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United Plans to Restrict AI Agents From BookingTech — 6hUnited Airlines is restricting unauthorized third-party AI agents from booking or managing travel through its platforms and distribution channels, citing risks to customer data, unintended transactions and compliance with FAA and DOT rules. Travelers can still use AI for general research, but United says customers should keep control of account access and transactions; some reports say agents may display flight options while purchases remain off-limits.

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Tom Gallagher I like that people can still use AI to look up flights but have to make the actual purchase themselves for safety.

Sorensen Defeats Vancil to Secure Third Term in Illinois DistrictPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Democrat Eric Sorensen won a third term representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, defeating Republican Dillan Vancil and keeping the seat in Democratic hands. Sorensen, the first openly gay man elected to Congress from Illinois, will return to the House, where he serves on the Agriculture and Armed Services committees.

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Sam Okafor Vancil ran a decent campaign but Sorensen's experience on armed services gave him the edge this time.

Iowa Postal Worker Charged After Shooting Injures ThreeWorld — 6dIowa postal worker Jennifer Pledger is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting two coworkers at a Des Moines sorting center and firing at employees fleeing; a third worker was hurt while escaping. The two women and the man are expected to recover, and investigators are examining whether one victim was targeted, though police have not established a motive.

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Rodgers Passes Manning for Third in NFL Touchdowns — Oct 25, 2026Aaron Rodgers threw his 540th career touchdown pass, passing Peyton Manning for third all-time, in the Steelers' 16-10 win over the Saints in the NFL's first Paris game.

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Tom Gallagher Passing Manning at this stage shows Rodgers still has plenty left in the tank.

Madison shootings bring homicides to four this weekWorld — Oct 31, 2026Two separate shootings in Madison killed a 21-year-old man on Calypso Road and a 32-year-old man outside a Regent Street bar, making them the city’s third and fourth gun-related homicides of the week. Police believe the Calypso Road shooting was targeted and arrested two men on separate charges; no arrests had been reported in the bar shooting, which remains under investigation.

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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.

Cornerstone Wealth Management boosts two ETF stakes, opens new positionBusiness — 15hCornerstone Wealth Management made mixed portfolio moves in the third quarter, increasing its stakes in JPMorgan International Growth ETF and SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Treasury ETF, and opening a new position in Invesco Large Cap Growth ETF. It reduced its holdings in Parker-Hannifin and Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF.

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Nicole Hardy Reducing that Putnam value fund and increasing treasuries suggests Cornerstone sees more stability in bonds than equities right now.

Two Men Killed in Ocala Shooting, Suspect Taken Into CustodyWorld — Oct 28, 2026Two men were killed in a shooting on Southeast Eighth Street in Ocala, Florida, and a third man was taken into custody. Police said the incident appears isolated and poses no threat to the public; the investigation is ongoing.

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KP Tissue Reports Revenue Growth and Declares Quarterly DividendBusiness — 1dKP Tissue and Kruger Products reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $589.7 million, up 5.1% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA of $93.5 million, up 9.1%; net income nearly doubled to $27.7 million. KP Tissue declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, payable January 15, 2027, while management cited rising input costs and inflation as challenges ahead.

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Manchester United Enter Relegation Zone, Carrick Expects to Stay — 3dManchester United manager Michael Carrick says he expects to stay in charge and work to improve despite the club falling into the relegation zone after a dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. United remain third-bottom, one point from safety, and have gone eight league games without a win.

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Nicole Hardy United belong higher up the table. Carrick deserves a proper chance before anyone talks about sacking him.

Advisers Boost Vanguard ETF StakesBusiness — 2dInvestors including Carnegie Lake Advisors, Avion Wealth and BCS Wealth Management added to or initiated holdings in Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) during the third quarter. A separate analysis says VOO and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) have delivered nearly identical long-term returns, with VTI’s additional smaller-company exposure making little difference for most investors.

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Chris Dalton These firms increasing stakes in VOO shows they trust the large-cap focus more than broader indexes right now.

Pzena Shifts Stakes Across Four StocksFinance — 6dPzena Investment Management made mixed third-quarter portfolio moves, increasing its KT Corporation stake while trimming holdings in MillerKnoll, Oshkosh and WSFS Financial. Its Oshkosh position was reduced by 1.1%, according to two reports.

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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.

Schultz memoir credits worker benefits for Starbucks retention and growth — Nov 1, 2026Schultz argues that health benefits, broad stock ownership, and a third-place store experience are profit mechanisms for founders and managers who fear culture and benefits will break under scale.

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Filings Show Wealth Managers Shift ETF HoldingsBusiness — 6dInstitutional investors reported mixed third-quarter activity in the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF: Endowment Wealth Management, Principle Wealth Partners and Jacksonville Wealth Management disclosed new purchases, while Asset One Wealth Management reduced its stake by 53.5%. The ETF tracks U.S. companies Morningstar identifies as having sustainable competitive advantages.

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Chicago Rivet Reports $916K Loss, Going-Concern WarningBusiness — 5dChicago Rivet & Machine’s third-quarter revenue edged up 2.3% to $7.53 million, but the company swung to a $916,000 loss as lower production volumes, unfavorable product mix and rising costs sharply cut gross profit. Management warned that recurring losses and negative operating cash flow raise substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern; its nine-month results also showed a $2.27 million net loss and declining cash reserves.

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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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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.

HSBC Third-Quarter Profit Rises 32% With New $1 Billion BuybackFinance — Oct 25, 2026HSBC reported third-quarter pretax profit of $9.6 billion, up 32% from a year earlier, as higher interest income and strength in wealth management helped drive results. The bank also announced a $1 billion share buyback, while cutting operating expenses.

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Nova Q3 revenue rises 28% to $288 millionBusiness — Nov 3, 2026Nova Ltd. reported a strong third quarter, with revenue rising to $287.8 million and net income to $90 million year over year, as demand for memory and advanced-packaging metrology fueled record performance. Management said it reached $1 billion in annual revenue ahead of plan and expects accelerating growth into 2027, while addressing supply constraints and preparing for new competition.

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Industrial Hiring Lifts CRE Demand in Select MetrosBusiness — Nov 4, 2026The National Association of Realtors’ third-quarter index found that local hiring in manufacturing, transportation and warehousing is driving stronger commercial real estate demand in some markets despite relatively flat industrial employment nationally. San Antonio, Seattle and Nashville rose sharply in the rankings, while smaller metros led overall and major markets including Miami, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco remained below average.

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Modera expands holdings across five ETFsFinance — Oct 31, 2026Modera Wealth Management made new third-quarter investments in four ETFs: the iShares Russell 1000, Vanguard Mega Cap Value, Dimensional U.S. Equity and Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap funds. It also increased its Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF holdings by 2.9%.

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Marcus Bell Only bumping the total stock market ETF by 2.9 percent while adding four new ones seems oddly cautious.

Milan Momcilovic leads No. 23 Kentucky past Manhattan 85-57 — Nov 2, 2026No. 23 Kentucky opens its season Tuesday at home against Manhattan, tipping off at 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network+ after winning all three exhibition games; the Wildcats are heavily favored over a Jasper team coming off a 12-20 season. Coach Mark Pope enters his third season facing heightened expectations, with transfer scorer Milan Momcilovic and returning center Malachi Moreno among the players expected to lead Kentucky.

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Otter Tail Reports Q3 Earnings, Affirms GuidanceFinance — Nov 1, 2026Otter Tail reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.41 per share, below analyst expectations, while revenue also missed forecasts and declined year over year. The company affirmed the midpoint of its annual earnings guidance and narrowed the range, citing continued utility investment, improving manufacturing demand and weaker PVC pipe sales amid housing-market softness.

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Institutions Reportedly Boost Invesco ETF StakesBusiness — Oct 30, 2026Institutional investors reported fresh or expanded positions across Invesco ETFs in the third quarter: Global View Capital Management increased its QQQM holdings 21%, while investors including International Assets Investment Management substantially boosted QQQ stakes. Bell Investment Advisors and Citizens Financial Group also disclosed new positions in the PRF ETF.

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Raleigh Capital Boosts One Bond ETF Stake by 456 PercentFinance — Oct 31, 2026Raleigh Capital Management made varied third-quarter changes to its SPDR ETF holdings, sharply increasing its position in the aggregate bond ETF and opening new positions in emerging-markets bond and equity ETFs and an international small-cap ETF. It also cut its stake in the high-yield bond ETF by 77.5%.

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Citigroup Q3 Profit Jumps 40% — Oct 13, 2026Citigroup’s third-quarter profit rose 40% year over year to about $5.2 billion, beating analyst expectations as revenue reached a decade-high for the quarter, supported by growth in services, wealth management and investment banking. Fixed-income trading had its strongest third quarter in at least a decade, though overall trading was weaker than the previous quarter, particularly in equities.

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Rachel Meyers Wealth management growth like this could mean steadier income ahead if markets stay calm.