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VAV controllers advance to mass production after prototype reliability testsTech — 13hVariable air volume controllers regulate airflow for industrial environments. Their design process combines ergonomic enclosures and modular internal structures with prototype testing to support reliable operation and easier maintenance.

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Derek Foss Prototype reliability tests are smart before scaling up production on airflow regulators like this.

EXCLUSIVE: Recent Ukrainian attacks have reduced Russia's oil processing capacity by 30%, sources say1 source — 4d

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Rachel Meyers Russia might have to import more gasoline now, which would strain their budget further.

Evers Grants 14 Wisconsin Commutations, First Since 1995 — 21hWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers commuted the sentences of 14 people, the state’s first commutations since former Gov. Tommy Thompson’s administration, after restoring a review process that had been dormant for decades. The advisory board recommended the 14 from 24 applicants; 10 were denied, and the commutations may shorten sentences or advance parole eligibility but do not guarantee immediate release.

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Tom Gallagher Only 14 approved from 24 feels arbitrary without more details on why the rest were turned down. The board needs clearer standards.

Massie Expected to Restart Hegseth Impeachment Process Monday — 5dRep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) still has his sights set on War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky congressman is expected to restart to process of impeaching Hegseth Monday afternoo… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Fayette Schools Financial Audit Enters Final ReviewPolitics — 2dKentucky’s auditor has sent a confidential examination of Fayette County Public Schools’ finances to the district, which has 15 days to respond before the report is finalized and made public, expected in early December. The review comes amid acknowledged financial misstatements and an ongoing budget deficit; some board members have questioned the limited access to the findings during the response process.

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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.

Judge Rejects FIFA Bid to Block UEFA DiscoverySports — 1dA Manhattan federal judge rejected FIFA subsidiaries’ efforts to block UEFA from seeking evidence about Gianni Infantino’s abandoned World Cup investment plan, allowing the evidence-gathering process to proceed. The ruling was procedural and did not determine the merits of allegations against Infantino or any potential Swiss proceedings.

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Chris Dalton This ruling lets UEFA gather facts on Infantino's plan without FIFA interference, which seems fair for now.

India orders 129 betting-site blocks on forged ordersWorld — 3dIndia blocked 129 betting websites after its telecom department received two forged orders purportedly from state high courts. The courts confirmed the orders were fake, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about safeguards in the country’s website-blocking process.

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Maya Lindstrom This raises real questions about how easily forged orders can trigger mass blocks without verification steps.

Thinning Sea Ice Strains Greenland Coastal SettlementsEnvironment — 3dClimate change is disrupting hunting, fishing and travel in Greenland’s small Arctic settlements as thinning sea ice makes traditional livelihoods less reliable. Oqaatsut has begun recovering from population decline after a fish-processing plant created jobs, though housing shortages remain a challenge.

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Leonard Completes Knee Treatment, Begins Return Process — Nov 4, 2026Kawhi Leonard has completed treatment for swelling in his left knee and is beginning Toronto’s return-to-play process. The Raptors have not set a return date and plan to provide another update in a week; scans found no structural damage.

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Birmingham Approves Rules for Clearing Public EncampmentsPolitics — 3dBirmingham approved an ordinance banning unauthorized encampments on public property and setting a consistent process for clearing them, with notice periods ranging from two to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. The city says outreach teams will connect unhoused residents with shelter and services, while written notice and storage of eligible belongings are also part of the procedures.

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Alvernia plans acquisition of Marian UniversityLifestyle — 4dAlvernia University plans to acquire Marian University in Wisconsin, transferring Marian’s sponsorship to the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters while aiming to preserve its identity and expand opportunities for students. The proposal remains subject to reviews and approvals; both schools will operate independently with no immediate changes as the process continues.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Thune Reportedly Opposes Burchett for Senate Seat — 5dJohn Thune faces pressure from conservative Republicans to delay a leadership vote and address the party’s election losses and stalled agenda. The dispute has extended to Tennessee’s Senate succession, where Rep. Tim Burchett says Thune opposes his appointment, though a report says Thune has not intervened in the process.

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US expected to skip first-ever UN rights review — 4dThe United States is set to become the first country to skip its regular U.N. Human Rights Council review, after the Trump administration withdrew from the council and rejected the process as biased. Critics warn the absence undermines scrutiny of U.S. rights policies and could encourage other countries to evade review.

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Gibran Resigns as Indonesia’s Vice President — 5dNearly 50 Indonesian lawmakers from multiple parliamentary factions have petitioned to use the legislature’s right-to-express-an-opinion process over Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education credentials, after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated the certificate used to establish their equivalence to a high school diploma. Parliamentary leaders say the next steps must follow constitutional procedures, while Gerindra has yet to decide its position and says it will prioritize political stability.

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County Midterm Turnout Ranges 44% to 70%Politics — 4dVoter turnout in the Nov. 3, 2026, election varied across the counties covered, ranging from 44.5% in Atascosa County to about 70% in Olmsted County; Tippah, Tehama and Ontario counties reported turnout around 55% to 57%. Some results remained unofficial as officials processed affidavit, mail and provisional ballots, and a recount was anticipated in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District race.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

San Antonio, DOJ discuss pausing ICE facility lawsuitPolitics — 4dSan Antonio and the Justice Department are discussing an agreement to pause the city’s lawsuit and halt work on a proposed East Side ICE detention center while federally required environmental reviews are conducted. The city sued over its claim that the federal government failed to follow the required process for the planned facility, which could hold up to 1,500 people.

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Gunnison Reports High-Grade Copper-Zinc in Arizona DrillingBusiness — 4dGunnison Copper reported drilling at its Strong & Harris deposit in Arizona that confirmed a high-grade copper-zinc-silver zone, including 40 feet grading 5.15% copper and 11.99% zinc. The company is conducting metallurgical tests, including flotation, to assess how the sulfide material could be processed; broader drilling at the Gunnison project also returned copper intercepts.

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WHO Draft Guidance Targets Additives; Food Industry Pushes BackHealth — 5dThe WHO’s draft guidance urges governments to consider regulating foods with added colors, flavors or sweeteners, potentially through warning labels or taxes, alongside traditional nutrition criteria. Food industry groups object that the approach could sweep in too many products and distract from nutritional quality, amid broader debate over ultra-processed foods.

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States Promote Venison Donations for Hungry FamiliesLifestyle — 5dState agencies and hunger-relief groups are urging hunters to donate deer this season, with participating processors turning the venison into ground meat for food banks, pantries and other community programs at no cost to hunters. Arkansas State University is also expanding processing capacity to produce shelf-stable venison snack sticks for children facing food insecurity.

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Rare royal barge procession to sail Bangkok river on Nov. 6World — Nov 2, 2026Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River will host a rare Royal Barge Procession, with 52 ornate boats and about 2,200 Royal Thai Navy rowers carrying King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida to Wat Arun for the Buddhist Kathin ceremony. Months of training and restoration have prepared the fleet for the centuries-old ceremony, which is held on special royal occasions.

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Supreme Court Weighs Labor Department Power to Fine Farms Without TrialPolitics — 4dThe Supreme Court is weighing whether the Labor Department can fine a New Jersey farm through its own administrative process for alleged H-2A worker-protection violations, or whether the farm is entitled to a federal court and jury trial. The government says agency enforcement is needed to administer the visa program, while the farm argues the penalties concern private rights; the ruling could affect other federal agencies’ use of in-house tribunals.

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Agencies managing $1.2 trillion in grants seek better softwarePolitics — Nov 6, 2026As federal agencies oversee roughly $1.2 trillion in grants and cooperative agreements in fiscal 2025, connected grant-management software can help improve transparency, streamline workflows and reporting, preserve audit trails, and protect sensitive information. Agencies are advised to test systems against their processes before procurement and rollout.

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Student-led list wins 140 seats as Serbia parliament convenes Nov. 17 — 6dSerbia’s new parliament will convene November 17 after the student-led Students’ List won 140 of 250 seats, ahead of the Serbian Progressive Party’s 103. Lawmakers will elect parliamentary leaders and committees, then begin the process of forming a government within 90 days; the movement rose to power after protests over corruption and a deadly train-station collapse.

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Jared Kim They won big after the protests, but forming a government in 90 days will test if real change follows.

Myanmar sets April 2027 by-elections across 55 constituenciesWorld — Nov 5, 2026Myanmar will hold by-elections on April 4, 2027, across 55 constituencies, including areas previously excluded from voting because of conflict. The vote is unlikely to shift parliament’s military-backed majority, and critics say the broader electoral process entrenches military rule.

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