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Russell Investments Raises Stakes Across Five FirmsFinance — 2dRussell Investments Group increased its Moody’s stake by 3.6% in the third quarter, adding 22,724 shares and bringing its holdings to 645,429 shares, valued at about $293 million. Other major institutional investors also reported changes to their Moody’s positions.

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Convicted Russell Brand Faces Six New Allegations — 2dSix more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct and predatory behavior, including allegations of sex without consent and continuing after being asked to stop. The claims, reported after Brand’s conviction and sentencing for rape and sexual assault, are being assessed alongside other ongoing investigations; Brand has previously denied wrongdoing and said his relationships were consensual.

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Chris Dalton These claims should be checked against all evidence before any final judgment on Brand.

Douglas Murray: Russell Brand Conquered a Decadent Culture2 sources — 4d

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Rachel Meyers Murray is right that Brand succeeded by ignoring the elite gatekeepers and speaking directly to people tired of the usual nonsense.

Netflix Sets Nov. 13 Release for Russell Brand Documentary — 3dNetflix’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.

Russell Brand Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Rape and Sexual Assault — 5dRussell Brand will spend more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The actor was sentenced Monday to 10 years and six months by Judge Bennathan. Bennathan said wh… — by Sandra Rhodes

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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.

Alabama, Notre Dame Quarterbacks Named Maxwell Award Semifinalists — 4dAlabama quarterback Keelon Russell and Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr were named semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, while Alabama linebacker Luke Metz earned semifinalist recognition for the Bednarik Award. Russell and Carr are among 18 Maxwell semifinalists, with finalists for both awards to be announced Nov. 24.

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No. 3 Alabama, Vanderbilt Set for SEC Showdown — 1dNo. 3 Alabama visits Vanderbilt as a two-touchdown favorite, but uncertainty over injured quarterback Keelon Russell could give the Commodores an opening. Vanderbilt will need to sustain long, turnover-free drives to limit Alabama’s chances and threaten an upset.

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Tom Gallagher The two touchdown spread feels about right unless the injury really slows Alabama down more than expected.

Russell Brand Awaits Sentence After Rape, Assault Convictions — 6dRussell Brand is due to be sentenced at London’s Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults against four women between 2004 and 2009; the judge warned he faces a significant prison term, and Brand has been held in custody. He was acquitted of other charges and faces further police investigations into separate allegations.

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Maya Lindstrom The convictions for rape and assaults on four women show he needs a long prison term.

Russell Returns After Ankle Injury Against LSU — Nov 6, 2026Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell briefly left the LSU game with an ankle injury but returned with his ankle taped and led a touchdown drive. The injury scare followed pregame discussion of LSU’s defensive challenge and Nick Saban’s advice that Russell avoid forcing risky plays.

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Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months for rape and assaults — 6dA survivor of Russell Brand’s sexual assaults told a court that online abuse and death threats after she gave evidence left her fearing for her family and worsened the trauma of reliving the attack. Other victims described lasting damage to their confidence and well-being as Brand faced sentencing after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

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Chris Dalton The sentence fits the harm done, especially with the lasting trauma and threats the victims described.

Syracuse rallies past NC State, bolsters bowl hopesSports — 2dSyracuse erased a 15-point second-half deficit to beat NC State 34-31, keeping its bowl hopes alive with two games remaining. Steve Angeli led the comeback, while Calvin Russell III caught 17 passes and Tunmise Adeleye returned an interception for a score.

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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.

Russell Brand Faces ‘Significant’ Prison Time After Rape Conviction, Judge Says — Nov 5, 2026Russell Brand faces “significant” prison time after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault charges Thursday. That’s according to Judge Joel Bennathan warning of the punishmen… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults10 sources — Nov 5, 2026Russell Brand was found guilty Nov. 5, 2026, of one rape count and three sexual assaults; a UK judge said he faces a significant prison term and ordered him held.

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Priya Raman The guilty verdict shows that even celebrities can't escape accountability for abusing their power.

Crashes Snarl Roads Across Cities, Kill PedestrianAuto — 5dSeveral crashes caused road closures and delays, including an injury crash on I-65 in Kentucky and lane-blocking crashes in Jacksonville, Spokane and Russell County. In St. Augustine, a pedestrian was killed in a crash on US 1, closing all northbound lanes while authorities responded.

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Russell Brand Convicted of Rape, Sexual Assault — Nov 3, 2026Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women, stemming from incidents between 1999 and 2009. He was acquitted of three other charges, denied the allegations, and was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.

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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.

Russell Dickerson Expected in 9-1-1: Nashville — Nov 2, 2026Country singer Russell Dickerson will guest-star alongside LeAnn Rimes in the “In Cold Blood” episode of ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville, which centers in part on a threat to a flight Dixie is aboard. Dickerson said the acting experience was rewarding and that he is open to future roles.

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StoneX Boosts Citizens Stake 96 Percent While Adding ETF PositionsBusiness — Nov 8, 2026StoneX made several portfolio changes in the third quarter, increasing its Citizens Financial Group stake and opening positions in emerging-markets, short-term Treasury and Russell 1000 Growth ETFs. It reduced its Vanguard Growth ETF holdings by 9%.

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Nicole Hardy StoneX must see real value in Citizens to nearly double that position while shifting into those new ETFs.

Alabama Beats LSU 31-13 in Baton Rouge — Nov 6, 2026Nick Saban warned Alabama it must limit quarterback Keelon Russell’s turnovers and negative plays and stay focused amid the noise at LSU’s Tiger Stadium. He said the Tigers pose a major challenge, making Saturday’s game an important test for the Crimson Tide.

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Thunder plans to retire Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey — Nov 2, 2026Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 on Feb. 7, 2027 vs. the Knicks; the 2017 MVP and all-time triple-doubles leader was brought to tears.

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Jared Kim Eleven seasons and all those triple doubles built something real here, so the jersey hanging in the rafters is overdue.

Filings show Calamos firms raising stakes in five holdingsBusiness — Nov 7, 2026Calamos-affiliated investment firms reported varied third-quarter portfolio moves, increasing stakes in Bank of New York Mellon, ProShares UltraPro QQQ, Banco Santander and KB Financial Group, while opening a new position in the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF. The filings reflect holdings changes across banks and funds rather than a single coordinated investment theme.

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Jared Kim Calamos adding to those bank stakes looks like a bet on steady financial sector returns this quarter.

Russell Brand Denies Seven Charges at Trial — Oct 27, 2026A London judge ruled there was insufficient evidence for an indecent assault charge against Russell Brand over an alleged 2001 incident and directed jurors to find him not guilty of that charge; it was replaced with attempted indecent assault, to which Brand has pleaded not guilty. The remaining rape and sexual assault charges are still before the court, and Brand denies all allegations.

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Verstappen Tops Brazilian GP Practice Amid Hamilton Trouble — Nov 5, 2026Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s youngest world champion after the Mexico City Grand Prix, breaking Sebastian Vettel’s record; Max Verstappen praised his talent, support system and humility. Ralf Schumacher sharply criticized George Russell’s season and said Antonelli has the stronger long-term prospects at Mercedes.

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Provenance Reportedly Expands Holdings Across Five ETFsFinance — Nov 4, 2026Provenance Wealth Advisors increased its third-quarter holdings in several ETFs, including iShares Core MSCI EAFE, iShares MSCI EAFE, SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value and iShares Russell 3000. It also opened a new position in the Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF, according to SEC filings.

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Vigilare buys four ETFs, trims mid-cap fundBusiness — Nov 2, 2026Vigilare Wealth Management disclosed new third-quarter positions in several ETFs, including funds focused on U.S. energy, the Magnificent Seven, large-cap stocks and genomics. It also reduced its iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF holdings by 38.6%.

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Russell Brand rape and sexual assault convictions