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BP appoints Emma Lewis, former Shell executive, to lead Downstream in 2027Business — Nov 4, 2026BP has appointed former Shell chemicals executive Emma Lewis to lead its Downstream business and join its leadership team, effective Jan. 4, 2027. Lewis brings more than 25 years of energy-sector experience; Richard Harding will remain interim head until she starts.

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Burlington Council President Traverse Enters 2027 Mayor Race — 6dBurlington City Council President Ben Traverse, a Democrat, announced he is running for mayor in March’s election, while incumbent Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has not said whether she will seek reelection. Traverse is emphasizing public safety, affordable housing and homelessness, and says he wants to bring the city together; he has also criticized the mayor’s approach to public safety.

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Two women’s players score on own baskets same day, one nearly costlySports — 6dTwo women’s college basketball players scored into their own baskets Friday: Northwestern State’s Karma Wynn gave Arkansas two points in an 89-59 loss, while New Mexico State’s Emma Christiano briefly put her team further behind against Southern Utah. The Aggies recovered to win 64-63 on Stacy Chovino’s late baskets.

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Elena Vasquez New Mexico State turning it around for a one point win after Christiano's mistake took some real focus.

HP Names Former GSK Chief Walmsley CEO — Nov 4, 2026HP named former GSK CEO and Microsoft board member Emma Walmsley as its next CEO, effective January 4, 2027, with interim chief Bruce Broussard set to become board chair. She will lead the company through a memory-chip shortage and a sluggish PC market as HP pursues growth in AI-enabled computers, despite Walmsley’s lack of direct hardware-industry experience.

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Jared Kim Walmsley lacks any hardware background so putting her in charge now feels risky while the PC market stays this weak.

Netflix Unveils Six-Part Pride & Prejudice Trailer — Oct 27, 2026Netflix released a trailer and first-look images for its six-part adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, arriving December 3. Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden star as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, with Olivia Colman among the cast; writer Dolly Alderton says the series aims to bring Austen’s familiar story and characters to a new generation.

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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.

Burlington Mayor Names Geraci Police Chief Nominee — Oct 26, 2026Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has chosen Anthony Geraci, a longtime New York law enforcement official and former police chief in Newburgh, as the city’s next police chief; City Council confirmation is expected Nov. 9. Geraci’s prior leadership has drawn controversy, including allegations of gender discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment in Newburgh, which he left in 2024.

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Teams Qualify for State, Reach Regional FinalsSports — Oct 23, 2026Cross-country runners across Illinois and Iowa secured postseason berths: three Lawrenceville-Red Hill girls advanced to an Illinois sectional, while Iowa qualifying meets sent numerous boys’ and girls’ teams and individuals to state. Ames senior Emma Stanley won her qualifying race in 18:53.9, leading the Iowa highlights.

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Trail closures hit Manitou Incline and other paths for repairsTravel — Oct 20, 2026Several trail and outdoor-access closures are scheduled: Colorado’s Manitou Incline will shut Oct. 24 for the Emma Crawford Coffin Races, while a section of Sooke’s Sunriver Nature Trail remains closed for restoration through Oct. 30. Two trails near Shasta Lake and Redding will be closed for resurfacing through Dec. 16, and a one-day paving closure on Honey Creek Drive will prevent pedestrians and cyclists from crossing there Oct. 22.

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Bears Edge Buccaneers as Mayfield Questions Penalties — 6dTampa Bay lost to Chicago amid costly penalties and an ineffective passing offense: Baker Mayfield suggested the Bears’ cadence contributed to false starts, while coach Todd Bowles said the Buccaneers needed to hold their composure. Former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho blamed Mayfield for the loss, as pregame analysis had identified Chicago’s vulnerable pass defense and the teams’ strength in the run game as key matchup factors.

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Macrons file defamation suit against Owens in Tennessee — 6dFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation suit against Candace Owens in Tennessee, where she lives, after a Delaware court ruled it lacked jurisdiction over her personally. The couple accuse Owens of spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron’s identity and their marriage, and seek a jury trial and damages.

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Ex-Guardians Pitchers Face Trial Over Alleged Betting Fraud — Nov 2, 2026Former Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are on trial in Brooklyn, accused of accepting bribes and tipping off gamblers about pitches so they could win hundreds of thousands of dollars on in-game bets. Both have pleaded not guilty; prosecutors say Clase began sharing information in 2023 and later recruited Ortiz, while the defense is expected to argue their pitching choices were strategic.

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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.

Rams Cornerback Jaylen Watson Out for Season — Nov 4, 2026Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after aggravating the injury in Sunday’s win over the Chargers. Los Angeles expects Josh Wallace and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. to help replace him, while the team has opened Myles Garrett’s practice window as he works back from knee surgery.

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Nicole Hardy Garrett returning could help the defense but Wallace and Forbes need to hold up immediately in the slot.

Pensacola Crash Kills Three Navy SailorsWorld — Oct 28, 2026Three U.S. Navy sailors—David DeAnda, Drekwon Bagley and François Prince Emmanuel Longdaye Yambete—were killed when their car crashed and caught fire in Pensacola, Florida. Police are investigating the cause; the sailors’ families and communities are mourning their deaths.

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France Riots Fuel Political Crisis, Could Boost Le Pen — Oct 19, 2026Violent unrest across France is strengthening Marine Le Pen’s efforts to portray herself as the candidate who can restore order, potentially improving her prospects amid public criticism of President Emmanuel Macron’s response. One survey also found that 46% of Muslim respondents would consider emigrating if Le Pen became president.

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Macron condemns foreign leaders’ remarks on France unrest — Oct 21, 2026French President Emmanuel Macron said he saw no clear evidence of direct foreign interference in France’s protests but warned that manipulated information, including AI-generated images of events that never happened, had fueled misleading comments by foreign leaders. He condemned the remarks as unacceptable and accused leaders including President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using France’s unrest for political purposes.

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Nicole Hardy AI fakes making up events in these protests could easily mislead everyone involved and make the real situation worse.

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.

Trump’s France Remarks Get Strong Support From State Department — Oct 23, 2026The State Department is standing behind President Donald Trump after French President Emmanuel Macron accused foreign leaders of making irresponsible comments about unrest that has… — by Andrew Powell

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Paris Shopkeepers Stockpile Weapons Ahead of ProtestsWorld — Oct 22, 2026Paris shopkeepers and residents are buying pepper gel and other self-defense devices ahead of another round of protests, after last weekend’s demonstrations brought widespread looting and many say they cannot rely on police to protect them. President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to curb unrest, including by restricting demonstrations and meeting with student representatives.

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Macron Seeks Gulf Diesel Supplies After Riots Over French Living Costs — Oct 20, 2026French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to the Persian Gulf to secure diesel after rioters fought police and torched cars in cities across France.

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Macron condemns looting but backs legitimate demands in France protests — Oct 18, 2026French President Emmanuel Macron condemned looting and violence during nationwide protests over living costs, while distinguishing violent actions from peaceful demonstrators’ legitimate grievances. He ordered a review of intelligence and police preparedness and called for talks to develop proposals addressing protesters’ concerns.

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Chris Dalton Calling for better police planning makes sense after the damage we've seen, but it shouldn't delay fixing the economy.

Patriots Beat Dolphins 24-19 in Rain-Soaked Game — Oct 30, 2026New England faces Miami with Drake Maye likely to lean on tight end Hunter Henry amid A.J. Brown’s absence, while Miami’s Ollie Gordon II brings a recent high-volume rushing workload. A key matchup is the Patriots’ sharp defensive split: they have excelled in man coverage but struggled in zone, creating a strategic dilemma against mobile Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis.

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Algorithms to Live By maps computer science to daily dilemmas — Oct 17, 2026Anyone buried in searches, to-do lists, or clutter gets principled rules for when to stop, what to keep, and what to do first.

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Emma Slater Explains DWTS Move to Avoid Deduction — Oct 11, 2026Emma Slater said her DWTS waltz foot looked sickled because she kept it on the floor to stop Carrie Ann Inaba docking a point; she and Jackson Olson scored 21/30.

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Emma Heming Willis Gets Candid About Dealing With Grief After Husband Bruce Willis’s Aphasia DiagnosisReporting — Sep 1, 2022Emma Heming Willis, wife of actor Bruce Willis, is opening up about what life has been like since his Aphasia diagnosis. On Tuesday, which was also National Grief Awareness Day, Emma Heming Willis took to her Instagram…

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Emma Slater Reveals Toenail Injury During DWTS Rehearsal — Sep 18, 2026Emma Slater peeled off her real big toenail on Instagram after it flip-flopped like a cat door in DWTS Season 35 rehearsals, warning squeamish fans not to watch.

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Sam Okafor The low opening score makes sense with an injury like this, but it's good she's pushing through with help from her friends on the show.