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Iran labels Argentine Navy, Air Force terrorist groupsWorld — 4hIran has designated Argentina’s navy and air force as terrorist organizations, invoking reciprocity and a 2019 law after Buenos Aires blacklisted Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Argentina cited the Guard’s alleged support for Hezbollah, which it blames for deadly 1990s attacks; Iran says Argentina is responsible for any consequences.

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Maya Lindstrom This back and forth between the two governments risks turning a legal dispute into something much harder to unwind.

MGE Label Expands After R&B Single Hits No. 16 on iTunes ChartMusic — 1dDenver-based MGE Label is expanding its independent-music platform with artist development, management, production and studio services, while building a roster and pursuing nationwide industry connections. The company highlighted artist D-Trait’s “Room Key (Beep),” which reached No. 16 on iTunes’ R&B/Soul Songs chart.

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Tom Gallagher It's great to see a Denver indie label like MGE building real infrastructure after D-Trait's track hit the charts.

Tennessee Asks Judge to Block Testing of Drug from Pike ExecutionPolitics — 16hTennessee is asking a judge to block Christa Pike’s attorneys from inspecting and testing leftover pentobarbital from her botched execution, arguing that vial labels could expose the supplier and jeopardize the state’s access to execution drugs. Pike’s lawyers seek the evidence to investigate why two doses failed and whether her constitutional protections were violated; the judge had previously ordered evidence from the attempt preserved.

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Politico labels election 'Armageddon of all elections'1 source — Nov 3, 2026

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Dana Whitfield This race really does feel like everything is on the line, from the courts to basic policy direction for years ahead.

Critics Label Democratic Party Bullies1 source — Nov 3, 2026

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Derek Foss Voters should focus on policies rather than these partisan attacks from critics.

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.

Restaurants Cited for Critical Violations in Louisiana Florida and New MexicoHealth — 1dRecent restaurant inspections found critical or high-priority violations in Shreveport-Bossier, Baton Rouge and Sarasota, though 17 Sarasota-area establishments had no violations; reported issues included pests and improperly labeled seafood. Jacksonville also publishes weekly inspection results, which officials caution are only snapshots of conditions at the time of inspection.

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WHO Draft Guidance Targets Additives; Food Industry Pushes BackHealth — 1dThe WHO’s draft guidance urges governments to consider regulating foods with added colors, flavors or sweeteners, potentially through warning labels or taxes, alongside traditional nutrition criteria. Food industry groups object that the approach could sweep in too many products and distract from nutritional quality, amid broader debate over ultra-processed foods.

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Olive Young plans five California stores, seven totalBusiness — 2dCJ Olive Young plans to open five California stores by the first half of 2027, bringing its U.S. total to seven and expanding into major shopping centers around Los Angeles and San Diego. The retailer says the stores will promote K-beauty and help Korean brands, including smaller and emerging labels, reach U.S. consumers.

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Priya Raman Five stores in California by 2027 feels like a solid step but I hope they pick spots with good foot traffic.

Babylon Bee meme shows scarecrow labeled Democrat winning California governor racePolitics — Nov 2, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Last surviving Monkee rejects ‘nepo baby’ label — Nov 1, 2026Micky Dolenz, the Monkees’ last surviving member, rejected the “nepo baby” label, saying his career followed a longstanding tradition of children entering their parents’ professions. The 81-year-old, who began acting as a child, continues to perform as the band marks its 60th anniversary.

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Media Labels Suspect In WWII Statue Beheading As Virginia Man1 source — Oct 26, 2026

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Tom Gallagher Whoever vandalized that WWII memorial deserves real punishment no matter their background.

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

Obama Defends Abdul El-Sayed Against Radical Label2 sources — Oct 26, 2026

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Rachel Meyers Obama is right to push back on slapping the radical label on El-Sayed without real evidence.

Opinion labels Washington politicians as patriots, pigs or traitors — Oct 30, 2026I have come to believe that Washington has three kinds of politicians: patriots, pigs and traitors. Harsh? Maybe. But look at what happens in Congress and tell me these three descriptions don’t fit.

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San Diego Police Probe Suspected Halloween Mushroom GummiesHealth — Nov 3, 2026San Diego police are investigating after parents said their children picked up packages labeled as 5-gram psilocybin mushroom gummies from a porch while trick-or-treating in Ocean Beach. The homeowner denied that the gummies belonged to his household, and authorities have not confirmed their contents or whether a crime occurred.

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Quieting the inner critic unlocks the skill you already have — Oct 29, 2026Anyone who tightens after a miss—or coaches people who do—should care, because Gallwey reports that dropping good/bad labels can smooth strokes within minutes.

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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.

Philadelphia Groups Plan Boycott Ride Targeting Jewish Businesses — Nov 3, 2026Anti-Israel groups in Philadelphia are planning a bicycle boycott targeting several Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses they label “Zionist,” with the event scheduled on the eve of the Kristallnacht anniversary. Local Jewish organizations condemned the campaign as antisemitic intimidation and urged officials and police to protect the businesses, their employees and customers.

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Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million Presses After 48 BurnsBusiness — Nov 1, 2026Bodum is recalling about 5.9 million French presses after 70 reports of glass carafes breaking, including 48 reports of burns. Owners should stop stirring with metal utensils and contact the company for a free plastic spoon and warning label; the recall does not provide replacement carafes or refunds.

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FDA Removes Black-Box Warnings From Three Estrogen PatchesHealth — Oct 30, 2026FDA on Oct. 30, 2026 removed black-box warnings on breast cancer, heart risk and dementia from Minivelle, Vivelle and Vivelle-Dot; labels still list the risks.

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Dana Whitfield Patches have always seemed safer than pills so this label update makes sense to me.

Hot Air labels Medicare proposal 'Medicare for Nobody' — Oct 17, 2026

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Tom Gallagher The details matter more than catchy titles when it comes to real healthcare changes.

Dubai Fashion Week Pairs Resort Collection with Themed PastriesLifestyle — Oct 28, 2026Nafsika Skourti’s Dubai Fashion Week collection celebrates the evolving bonds and individuality of chosen sisterhood, while Copenhagen label Soulland paired its Dubai collection showcase with a fashion-inspired café menu.

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American Spectator labels woman awful in headline1 source — Oct 13, 2026

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Supreme Court Leaves Global-Rights Ruling Intact — Oct 19, 2026The Supreme Court declined to hear music labels’ challenge to a ruling allowing songwriter Cyril Vetter to reclaim worldwide rights to “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love),” leaving his win in place without deciding whether copyright-termination law applies to foreign copyrights. The ruling binds courts in the Fifth Circuit but not elsewhere, and labels warn that similar decisions could threaten international catalog revenue.

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Jared Kim Artists deserve to reclaim their own songs worldwide after decades without labels blocking it forever.

Ouaddou says Pirates favourites for Soweto derby — Oct 29, 2026Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his defending champions must embrace their status as favorites in Saturday’s sold-out Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, while warning that the label guarantees nothing and his side must match Chiefs’ renewed energy. Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says the team is prepared, intent on extending its unbeaten start and keeping its momentum, with both clubs coming off 3-0 cup wins.

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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.