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Trump Not Expected to Raise Huang Espionage Allegations With Xi — 21hPresident Donald Trump is not expected to raise allegations involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and suspected Chinese spy Alice Huang during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping; officials say the talks will focus on implementing a trade agreement, and U.S. export controls will remain off the negotiating table. Trump is also expected to discuss nuclear arms reduction with Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a planned trilateral meeting.

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Nicole Hardy Nuclear talks with Putin and Xi are worth trying if they can actually cut some warheads.

EU Panel Recommends AstraZeneca Hypertension DrugHealth — 1dThe European Medicines Agency’s medicines committee recommended AstraZeneca’s Baxfendy (baxdrostat) for EU approval for adults whose hypertension remains uncontrolled despite at least two medications. If the European Commission approves it, Baxfendy would be the EU’s first aldosterone synthase inhibitor; the recommendation was supported by two Phase III trials showing meaningful blood-pressure reductions.

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Albertsons names Fonterra CFO Andrew Murray as next finance chiefBusiness — 4dAlbertsons named Fonterra Group CFO Andrew Murray as its chief financial officer, effective Jan. 17, 2027. His appointment comes as the grocer undertakes a turnaround focused on cost reductions, better decision-making and reinvesting savings in customer value; interim CFO Cody Perdue will remain with the company in a senior role.

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Jared Kim Murray's dairy supply chain background at Fonterra could strengthen Albertsons' supplier negotiations and cost controls.

Energy bill discounts widen across regionsFinance — 4dRhode Island Energy plans to launch an expanded electric-bill discount program in early 2027, with five income-based tiers offering eligible low-income customers reductions of 10% to 75%. About 33,000 current recipients will transfer automatically, and the program is intended to reach more of the residents who qualify but are not enrolled.

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States weigh tax changes amid funding concernsPolitics — 3dStates are weighing tax relief against the need to fund public services: New Mexico lawmakers are considering income-tax cuts for lower- and middle-income filers, while South Carolina explores property-tax reductions and Florida voters approved cuts that could squeeze local budgets. High property taxes remain a burden for retirees in several states, and Texas faces major constitutional and voter-approval hurdles to imposing an individual income tax.

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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.

Zura Bio Ends Skin Disease Drug Program After Phase II FailureHealth — 5dZura Bio will stop developing tibulizumab for hidradenitis suppurativa after its Phase 2 trial failed to meet primary or key secondary endpoints; lesion reductions on either dose were only modestly greater than placebo. The company will continue studying the drug in systemic sclerosis and polymyalgia rheumatica, while its shares plunged about 76% after the results.

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Tish James pauses during questions on charge reductions for noncitizens1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Chris Dalton The hesitation probably means there's more to the policy than officials want to admit publicly.

Illinois EPA seeks fleet partners for up to $12M diesel emissions grantsPolitics — 5dThe Illinois EPA is seeking public and private fleet operators to partner on a federal program offering up to $12 million per award to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner models, prioritizing projects that deliver the greatest emissions reductions. The initiative aims to cut harmful pollution while helping fleets manage fuel costs and improve operations.

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US Vietnam and Portland approve tax cuts for small businessesBusiness — 6dRecent tax changes aim to ease costs for small businesses: the U.S. federal tax law permanently extends the 20% deduction for qualified business income, while Portland is raising its small-business tax exemption to $100,000. In Vietnam, eligible businesses and household businesses with annual revenue up to VND 10 billion will receive a 30% income-tax reduction for 2026 and 2027, with the policy covering millions of taxpayers.

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AP projects Tedford winning Oklahoma House seatPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Republican Mark Tedford won Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District race against Democrat John Croisant, becoming the first Missouri Southern State University graduate elected to Congress; he is scheduled to take office in January 2027. Tedford has emphasized an America-first economy, tax and spending reductions, border security and support for small businesses, while saying Republicans should reassess policies that contributed to their election losses.

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Alaska Airlines Plans 121 Permanent Job CutsBusiness — Nov 3, 2026Alaska Airlines plans permanent layoffs across its Washington operations, with 121 positions in Renton, Seattle and Spokane set to be cut beginning around Dec. 31, 2026; the affected facilities will remain open. A broader Alaska Air Group workforce reduction is also reported amid rising fuel and overhead costs, with the company warning it could post a substantial annual loss if conditions persist.

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

Suspect Arrested in Three UC Riverside RobberiesWorld — Oct 30, 2026An 18-year-old Riverside man, Shareef Pendergrass, was arrested after investigators linked him to a series of robberies near UC Riverside, including incidents in which a suspect allegedly rode a scooter and appeared to have a gun. He was booked on robbery-related charges and held on $280,000 bail; he pleaded not guilty and is seeking a bail reduction.

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Disney cuts 159 jobs, Shanghai park reportedly shelvedBusiness — Oct 31, 2026Disney is pursuing broad cost reductions, with reports that managers were asked to find 20% in annual savings and that the company is targeting thousands of potential cuts. Separately, 159 Imagineering employees were laid off at its Glendale campus, and reports say Disney has indefinitely shelved a proposed second Shanghai theme park, though the company never publicly confirmed the project.

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California City Candidates Outline Election PrioritiesPolitics — Oct 28, 2026Candidates in races across San Diego, Marina, Santa Maria, Pacific Grove and Monterey are emphasizing infrastructure, housing, public services and growth, while grappling with budget constraints. Their approaches range from tighter spending and pursuing government grants to revenue measures, service reductions and investments in housing and city facilities.

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Deodorant Choice Hinges on Odor Concern or Sweat ReductionLifestyle — Oct 28, 2026Choose underarm products based on whether odor, wetness or both are the concern: deodorants address odor, while aluminum-based antiperspirants reduce sweating, and combination products do both. Formula, application habits, clothing and individual sweat levels affect results, so follow product directions and seek professional advice if sweating is disruptive.

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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.

Lilly Drug Shows Double Ozempic Weight LossHealth — Oct 28, 2026Eli Lilly says its experimental weekly drug retatrutide produced about 20%–21% weight loss and greater blood-sugar reductions than Ozempic in an 80-week trial of adults with Type 2 diabetes. The results are company-reported, and retatrutide has not been approved; side effects led more participants on the highest dose to stop treatment than on Ozempic.

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Qualcomm to start performance-based layoffs worldwide after reviews — Oct 20, 2026Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in a Monday memo the firm will cut jobs worldwide in a performance-focused reduction after annual reviews; notifications start in November.

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Elena Vasquez Tying job losses directly to annual reviews might push some solid engineers to leave on their own.

China Sentences Former Securities Official to Death With ReprievePolitics — Oct 27, 2026A Chinese court sentenced former securities regulator anti-graft official Wang Huimin to death with a two-year reprieve for taking more than 436 million yuan in bribes between 1998 and 2025. The court said the sentence will be commuted to life imprisonment without parole or reduction, citing his cooperation and other mitigating factors.

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Dana Whitfield The reprieve makes sense with his cooperation but life without parole still sends a clear warning.

Skydance Offers Buyouts, Sets Five-Day Office Policy — Oct 26, 2026As Skydance integrates Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, it is requiring employees to work in the office five days a week and offering eligible staff a one-time voluntary buyout. The program comes as the company targets more than $6 billion in cost savings, with layoffs expected but executives saying most reductions will come from non-labor costs.

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Sam Okafor Skydance's push for five office days while offering buyouts feels like a way to cut staff without calling it layoffs.

Charleston lowers speed limit, Corbridge plans reductionAuto — Oct 23, 2026West Virginia lowered the speed limit on the I-64/I-77 interchange in Charleston from 60 to 50 mph after a series of crashes, including fatal wrecks in which vehicles went over the barrier. The state plans additional warning signs, road-surface treatment and a study of the barrier, while police will step up enforcement.

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Candidates Debate Utilities, Budgets, Local PrioritiesPolitics — Oct 24, 2026Alabama Public Service Commission candidates Matt Gentry and James Gordon outlined competing approaches to utility oversight and high electricity bills, with Gordon proposing a 25% rate reduction and Gentry emphasizing review with fellow commissioners. The other articles cover unrelated local elections and county fire-recovery contracting, so they are omitted.

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Climb Bio Reports 38% Immunologic RemissionHealth — Oct 23, 2026Climb Bio reported early Phase 2 results for budoprutug in primary membranous nephropathy: the 200-mg group had a 70% average reduction in disease-linked antibodies at 12 weeks, with 5 of 13 patients reaching immunologic remission. Early 600-mg data showed deeper B-cell depletion but shorter follow-up; the company reported no treatment-related serious adverse events in the reported cohorts, and the trial is continuing to test higher doses.

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Alabama Republicans plan 2% grocery tax repeal — Oct 16, 2026Alabama Republican leaders say repealing the remaining 2% state grocery tax will be a top priority when the Legislature convenes in 2027, following earlier reductions from 4%. The move could save a household spending $1,000 monthly on groceries about $240 a year, though the tax also supports public schools and lawmakers have not detailed how they would replace the lost revenue.

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Fort Wayne Council Approves $11.6 Million in 2027 Budget CutsPolitics — Oct 20, 2026Fort Wayne City Council approved $11.6 million in cuts to its proposed 2027 budget, including $4 million for the North River development and funding for a downtown public restroom, while withdrawing some other proposed reductions. Supporters said the cuts would bolster fiscal stability amid uncertainty over state tax policy; Mayor Sharon Tucker and other critics argued they were unnecessary and could hamper economic development.

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