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US producer prices rise moderately in October, but inflation broadens out1 source — 10h

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Rachel Meyers Moderate producer price gains are welcome but the spread of inflation to more items will likely hit consumers harder soon.

France October inflation rises to highest level since December 2023Finance — 18hFrance’s annual inflation accelerated to 3.4% in October from 3.1% in September, driven mainly by surging energy prices and rising services costs. Food inflation eased, while core inflation also edged higher, adding to pressure on policymakers as economic and fiscal challenges persist.

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Jared Kim Policymakers need to address the fiscal side before these numbers get even harder to manage.

Inflation Rises More Than Expected in October3 sources — 3d

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Sam Okafor Higher prices like this make it tougher for wages to keep up, especially for working families.

US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4%, Exceed ForecastsFinance — 3dU.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, above economists’ 0.3% forecast but slower than September’s 0.6% increase. Core inflation also exceeded expectations, rising 0.3% and matching the prior month’s pace, signaling persistent underlying price pressure.

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Maya Lindstrom It's good the rate eased from last month but steady core inflation means higher costs are here to stay.

Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to Reduce Duplicate Medicare Payments — 10hThis week’s elections made clear that Americans are concerned about affordability, including the rising cost of health care. Voter research found that healthcare costs were a major concern in the midterms.

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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.

India Exports Rise 29.9% to $90B as Imports Hit RecordFinance — 18hIndia’s total merchandise and services exports rose 29.9% year over year to nearly $90 billion in October, while the trade deficit narrowed to $20.09 billion. Gem and jewelry exports climbed 34% to $2.92 billion, led by gold, silver and lab-grown diamonds, with growth also aided by a longer production window than a year earlier.

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Rachel Meyers Lab-grown diamonds driving that jewelry surge shows how production changes can boost numbers quickly.

Food Bank Visits Quadruple as Grocery Costs Rise 0.4 PercentFinance — 4dRising grocery, fuel and energy costs are squeezing U.S. households, prompting families to plan purchases more carefully and seek help from food banks; providers report sharply increased demand. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, while Pennsylvania residents cited tariffs and the war in Iran as factors adding to grocery pressures.

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Micromobility Injuries Rise as Safety Rules ExpandAuto — 4dConsumer Reports is no longer recommending any of the 13 e-scooters it tested, citing rising top speeds and a sharp increase in injuries, and advises riders to use protective gear and ride cautiously. Separately, cycling and bicycle-industry groups say confusion between low-powered e-bikes and faster electric motorcycles is putting consumers at risk and are calling for clearer distinctions and rules.

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Gold Falls Nearly 3% as Rate-Hike Bets RiseFinance — 3dGold’s sharp reversal has made year-end traders cautious, while rising rate expectations and real yields are weighing on the non-yielding metal despite persistent inflation. Analysts offer differing ways to assess the decline: the World Gold Council points to historical recovery signals, while a review of Gerald Celente’s gold call argues that forecasts should be judged against fixed targets and deadlines.

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Eight States Rank Hottest Novembers Since 1895Weather — 1dData-based rankings examine the hottest Novembers on record in Oklahoma, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota and Connecticut, against a backdrop of rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heat records. NOAA data cited in the articles show July 2026 was the hottest month on record for the continental United States since 1895.

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Chris Dalton These record-breaking Novembers in states like Oklahoma and New York point to a real long-term warming trend we can't ignore.

Democrats Win Georgia Utility Board Majority Amid Rising Power Bills — Nov 6, 2026Frustration with rising electricity bills and data centers helped Democrats win control of Georgia's utility regulator on Tuesday, and make gains on Arizona's.

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

UK Names First Climate Security EnvoyEnvironment — 1dThe UK appointed Madeleine Alessandri as its first special representative for climate security, framing climate change as a threat to national security, food supplies and stability. At COP31, leaders of vulnerable island nations warned that rising seas and extreme weather threaten their survival and urged stronger climate action and support.

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Rachel Meyers Naming one envoy is a start but won't cut emissions fast enough without real policy changes at home.

Short Interest in IWFG ETF Rises From 2 Shares to 1,980Finance — 3dOctober short interest surged for three securities: NYLIM Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF rose to 1,980 shares, Nanofilm Technologies International to 15,004 and PT Merdeka Copper Gold to 472,001. The reported percentage jumps were amplified by exceptionally small midmonth starting figures; trading volume was negligible or low for the latter two.

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Derek Foss Short interest spiking from two shares feels like noise more than a real signal on this ETF.

Babies Are Getting Measles In The Womb. That Wasn’t A Problem Before The Vaccine, Pediatricians Say — 2dA blue state recently reported an alarming rise of infants born with measles and pushed vaccination — these cases may be the result of lost natural immunization after the introduction of the MMR vaccine, doctors say.

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Healthcare Stocks Surge on Results, OutlooksFinance — 2dHealthcare and biotech stocks showed mixed trading, with some companies rising on strong quarterly results, improved guidance and clinical or regulatory progress while others declined. Biotech IPOs are also returning, though their performance after going public remains a key test for the sector.

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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.

Tonle Sap Falls 1.5 Meters, Fisheries at RiskEnvironment — 1dRecord El Niño-driven drought is lowering Tonle Sap’s water levels and reducing fish catches, threatening the livelihoods of about 1.5 million people who depend on the lake. Upstream dams, sand mining and climate change are further disrupting its seasonal flood cycle, while rising costs and outmigration deepen the strain on lake communities.

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Priya Raman The drought and dams together are squeezing the lake dry, and those 1.5 million people will pay the price first.

SMIC Q3 Profit Jumps 123%, Revenue Rises 34%Business — 1dChinese chipmaker SMIC’s third-quarter profit and revenue beat expectations, driven by stronger wafer shipments and higher factory utilization, sending its shares higher. The results reflect robust domestic demand despite U.S. export restrictions, while the company’s forecast for lower fourth-quarter margins and ongoing capacity expansion remain in focus.

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Editor: Trump risks losing MAGA coalitionLifestyle — 3dCommentators linked the recent election to the importance of constitutional principles and peaceful political debate, while one urged liberal newspapers to state their views more forcefully. Another argued that President Trump has squandered his broad 2024 coalition through tariffs, immigration enforcement, corruption, war in Iran and rising costs.

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Crude Falls 1.2% on Iran, Ukraine Peace HopesFinance — 1dOil prices fell about 1.2% as hopes for progress toward ending the Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts eased concerns about supply disruptions, with Brent at $91.62 a barrel and WTI at $85.49. Higher OPEC+ output and rising U.S. crude inventories added pressure, though uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz limited expectations for a steeper decline.

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Chris Dalton Hormuz uncertainty still caps how far prices can fall even with better headlines.

Netflix Sets Nov. 13 Release for Russell Brand Documentary — 2dNetflix’s documentary “Russell Brand: Open Secret,” directed by Olivia Isaacs and produced by 72 Films, traces Brand’s rise and fall, the reporting that brought allegations against him to light, and his criminal trial. Brand was convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison; the film is set to stream November 13.

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Elena Vasquez Ten years in prison seems appropriate given the rape and assault convictions.

IMF Monitors AI Stock Volatility Amid Valuation and Debt RisksFinance — 1dThe IMF says it is too early to determine whether recent volatility signals a lasting loss of confidence in AI, while warning that valuations remain vulnerable if the technology fails to deliver long-term profits. Its October report also flagged rising debt and concentrated borrowing by major cloud providers as financial-stability risks, and the fund is monitoring whether U.S. policy changes could slow data-center development.

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Tom Gallagher Policy shifts slowing data center builds might actually help by forcing more realistic spending levels.

UAE businesses raise prices at fastest rate as confidence risesFinance — Nov 4, 2026

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Sam Okafor Wage growth needs to match these price hikes or many people will cut back on spending quickly.

RICS: UK Sales Outlook Weakest Since 2023Finance — 2dA Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors survey found UK home-sale expectations at their weakest since July 2023, as higher mortgage rates weigh on buyer demand and professionals report declines in agreed sales and house prices. The downturn is uneven, with prices still rising in Northern Ireland and modestly in Scotland and northwest England.

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Marcus Bell If sales keep falling this could finally help first-time buyers get in, though only if rates ease soon.

US Initial Jobless Claims Rise to 200,000 as Continuing Claims FallFinance — 3dU.S. initial jobless claims rose to 200,000, above economists’ expectations, but remained historically low and the four-week average was unchanged. Continuing claims fell, suggesting the data show little sign of a broad deterioration in the labor market, though they do not capture hiring directly.

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