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Microsoft tops Nvidia's market cap for first time since June 20251 source — 7h

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Marcus Bell Nvidia's chip dominance was wild but it's clear the market now favors Microsoft's full stack approach more.

Ring Unveils Home-Security Drone, Business RobotTech — 10hRing has launched Ring Robotics with a roughly $250 indoor drone that autonomously patrols homes and records 2K video, and a $999 Rover Cam that patrols business premises. The drone’s short flight time and the rover’s deliberate pace make both better suited to routine surveillance than rapid response.

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Elena Vasquez I can see the appeal for routine home monitoring but having a drone fly indoors still feels like overkill compared to fixed cameras.

Boeing Plans 5% Commercial Job Cuts Amid Slowdown — 1dBoeing plans to reduce its commercial airplane workforce by about 5% through layoffs and attrition as it slows production increases to give factories and suppliers more time to stabilize. Employees affected by layoffs are expected to be notified in December; the company has not specified which teams or locations will be impacted.

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Tom Gallagher Laying off 5 percent right before December notifications feels especially rough on the workers who have kept things running.

Latcham to Lead DC Studios as Gunn, Safran Exit — 1dJames Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down from their leadership roles at DC Studios after four years and will return to full-time creative work, including the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow. Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will take over as president and chief creative officer, overseeing DC’s film, television and animation slate under Skydance.

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Sam Okafor Gunn and Safran stepped down at a good time after four years, hope Latcham brings fresh ideas to the Superman sequel.

Delhi PM2.5 Nears 59 Times WHO LimitEnvironment — 1dDiwali fireworks worsened New Delhi’s already dangerous pollution, with PM2.5 reaching nearly 59 times the WHO daily guideline and many monitors recording severe air quality as smoke and fog reduced visibility. Reporting gaps at more than half the monitoring stations complicated comparisons with previous years, though available data indicated an especially polluted Diwali night.

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Elena Vasquez Health officials need to warn people more clearly in advance so families can take real steps to stay indoors.

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.

Phillies champion Bob Boone dies at 78 — 16hBob Boone, a seven-time Gold Glove catcher who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series and later managed the Royals and Reds, has died at 78. The father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, he was part of MLB’s first family to reach the majors across three generations.

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Miami to host NBA All-Star Weekend for first time since 1990Sports — 1dMiami is set to host NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2028, its first time hosting since 1990. The Miami International Boat Show’s move to another weekend cleared a longstanding scheduling and hotel-capacity conflict, allowing the league to return its showcase to South Florida.

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Washington Times says Democrats won turnout battle without lasting mandate1 source — 2d

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Tom Gallagher A high turnout win still leaves room for backlash if new laws go too far from the middle.

California Voters Reject Billionaire Wealth Tax — 2dCalifornia voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth that supporters said would fund health care and offset federal cuts. Billionaires and business groups spent heavily to defeat it, while supporters argued it could raise tens of billions; Gov. Gavin Newsom also opposed the measure, citing concerns about its spending priorities and the risk of wealthy residents leaving.

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Notre Dame and Washington schedule home-and-home series for 2031 and 2034Sports — 5hNotre Dame and Washington have agreed to a home-and-home football series, with the Huskies visiting South Bend on Sept. 27, 2031, and the Irish traveling to Seattle on Nov. 11, 2034. Notre Dame leads the all-time series 8-0; the teams last met in 2009.

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New York Times in $330 Million Letterboxd TalksBusiness — 5dThe New York Times Company is in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd for about $330 million, roughly 22 times projected 2026 earnings of $15 million.

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Elena Vasquez I wonder if this deal will push Letterboxd toward more mainstream reviews instead of keeping its indie film focus.

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

Diwali muhurat trading timings set for stock market investors2 sources — 3d

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Elena Vasquez I usually skip special sessions but might join this year if the market opens at a reasonable hour.

SMX develops AI platform for material screeningBusiness — 11hSMX is developing SMX Scientific Intelligence, an AI platform intended to help researchers and manufacturers identify and evaluate chemicals, additives and materials for industrial use, reducing early-stage research time and supporting its material-tracking initiatives. The company plans internal use in early 2027 and a limited commercial launch in the second quarter, contingent on development and testing.

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Priya Raman This could cut down on trial and error for new industrial compounds if the screening works as planned.

Soul Train Awards Hold First Chicago CeremonyBusiness — 1dThe Soul Train Awards returned in Chicago for the first time, taping Nov. 5 at the Harris Theater in a homecoming for the franchise rooted in the city. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the ceremony honored Chicago native Chaka Khan and is set to air Nov. 27 on BET and CBS.

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Thunberg Returns to COP31, Warns Climate Crisis WorsensWorld — 1dGreta Thunberg returned to the U.N. climate summit in Antalya for the first time since 2021, warning that climate change threatens everything people value. She urged leaders to put people and the planet ahead of profit and political power, and called for deeper action as emissions continue to rise.

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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.

Gen. Flynn to Trump: The Time for Excuses Is Over1 source — 6d

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Priya Raman It's about time someone told Trump to deliver results instead of pointing fingers at everyone else.

Tom Brady leaves Birmingham City ownership group as club leads Championship — 1dTom Brady has left Birmingham City’s ownership group three years after joining the club as a minority investor. The club thanked the seven-time Super Bowl champion for his support as it continues its project under the Knighthead ownership group.

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Elena Vasquez Three years is short for an owner to bail even as a minority investor so something must have shifted behind the scenes.

Russell Brand Faces ‘Significant’ Prison Time After Rape Conviction, Judge Says — 5dRussell 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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EXCLUSIVE: AI backlash could threaten Anthropic IPO timing, potential investors say1 source — 5d

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Priya Raman If investors are already worried about backlash, Anthropic should probably address public concerns before trying to go public.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® CoCommunity — 1dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® CoCommunity — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Two Crashes Close Separate Stretches of U.S. 60 in ArizonaAuto — 1dA crash involving a commercial vehicle and another vehicle shut down westbound U.S. 60 near Gold Canyon Monday morning. Serious injuries were reported, and the closure has no estimated reopening time; eastbound lanes remain open.

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“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” — Psalms 59:16, New International Version Holy Bible, New InternatCommunity — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Maya Lindstrom I like how it points to God as both strength in the morning and a safe place all day.

“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” — Mother Teresa, Missionary, 1910–1997Community — 5dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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