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Vance Donor Reportedly Helped Secure Venezuela Oil Licenses — 3dReuters reports that Energy Secretary Chris Wright contacted Vitol trader John Addison days after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, and Vitol and Trafigura soon received licenses to market Venezuelan crude without competitive bidding, potentially earning hundreds of millions of dollars. Addison had donated to pro-Vance and pro-Trump political committees and said Vance vouched for him; allegations that the two discussed the oil opportunity before the U.S. operation are denied by both, while the Energy Department says Vitol was chosen for its commercial standing.

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U.S. Infant Vitamin K Bleeding Rises 347%Health — Nov 7, 2026A review of more than 11 million U.S. infants found vitamin K shot coverage fell from 97.7% to 95% between 2017 and 2025, while diagnoses of vitamin K deficiency bleeding rose sharply, reaching 1,764 cases in 2025. A separate observational study found unvaccinated newborns faced higher bleeding risks, including more than double the risk of bleeding in or around the brain, underscoring the danger while not proving every case was caused by skipping the shot.

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Giants Reportedly Eye Vita Vea Trade — Nov 5, 2026The Giants are reportedly considering a trade for Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea after missing out on Jeffery Simmons, but Tampa Bay’s return to the NFC South race, Vea’s recent extension and the cost of moving him make a deal appear unlikely. Vea said he had not heard the latest rumors, while analysts have questioned whether his age, declining production and financial cost justify the draft capital New York would have to surrender.

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Study Links Climate Shocks to Industrial-Era Vitamin DeficiencyEnvironment — Nov 5, 2026Researchers analyzing teeth and burial records from a North Shields cemetery found that childhood exposure to volcanic activity and reduced solar radiation may have compounded industrial-era pollution, poor housing and harsh working conditions, contributing to vitamin D deficiency and rickets. The findings add climate shocks to the factors traditionally linked to children’s health during the Industrial Revolution.

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Trail Blazers’ Vit Krejčí Suffers Lower-Leg Fracture — Nov 5, 2026Trail Blazers guard Vit Krejci suffered a left leg fracture during Wednesday’s win over the Suns, with no recovery timetable announced. His absence is expected to open up playing time for Sidy Cissoko and Chris Youngblood.

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Derek Foss Cissoko and Youngblood should get real minutes now, but I wonder if either is ready to step up consistently for the rest of the season.

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.

Trail Blazers’ Krejci has ankle surgery, out eight weeksSports — 3dTrail Blazers forward Vit Krejci underwent surgery to repair a fractured left ankle sustained against the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 4. He will begin rehabilitation and be re-evaluated in eight weeks, with Portland likely without him for an extended period.

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Marcus Bell That ankle break against Phoenix looks painful and the eight week timeline means he misses a big chunk of the early schedule.

Ronald McDonald Houses Support Families WorldwideLifestyle — 5dRonald McDonald Houses and programs support families navigating children’s medical care with free places to stay, practical services and a welcoming community; families in Delaware and South Jersey describe the emotional support as vital during long, uncertain treatment journeys. Across locations, the work also includes donated blankets and, in the Philippines, early-learning centers, vaccination support and a hospital family room that has served thousands of caregivers.

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Regional chambers draw 1,300 to annual events honoring business leadersBusiness — Nov 6, 2026The Kalispell Chamber’s annual Grand Event honored eight local leaders and organizations, with its highest award going posthumously to philanthropist and business leader Paul Wachholz and Businessperson of the Year recognition going to Will Schmautz. The chamber also highlighted collaboration on workforce development, child care and downtown vitality, with infrastructure and downtown revitalization among its priorities for 2027.

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Stamkos ties power-play record in Predators OT win — Nov 6, 2026Steven Stamkos scored a power-play goal in overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche, extending their winning streak to three games. Vitali Pinchuk scored his first NHL goal, and Justus Annunen made 30 saves as Nashville earned the road victory.

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Marcus Bell Annunen's 30 saves and Pinchuk's first goal made the difference in holding off the Avalanche on the road.

Siemens Healthineers plans dual rebrand ahead of spinoffsBusiness — Nov 5, 2026Siemens Healthineers plans to drop “Siemens” and rebrand as Healthineers as it moves toward greater independence from its parent, with the proposed spinoff subject to shareholder approval. In parallel, it is carving out its in vitro diagnostics business as Olyrian Diagnostics, targeting a standalone operation by mid-2028; the unit has faced challenges including difficult conditions in China and the phaseout of older systems.

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Sam Okafor Phaseing out older systems ahead of the 2028 spinoff makes sense for modernization but risks losing some steady revenue in the short term.

Nearly 1,750 monarchs tagged to map Texas migration funnelScience — Nov 3, 2026Scientists are fitting monarch butterflies with solar-powered tracking tags to map their migration routes and identify vital stopover habitats, especially in Texas. The research could help protect the species from habitat loss, pesticides and climate change.

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Nicole Hardy Tagging 1750 monarchs should finally show which Texas spots need protection most from development and sprays.

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

FDA Proposes First Formula Nutrient Update in DecadesHealth — Oct 29, 2026The FDA has proposed the first major update to U.S. infant-formula nutrition standards in nearly 30 years, revising requirements for vitamins A and D, iodine and manganese while seeking input on whether to require ingredients such as DHA, ARA and L-carnitine. The proposal also includes labeling changes; the agency said most tested formula samples had low or undetectable chemical contaminants and plans further reviews before issuing a final rule.

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Priya Raman It's good they're finally raising the bar on iodine and manganese levels in formula after so long.

One lot of Whole Foods ashwagandha capsules recalled over salmonella riskHealth — Oct 30, 2026Vitality Works recalled one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules sold at Whole Foods and on Amazon over possible salmonella contamination discovered during routine testing. No illnesses had been reported; consumers should not take the affected capsules and can discard them for a refund at Whole Foods.

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Elena Vasquez It's good they found the salmonella risk during routine checks before anyone got sick.

Pantethine May Ease Psoriasis Symptoms in Small TrialScience — Oct 27, 2026Researchers found that pantethine, a vitamin B5 derivative, dampened immune-cell activity and prevented psoriasis in mice; in a small trial, it also eased symptoms when added to topical treatment. The early results are promising but preliminary, and larger, longer studies are needed to determine whether the supplement is safe and effective as a psoriasis treatment.

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India Launches Campaign Against Fertilizer ImbalanceEnvironment — Oct 23, 2026Across India, Hawaii and Britain, efforts to protect soil health are being promoted as vital to sustainable food production and resilience to drought and flooding. These range from calls to correct India’s imbalanced fertilizer use and interest in natural and regenerative farming to hands-on soil-management workshops in Hawaii, though long-term evidence for some natural-farming benefits remains limited.

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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.

BlackRock Discloses ETF Stake Exceeding 5% in Crescent EnergyFinance — Oct 27, 2026BlackRock filings disclosed that its iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest exceeding 5% in Crescent Energy. Separate filings covering Phreesia, Vital Farms, an iShares emerging-markets fund and Expro Group said no individual person’s interest exceeded 5%.

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Tom Gallagher BlackRock's ETF stake over 5% in Crescent Energy suggests they're positioning for longer-term energy sector gains.

PSG End Barcelona's 11-Game Run With 4-2 Win — Oct 20, 2026PSG ended Barcelona's 11-match unbeaten start with a 4-2 win at Parc des Princes on Oct. 20, 2026, as Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz scored late.

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Tom Gallagher Barca managed to level through Yamal but those two late PSG goals decided it.

Stop chasing wins and the score takes care of itself — Oct 20, 2026Dek: Walsh argues that exhaustive daily standards, patient teaching, and visible composure produce winning as a byproduct—vital for anyone rebuilding a demoralized team.

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Meta Unveils VR Headset, Camera-Free Smart Glasses — Sep 21, 2026Meta is gearing up for a major Connect event with new smart glasses that omit built-in cameras to address privacy concerns, along with AI features and a lightweight mixed-reality headset codenamed Phoenix, plus ongoing Ray-Ban collaborations and privacy indicators. Separately, the INVEST Digital Health conference underscores wearables’ expanding role in healthcare, from vital-sign monitoring to integrating wearable data into care delivery and clinical trials.

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Vithya Ramraj surges past China on the anchor leg as India takes Asian Games relay gold — Sep 30, 2026Vithya Ramraj overtook China’s Siyu Zuo on the final leg and held off Bahrain as India’s women won the 4x400m in 3:29.69 at Nagoya, the country’s first athletics gold of the 2026 Asian Games.

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Giants’ Vitello Ejected for MLB-High Seventh Time — Sep 27, 2026Tony Vitello was ejected for an MLB-high seventh time on Sept. 27, 2026, after arguing a checked-swing call in the Giants' season finale against the Dodgers.

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Chris Dalton Leading the league in ejections isn't the kind of mark a new manager wants after one year.

Dario Vitale Named First Non-Family Creative Director at Emporio Armani — Sep 16, 2026Dario Vitale is Armani’s first non-family creative director, taking Emporio and accessories after a one-season Versace run.

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Priya Raman It's good they picked someone with real experience from Versace and Prada to lead Emporio Armani now.

Nestlé sells $1 billion vitamin brands to Yellow Wood in portfolio shift — Sep 1, 2026Nestlé will sell its mainstream vitamins and supplements business, including Nature’s Bounty and other brands, to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion as CEO Philipp Navratil focuses the company on higher-growth pillars. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2027, will help reduce leverage and free resources for Nestlé’s core growth areas, with the VMS unit being restructured under dedicated ownership as part of a broader portfolio transformation.

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Nicole Hardy Funny how these deals always "reduce leverage" - corporate speak for shuffling debt around.

Bain Capital Plans to Acquire Vitabiotics, UK Operations, Meyer Organics Across India, Africa — Jul 24, 2026Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Vitabiotics, including the VB Group with Meyer Organics in India and operations in Africa and Egypt, in a deal reported to range around $850 million to over $1 billion, with the UK business remaining central and no immediate changes to day-to-day operations. The investment will be led by Bain’s Asia Private Equity team to accelerate international growth in markets such as MENA and China, and founder Kartar Lalvani will become Chairman Emeritus on completion.

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