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IBM Ends Immigration Sponsorship for Most Consulting Roles — 1dIBM is ending visa and green-card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting division, citing declining participation and changing staffing needs, as the Trump administration tightens immigration rules. Affected employees can transfer to IBM jobs outside the U.S. or leave by year-end.

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Jared Kim Affected workers might need to relocate abroad, but many firms could follow IBM's example soon.

Trump Says Iran War Is Effectively Over Militarily — 1dPresident Donald Trump said the Iran war was militarily “effectively over” and that further strikes were not currently necessary, citing momentum toward an end to the conflict after talks with Qatar’s prime minister. He said the United States would maintain its current posture while pursuing an agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program, but remained ready to resume military action, and no negotiated end to the war has been established.

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Priya Raman Qatar's involvement is a smart move if it leads to real talks instead of just pausing the strikes.

It Took College Student Just 4 Weeks To End Transit Authority’s No Guns Rule — 1dAn Iowa State University student needed just 23 days to get the city of Ames to end a policy banning guns on its transit system.

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Massie: ‘High probability’ Hegseth won’t make it to the end of the year1 source — 1d

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Chris Dalton These early predictions from House members tend to overlook how the administration can adjust on the fly.

Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end the war2 sources — 2d

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Chris Dalton Qatar's role as mediator is useful but without real pressure on all sides this meeting probably won't move the needle on ending the war.

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.

Panthers beat Blue Jackets 4-1, end skidSports — 2dSam Bennett scored twice as the Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1, ending Florida’s two-game losing streak and extending its dominance in the matchup. The win came as Columbus struggled to recover after trailing through two periods.

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SEC, Big Ten to End Championship Games in 2026Sports — 3dThe SEC will end its football championship game after the 2026 edition, citing the College Football Playoff’s expansion to 24 teams. The Atlanta game, scheduled for Dec. 5, will be the event’s 35th and final contest after a run dating to 1992.

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“The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” — George Müller, Pastor and orphanage founder, 1805–1898Community — 4dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” — George Müller, Pastor and orphanage founder, 1805–1898Community — 4dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Magic, Kings seek to end losing streaks — 2dThe struggling Kings and Magic meet Tuesday seeking to end losing streaks, with Sacramento having lost three straight and Orlando four. Orlando will be shorthanded, while its strong offensive-rebounding performance against Golden State could be tested by a Kings team that has limited opponents’ second chances.

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Alabama Tight End Josh Ford Expected to Miss Rest of SeasonSports — 2dAlabama tight end Josh Ford will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury late in the Crimson Tide’s win over LSU. A key run blocker who also caught five passes for 41 yards and two touchdowns, Ford had already been playing after surgery for a broken arm.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Broncos Inquire About Trading for Cardinals Tight End McBride — 4dThe Broncos have explored trading for a tight end and asked Arizona about Trey McBride, but the Cardinals have no interest in dealing the 26-year-old star, who is under contract through 2029. Denver is expected to keep pursuing other options before the trade deadline.

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“I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.” — Job 19:25, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011Community — 15hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.” — Job 19:25, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011Community — 15hPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Hesselbein Elected Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader — 1dWisconsin Senate Democrats elected Dianne Hesselbein of Middleton as majority leader after winning an 18-15 majority, with Mark Spreitzer chosen as Senate president and Kristin Dassler-Alfheim as assistant majority leader. Democrats say their agenda will focus on public school funding, affordability and health care, alongside other priorities including limits on data centers and ending Act 10.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Western Union says it ended Intermex deal over state rulesBusiness — 15hWestern Union says it terminated its agreement to acquire Intermex after rejecting conditions imposed by California regulators as unacceptable, citing required changes to its business model and agent relationships. Intermex disputes the termination, says it is ready to close, and is pursuing legal remedies to compel the deal or seek damages.

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Sam Okafor California regulators killed this deal with demands no company should have to swallow.

Florida Ends Ties with CAIR in New Policy Shift2 sources — 5d

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Chris Dalton Florida should explain exactly what CAIR did wrong before ending any official contact.

Privy Council overturns Trinidad and Tobago gay-sex banPolitics — 1dThe UK Privy Council struck down Trinidad and Tobago’s law criminalizing consensual sex between men, ruling it unconstitutional after a challenge by LGBTQ+ activist Jason Jones. The decision ends the ban in Trinidad and Tobago and could encourage legal challenges to similar laws in other former British colonies.

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Derek Foss The Privy Council's decision sets a useful example for other former colonies still holding onto these old bans on private behavior.

Europe Expected at Abu Dhabi Ukraine Talks — 3dFrance says European representatives will participate in the Nov. 10–11 Abu Dhabi talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, aiming to end the war and discuss security and de-escalation. The French delegation’s membership and Europe’s precise role remain unclear, as Russia has opposed European participation and the U.S. has described broader European involvement as a possible later step.

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Marcus Bell Russia blocking Europe now just shows they want to split the West and weaken the outcome.

Liverpool beat Palace 3-1, end losing run — 3dLiverpool ended a run of consecutive defeats with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace, scoring through Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak before Eddie Nketiah converted a late penalty. The result lifted Liverpool to fourth in the Premier League and left Palace bottom, increasing pressure on manager Pierre Sage.

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Trump Says US Will End $4 Billion Annual Aid to Israel in 2026 — Nov 3, 2026Trump said on Fox & Friends the US will end about $4 billion in annual aid to Israel at the end of 2026, after a deal with Netanyahu: "They don’t need it."

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Tom Gallagher Netanyahu must have worked out some strong trade or tech deal to accept ending the payments.

China Keeps Making End Runs Around America’s Chip Export Controls: REPORT — 5hA top Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) lab accessed Nvidia's most advanced AI chips this summer, showcasing the country's reliance on American hardware despite U.S. export restrictions, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.

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Oura to acquire AI care firm Counsel Health for $625 millionHealth — 1dOura has agreed to acquire AI-powered primary care company Counsel Health for $625 million, bringing medical guidance and access to board-certified physicians into the Oura app alongside members’ wearable data. The deal, expected to close by year-end, reflects a broader push to connect consumer health technology with clinical care; users must consent to sharing their Oura information with Counsel physicians.

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Elena Vasquez Paying 625 million for Counsel Health feels steep unless the doctor integration actually cuts down on unnecessary visits.

One Dies in San Luis Obispo E. coli OutbreakHealth — 17hSan Luis Obispo County confirmed one death connected to an E. coli outbreak believed linked to Brookshire Farms, but did not release details about the person. Officials previously reported five confirmed cases and additional suspected cases; three children developed a severe kidney complication, and the county said the public health threat had ended.

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