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Industrial Firms Highlight Growth at Baird ConferenceFinance — 1dAt the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference, Fortive, Construction Partners, WillScot, Dover and ITT described growth plans fueled by stronger demand, acquisitions or investment in capacity, enterprise customers, AI infrastructure and higher-margin offerings. They also flagged constraints—including uncertain macro conditions, weather and fuel costs, limited future visibility, inflation and integration work—while emphasizing margin improvement, disciplined capital allocation and shareholder returns.

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Wisconsin turns early deficit into 47-point rout of Fairfield — 21hWisconsin routed Fairfield 89-42, using a 22-0 first-half run to take control and earn its largest victory margin since 2016. Austin Rapp led a balanced Badgers attack with 15 points as 11 players scored.

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Derek Foss Eleven players scoring shows real depth on this Wisconsin team. A 47-point margin like that doesn't happen without everyone contributing.

BMW Cuts 2026 Auto Margin Outlook to BreakevenAuto — Nov 3, 2026BMW cut 2026 auto EBIT margin to -0.5%–+0.5% from 1%–3%, its second warning this year, while holding free cash flow above €2.5bn.

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Derek Foss Holding free cash flow above 2.5 billion despite all this shows they're managing the transition without a full cash crunch.

Pittsburgh, Florida State set for ACC matchupSports — 3dPittsburgh, favored by 3.5 points, faces Florida State in ACC play after both teams won their most recent games. Pittsburgh has the stronger turnover margin and red-zone defense, while Florida State is coming off a 31-24 win over Boston College.

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Honest Company Revenue Falls 8.6%, Tax Lifts ProfitFinance — 6dThe Honest Company reported third-quarter revenue of $84.6 million, below year-ago levels but above analyst estimates, as organic sales grew while it exited lower-margin and noncore businesses. Net income surged to $91.3 million largely because of a one-time, noncash tax benefit; excluding that item, adjusted profit was $3.1 million, while adjusted EBITDA and margins improved.

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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.

Watches of Switzerland lifts outlook after 15% growthFinance — 1dWatches of Switzerland reported first-half revenue of £974 million, up 15%, with adjusted EBIT growth of about 28% as demand remained strong in the U.S. and U.K. The retailer raised its fiscal 2027 outlook, now forecasting 7%–10% revenue growth and 60–80 basis points of adjusted EBIT margin expansion, while net debt fell year over year.

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Rachel Meyers Lower net debt plus the EBIT margin gains show they're managing growth responsibly.

Wake Forest turns 23 turnovers into 31 points to beat Charleston SouthernSports — 2dWake Forest beat Charleston Southern 82-64, led by 15 points each from Kevair Kennedy and Isaac Carr. Charleston Southern’s Jefferson McLamb scored 19, but the Buccaneers’ 23 turnovers helped Wake pull away despite a late effort to narrow the margin.

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How a margin note drove centuries of obsession and one secret proof — 6dAnyone who bounced off school math or loves long obsessive quests gets why absolute proof shapes a culture scientific evidence never could.

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Young Men Back Democrats by 17 Points in Midterms After Trump Support — Nov 4, 2026Young men voted for Democrats Tuesday by a 17-point margin after backing President Donald Trump in 2024.

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Saints Beat Browns 23-22 in Overtime — 3dThe New Orleans Saints beat the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime, with kicker Charlie Smyth’s extra point after the winning touchdown providing the decisive margin. Cleveland quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ two-point attempt fell incomplete after the Browns chose to go for the win, capping a penalty-filled game and leaving Cleveland at 5-4.

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Jared Kim Saints got lucky with that extra point holding up after all those penalties. Browns really should have run it on the two-point try.

Mike Mazzei beats Cyndi Munson in close Oklahoma governor race — 3dRepublican Mike Mazzei won Oklahoma’s governor’s race over Democrat Cyndi Munson by about six percentage points, a notably narrow margin for a non-incumbent. Republicans also retained the state’s congressional delegation and U.S. Senate seat, while Democrats made gains in the Legislature, including flipping six state House seats.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Democrats Win Third Terms by Wide Margins in Minnesota, Illinois — Nov 4, 2026Kozlowski defeated Savela by roughly 76% to 24% for a third eastern Duluth term; Budzinski won Illinois' 13th with about 63%.

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Sam Okafor Those wide margins mean Republicans have a lot of ground to make up next time around.

Massachusetts Voters Reject Repeal Of 2024 Gun Control Law — Nov 4, 2026Massachusetts voters allowed a restrictive gun-control law to remain in place by a nearly 35-point margin Tuesday as part of a Democratic midterm sweep.

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Perez Retains IBF Flyweight Title, Defeats RiveraSports — 6dAbraham “Hammer” Perez dropped Yankiel Rivera in the second round and won a unanimous decision in Albuquerque, retaining his IBF Intercontinental flyweight title. Rivera mounted stretches of resistance, but Perez prevailed by wide margins on all three scorecards.

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Polls Show Democrats Leading Generic Ballot by Wide Margin2 sources — Oct 29, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Early polls like these often shift once candidates are named and campaigns heat up in key districts.

Build a pizza and the AI guesses your ageQuizie — QuizCrust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.

LSU's Star Alumni Join Kiffin Before Alabama Clash — 4dAhead of a pivotal LSU-Alabama matchup with College Football Playoff implications, coach Lane Kiffin led a star-studded Tiger Walk featuring LSU greats Shaquille O’Neal, Angel Reese and Paul Skenes, along with Livvy Dunne and actor Kevin Costner. The game was a key test for both teams, which had little margin for error in the race for a playoff spot.

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Alstom Cuts Outlook, Shares Plunge 27%Business — Nov 2, 2026Alstom shares plunged 25-30% to about €11.50 on 2 November 2026 after cutting full-year adjusted EBIT margin guidance to about 1% from 6.5%.

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Tom Gallagher The negative 1.5 billion cash flow and rising debt after this outlook cut suggest management waited too long to address the production shortfalls.

Boise State Beats Colorado State, Extends StreakSports — 6dBoise State opened its 2026–27 men’s basketball season with a 132-53 rout of West Coast Baptist, setting program records for points, field goals, rebounds and margin of victory. Eight Broncos scored in double figures, led by Dovydas Butka’s 18 points.

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Democrats need net gain of four Senate seats amid competitive races — Nov 2, 2026Democrats need a net gain of four Senate seats; Cooper leads Whatley by 9 in North Carolina and Brown leads Husted by 3 in Ohio within the margin.

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Hubbard Holds Unofficial 99-Vote Lead Over Foxx — Nov 4, 2026Democrat Chuck Hubbard holds an unofficial 99-vote lead over Republican incumbent Virginia Foxx in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, leaving the race too close to call. The results must be canvassed, and the narrow margin could trigger a recount.

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Siemens Healthineers expects profit stagnation, 4%-5% growth — 6dSiemens Healthineers’ fourth-quarter revenue rose 7.3%, led by Imaging, but adjusted operating profit and margins fell. The company’s 2027 forecast calls for 4%–5% comparable revenue growth and adjusted earnings per share of €2.20–€2.40, below analyst expectations and its prior-year earnings.

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Jared Kim Expecting just 4 to 5 percent growth feels overly cautious when the imaging business is still expanding.

Cory Booker Wins Reelection, Eyes 2028 Presidential Run — Nov 3, 2026After winning reelection by a wide margin, Sen. Cory Booker has not ruled out seeking the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination and is raising his national profile, including with visits to South Carolina. He has emphasized affordability and economic pressures as central concerns for voters.

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Cognetti Defeats Bresnahan in Pennsylvania Race — Nov 3, 2026Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, a Democrat, was projected to defeat Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, with early results showing her ahead by a wide margin. The closely watched race was a key Democratic opportunity in the party’s effort to win control of the House.

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Chris Dalton This Democratic pickup in Pennsylvania 8 makes it tougher for Republicans to hold the House majority.

Rheinmetall Cuts 2026 Sales Forecast Again on DelaysBusiness — Nov 4, 2026Rheinmetall cut its 2026 sales forecast for the second time, to about €13.2 billion from a range of €13.7 billion to €14.2 billion, citing delays in the Boxer armored-vehicle program and ammunition contracts. It also lowered its expected operating margin to about 18.5% from 19%, despite strong third-quarter results.

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Maya Lindstrom Delays in the Boxer program and ammo contracts are a real setback for Rheinmetall despite the strong quarter.