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Chicago Partners Discloses $5.7 Million in New Third-Quarter ETF HoldingsBusiness — 5dChicago Partners Investment Group disclosed new third-quarter stakes in five ETFs: iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth, Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer – June, Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value, Innovator Equity Defined Protection – September, and Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer – May. The positions were valued at roughly $1.08 million to $1.26 million each.

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FundedTrading, PropAccount.com offer marketing credits for new prop firm launchesBusiness — 3dFundedTrading has partnered with white-label technology provider PropAccount.com to help entrepreneurs launch prop trading firms, combining firm setup tools with marketing support. Eligible operators who cite FundedTrading will receive marketing credit worth half of PropAccount.com’s setup fee, including $1,500 on its $3,000 plan.

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Priya Raman Entrepreneurs might like the half price marketing boost but they still need solid risk rules and capital to make any new firm viable.

Russia floats non-aggression pacts with NATO members in security talksWorld — 4dRussia has floated bilateral non-aggression pacts with individual NATO members, alongside mutual-defense and non-interference agreements, as possible elements of a new European security framework discussed in the context of Ukraine peace talks. Moscow has not named prospective partners or set conditions, and some European officials say broader security discussions should follow progress toward a ceasefire.

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Jared Kim Russia proposing separate deals looks like an attempt to split NATO rather than seek real security guarantees.

Roof Deployment Project Gives New Roofs to Over 875 VeteransLifestyle — 4dVeteran-owned businesses, contractors and nonprofit partners are providing free roof replacements to veterans across the country, including a 93-year-old World War II veteran in Oklahoma and veterans in Peoria, Cincinnati and Baton Rouge. The projects address long-standing damage veterans could not afford to repair and are being offered as a way to give back for their service.

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CenterBook Boosts Stakes in KLA and Three Others, Trims SpaceXFinance — Nov 7, 2026CenterBook Partners made varied third-quarter portfolio moves, sharply increasing stakes in KLA, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and Ameriprise Financial, while opening a new position in Primo Brands. It reduced its SpaceX holdings by 9.7%.

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Chris Dalton Opening a new Primo Brands position while cutting SpaceX suggests they are rotating toward steadier consumer names.

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.

LUMA Event Draws 375, Unveils Hall of FameBusiness — 4dPhoenix Media reported higher third-quarter revenue and improved gross margin as paid services grew, but advertising revenue declined and its net loss widened; it also said it is exploring ways to make content accessible to AI platforms. Separately, adtech executives at LUMA Partners’ New York event discussed AI and industry disruption, while an upcoming Bay Area gathering will focus on AI’s use in producing short-form marketing videos.

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Funds buy, sell Costco shares in Q3Finance — Nov 5, 2026Institutional investors showed mixed activity in Costco shares during the third quarter: Chicago Partners increased its stake and Basso Capital opened a new position, while Kelleher Financial Advisors cut its holdings by nearly 62%. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively owned about 68.5% of the stock.

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New Zealand Election Polls Show Tight RacePolitics — Nov 3, 2026New Zealand’s final pre-election poll puts National at 30% and Labour at 29%, with the Greens at 16% while coalition partners ACT and New Zealand First have slipped. Neither major bloc appears assured of a majority, leaving the Opportunity Party potentially pivotal in government formation, with Te Pāti Māori’s electorate wins affecting the seat calculations.

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Filings Show Wealth Managers Shift ETF HoldingsBusiness — Nov 5, 2026Institutional investors reported mixed third-quarter activity in the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF: Endowment Wealth Management, Principle Wealth Partners and Jacksonville Wealth Management disclosed new purchases, while Asset One Wealth Management reduced its stake by 53.5%. The ETF tracks U.S. companies Morningstar identifies as having sustainable competitive advantages.

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Brookfield Infrastructure Gets Approvals to Combine Two EntitiesFinance — Nov 5, 2026Brookfield Infrastructure has secured all approvals to merge Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation into one structure, with the change expected to close November 19, 2026, and current securityholders set to receive shares one-for-one. The company is not declaring a fourth-quarter distribution now, but the new entity intends, subject to board approval, to pay a dividend at the current rate of $0.455 per share.

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Nvidia Probes Reported Chinese Spy Effort Targeting Huang — Nov 4, 2026Nvidia is tightening controls on its AI chips reaching China through Southeast Asian intermediaries, including monitoring requirements for some cloud partners and reported limits on the share of computing capacity rented to Chinese customers. A new Democratic-led Congress is also expected to press the company over whether it is doing enough to prevent restricted chips from reaching China and other U.S. adversaries.

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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.

All Puerto Rico KFC, Taco Bell outlets closeBusiness — Nov 2, 2026All KFC and Taco Bell locations in Puerto Rico have temporarily closed after Yum! Brands terminated its franchise relationship with local operator Encanto Restaurants, saying it no longer met the company’s standards. Yum is seeking a new franchise partner to reopen the restaurants, though a reported takeover effort has encountered hurdles.

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Partnerships Expand Education, Community CollaborationLifestyle — Oct 31, 2026Columbia officials say effective partnerships, grounded in listening and shared responsibility, are essential to addressing homelessness. Educators in New Jersey are collaborating to help multilingual learners build math skills, while Houston City College and Space Center Houston are partnering to expand STEM education and prepare students for technology and aerospace careers.

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Tim McGraw reveals secret to 30-year marriage — Oct 29, 2026Tim McGraw says his long marriage to Faith Hill rests on a shared commitment to work through disagreements rather than treat leaving as the first response, while accepting that both partners change over time. As their daughters move into adulthood, the couple are adjusting to a quieter home and a new chapter together.

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Dana Whitfield Adjusting to an empty house sounds tough but smart they're treating it as a fresh start for them.

Report Counts 25 Partner Moves in Benefits and CompensationBusiness — Oct 19, 2026Staffing changes across law, accounting, insurance and Richmond-area organizations include 25 partner and counsel moves in employee benefits and executive compensation during August and September, alongside new hires, promotions and board appointments. Notable moves include CohnReznick’s appointment of Youmna Assad as an assurance partner and senior insurance-sector appointments at Conduit Re, Woodgate & Clark and Clearwater Underwriting.

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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.

Australia, Philippines update 1995 defense framework with new pactWorld — 1dAustralia and the Philippines signed an updated defense cooperation pact to deepen military coordination, including joint exercises, security cooperation and faster disaster response. The agreement replaces a 1995 framework and comes as the two countries strengthen their strategic partnership.

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Chris Dalton Replacing the 1995 deal finally brings the partnership in line with current security needs.

New Jersey Online Casinos Win $274.8M in SeptemberBusiness — Oct 26, 2026New Jersey’s online casinos continued to outpace Atlantic City’s in-person casinos, with September online revenue rising 13% year over year to $274.8 million while casino-floor revenue fell; Atlantic City’s annual revenue was nevertheless on pace for a possible record. The state’s casinos and online partners also reported more than $407.9 million in jackpot payouts through October 19, including 30 wins exceeding $1 million.

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Milan Clubs Unveil 71,500-Seat San Siro Replacement Plans — Oct 27, 2026AC Milan and Inter Milan unveiled plans for a 71,500-seat Generali Stadium, designed by Foster + Partners and MANICA to carry San Siro’s legacy into a new era; the project would be built beside the current ground, which is slated for partial demolition. The clubs are targeting completion in time for Euro 2032, while some Inter fans protested the loss of the historic stadium.

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Directors Acquire ETF Units Through Dividend ReinvestmentFinance — Oct 22, 2026Institutional investors disclosed new or increased stakes in the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF and iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF. Separately, Associate Global Partners directors Brett Cairns and Jason Billings increased holdings in two affiliated active ETFs through dividend reinvestment plans, with no units sold.

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Young's 125 powers New Zealand to 333 — 2dWill Young’s career-best 125 and Tim Seifert’s 58 powered New Zealand to 333 in the fourth ODI against India, after the pair built an 85-run opening stand and Young added a 90-run partnership with Finn Allen. India took wickets late to limit the total; the hosts needed a win to stay alive in the series, with India leading 2-0 after the third match was washed out.

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Jared Kim Seifert's contribution in the first partnership gave New Zealand the platform they needed here.

Quilt Exhibits Span Oregon, Minnesota, New YorkLifestyle — Oct 16, 2026Quilting events across the country are showcasing local creativity: Hillsboro’s Westside Quilters Guild show will feature about 200 quilts, designer presentations and workshops, while Rochester’s biennial Symphony of Quilts offers more than 200 quilts alongside demonstrations, an auction and a raffle. In the Bronx, artists and community partners have created quilts celebrating local stories and landmarks for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Wisconsin Establishes First Sister-State Tie in 36 Years — Oct 19, 2026Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Regional Council President Jérôme Durain signed an agreement making the French region Wisconsin’s first new sister-state partner in 36 years and its seventh overall. The partnership aims to expand economic, research, educational and cultural cooperation, including in agriculture, life sciences, clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

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Skydance names new distribution chiefs as eight executives exitBusiness — Nov 3, 2026Following its Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Skydance named Sarah Bergman and Mickey Carter to lead distribution as eight executives depart, while Rick Baker assumes Jeff Cross’s legal and partnership duties. The company is also restructuring communications, with seven senior executives leaving and a new leadership team being formed.

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Dolly Parton Book Program Adds New Sites Amid Local Funding Efforts — Nov 4, 2026Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is expanding and seeking support in communities across the U.S. and Wales, mailing free monthly books to children from birth to age 5. Local fundraising and partnerships remain key to launching or sustaining programs, while supporters point to literacy benefits and advocates in Wales call for reliable funding.

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