, and blockchain work.

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House, State Election Results Develop Across DistrictsPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Rep. Lou Correa opened a substantial early lead over Republican David Pan in California’s 46th Congressional District. In New York’s 16th District, counting was delayed as Westchester County worked to restore voting machines, with officials considering a bipartisan plan to begin counting tens of thousands of ballots set aside.

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Sonoco Plans $40M Richmond Mill ExpansionBusiness — Nov 2, 2026Sonoco plans to invest $40 million over two years to modernize and expand its Richmond, Virginia, paperboard mill, adding about 9,000 tons of annual capacity while maintaining production during construction. Work is expected to start in early 2027, with upgrades spanning manufacturing, pulping, water systems and automation and completion targeted by the end of 2028.

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Pinsley Leads Early in Pennsylvania Senate Control RacePolitics — Nov 2, 2026Pennsylvania state Sen. Jarrett Coleman and Democratic challenger Mark Pinsley faced off in a closely watched rematch that could affect control of the state Senate, where Republicans hold a 27–23 majority. The campaign drew substantial fundraising and sharp attacks from both candidates, with Coleman emphasizing free markets and transparency and Pinsley focusing on fairness for working people.

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Latino Groups Deploy Caravans and Alerts to Spur Early Voting — Oct 26, 2026Latino voter engagement is drawing attention through early-voting outreach and efforts to reassure voters that ballots are secure. Sen. Ruben Gallego is also advancing an immigration plan pairing stronger border security with asylum changes and a citizenship pathway, while urging Democrats to invest in working-class Latino voters.

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

West Virginia Celebrates Career Education MonthTech — Nov 2, 2026West Virginia is promoting career and technical education as a route to in-demand jobs, expanding early exposure and work-based learning, while a Burnley initiative advocates earlier technical pathways and financial support for apprenticeships. But career-tech programs also face funding uncertainty: a California district issued layoff notices to program staff amid concerns that reduced dedicated funding could threaten access.

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Suns’ Ighodaro Out Against Thunder, Day-to-Day — Oct 25, 2026Suns center Oso Ighodaro is day-to-day with an oblique strain after missing multiple games, and could return against Denver after participating in most of practice. Phoenix has relied on Khaman Maluach and Duop Reath in his absence as the team works to address its early rebounding struggles.

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Warhound launches $200 million gene-edited dog venture — Oct 22, 2026Warhound, founded by Palmer Luckey and Ben Lamm, raised $200 million to gene-edit and clone working dogs for military and police use, with first puppies possible in early 2027.

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Nicole Hardy Spending that much on custom dogs by 2027 ignores how well regular breeds already perform with training.

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.

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.

San Francisco I-80 Reopens After Weekend DelaysWeather — Oct 24, 2026Caltrans reopened all westbound I-80 lanes and ramps in San Francisco early Monday after weekend resurfacing work, which caused significant Bay Bridge and city-street backups. The agency says another weekend closure is planned for Nov. 6-9 to repave southbound U.S. 101 at Hospital Curve.

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Education and Hospitality Jobs Span Five U.S. CitiesLifestyle — Oct 24, 2026Hiring roundups highlight education roles in Sherwood, Birmingham, Augusta and Huntsville, spanning early-childhood and after-school programs, workforce training, STEM, assessment development and music instruction. Birmingham also has restaurant and hospitality openings, from kitchen and banquet work to restaurant management and an executive chef role.

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AstraZeneca signs $1.5 billion AI drug-discovery deal — Oct 15, 2026AstraZeneca will pay insitro $40M upfront and up to $1.46B in milestones for Virtual Human AI work on MASH and heart disease; Barr says early finds keep them ahead of journals.

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Sam Okafor This kind of AI partnership could finally speed up real options for MASH patients who have few treatments now.

St. Louis to pause tornado demolitions until 2027 after 560 buildings razedWeather — Oct 27, 2026St. Louis will largely pause tornado-damaged home demolitions in December and plans to resume with Phase 2 in early 2027, after completing the first phase focused on dangerous buildings, major corridors and owner requests. Officials say roughly 1,400 to 1,600 structures need demolition overall and another $40 million or more is needed to finish; the city says the winter pause is for planning and resetting, not because funds for current work have run out.

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Vehicle kills pedestrian on Tuscaloosa’s Skyland Boulevard — Oct 18, 2026A 68-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while crossing Skyland Boulevard near Overhill Road in Tuscaloosa early Sunday. The 19-year-old driver called 911, and police are investigating while working to identify the victim and notify his family.

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Jalen Duren Signs $200 Million Pistons Extension — Oct 18, 2026After a contract dispute, Jalen Duren opened Detroit’s preseason with 24 points in 15 minutes, offering an early sign of the expanded offensive game he says he is working to develop. The Pistons’ opening schedule will test whether he can apply those skills against physical rim protectors and bigs who draw him away from the basket.

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Anna Sui’s 100-Plus Looks Debut in Bloomfield Hills — Oct 19, 2026Cranbrook Art Museum has opened “The World of Anna Sui,” a homecoming exhibition featuring more than 100 looks organized around 12 recurring fashion archetypes and running through Feb. 28, 2027. The Detroit-born designer’s work reflects influences including local music, vintage style and her early experiences in metro Detroit.

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Native groups mobilize across regions to boost voting — Oct 24, 2026Across Native communities, officials and advocates are working to improve voting access: the Kivalliq Inuit Association is adding mobile polling and youth outreach, while legal observers will monitor South Dakota polling places amid concerns about registration rules and other barriers. In Alaska, candidates are courting Native voters as remote communities face low early turnout and polling-place failures; President Trump has also said his administration would sue to block certification of the Senate race if the incumbent loses.

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Dogwood Trust brings 350-plus western NC partners togetherHealth — Oct 14, 2026North Carolina’s history spans Indigenous communities, colonial settlement and revolution, while Scottish botanist John Lyon helped introduce Appalachian plants to horticulture through his early-19th-century expeditions. Today, Raleigh is promoting native plants and restricting invasive species, while western North Carolina organizations continue community rebuilding and resilience work after Hurricane Helene.

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