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ASML raises outlook on AI demand exceeding capacity through 2028 — 13hASML raised its 2026 outlook and said AI demand may outstrip capacity through 2028; shares rose as much as 3.6% as European tech led modest gains.

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Maya Lindstrom ASML's raised outlook on AI demand running past 2028 capacity explains why tech stocks jumped even with oil prices up.

EFTA, Vietnam Plan Free-Trade Pact SigningPolitics — 12hEFTA and Vietnam will sign a free trade deal in Hanoi on Sunday; Norway's Astrid Bergmal will raise the detention of citizen Nguyen Duc Thuan.

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Jared Kim Norway needs to keep pushing on that detention case even after the signing happens.

Wall Street Firms Tie Bonuses to AI Skills — 11hNearly one in four finance firms tie raises, bonuses, or promotions to AI proficiency, per a Selby Jennings survey of 500 executives.

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Tom Gallagher This trend risks creating a two-tier system where only tech-savvy employees get ahead.

Elon Musk Reportedly Donated More To GOP Campaign Apparatus Than Dems’ Senate Fund Raised Combined — 2dElon Musk spent more money on Republicans' top super PAC than the Democrats' Senate campaign arm raised in the latest quarter, The New York Times reported Monday.

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Healey plans £1bn online VAT crackdown for shops — 22hHealey is expected to make Amazon, eBay and Temu collect VAT from sellers above £90,000 turnover, a step the government says could raise about £1 billion.

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Nicole Hardy The £90k threshold looks like a big loophole that will let plenty of smaller overseas sellers keep avoiding VAT altogether.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Saudi Arabia Postpones Six Kings Slam Until December — 6hSaudi Arabia’s Six Kings Slam exhibition has been postponed from October to December 27–30 because regional conflict, attacks on Riyadh’s airport and travel disruptions raised security and logistical concerns. The event features six top players and offers a $6 million prize to the champion.

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Maya Lindstrom Security concerns are understandable after those airport attacks. Delaying the event was the right call for everyone involved.

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SWI Group announces €800M funding at €6.1B valuationBusiness — 2dSWI raised €800M at a €6.1B valuation on Oct. 12, lifting equity raised since March 2026 past €1B to fund transatlantic AI data centers.

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Debate Over Euthanasia Raises Slippery Slope Concerns — 3d

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Lonza Raises Midterm Growth Targets, Backs 2026 Outlook — 16hLonza set a ROIC goal of 2–3x WACC and lifted mid-term organic sales growth to 10–13% with high-thirties EBITDA margins, while backing 11–12% 2026 CER sales growth.

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Nicole Hardy Lonza's focus on contract manufacturing looks smart if they can hit that 10-13% growth.

Alzheimer’s Walks Raise Funds Across CommunitiesHealth — 4dWalk to End Alzheimer’s events brought people together in Longview, Akron and Victoria to support Alzheimer’s care, research and a cure. Akron’s walk raised $230,381, while 182 people participated in Victoria.

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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.

Bile Duct Cancer Expert Rachna Shroff DiesHealth — 1dDr. Rachna Shroff, a University of Arizona oncologist and internationally recognized expert in bile duct and other gastrointestinal cancers, has died at 47. Her research helped advance treatment and clinical trials for difficult-to-treat cancers, and she raised more than $1.35 million to support the next generation of biliary cancer researchers.

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Lee Set to Gain ₩2.6T Samsung Shares — 1dHong Ra-hee will gift Lee Jae-yong 11.158 million Samsung shares worth ₩2.6 trillion ($1.9B) on Nov. 12, raising his stake from 1.58% to 1.75%.

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Rachel Meyers This gift lets Lee Jae-yong boost his stake quietly while avoiding a big public purchase.

Cyberattack raises temperatures in hundreds of French supermarket freezers — 1dAttackers drove supermarket fridges to 122°F across hundreds of French stores overnight. Food spoiled, fires broke out, and losses hit the tens of millions with no claim of responsibility.

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Riyadh Airport Reportedly Extends Shutdown After 12 Killed — 3dRiyadh’s international airport extended its shutdown after a suspected Houthi missile attack killed 12 people and wounded more than 300, with reports citing damage to airport systems and runways requiring assessment. The Houthis threatened further attacks on Saudi airports, deepening regional tensions and raising concerns about disruption to global energy and transport routes.

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

PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts1 source — 5d

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New Jersey Abortion Bill Raises First Amendment Concerns — 2dNew Jersey's new abortion protection bill could make pro-life activism illegal in the state.

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Marcus Bell Any law that could jail people for expressing views on abortion needs a closer look to protect speech for everyone.

Poilievre plans Detroit push for tariff-free auto pact — 2dConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pitching a tariff-free U.S.-Canada auto pact during meetings in Detroit, arguing tariffs are hurting jobs, investment and vehicle production on both sides of the border. His push comes as President Donald Trump threatens to raise the U.S. tariff on Canadian vehicles from 25% to 50% and Michigan Republicans also call for a trade deal.

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Great Western Mining Raises £182,300 Through Warrants — 5dGreat Western Mining issued 9.115 million shares through warrant exercises at 2 pence each, raising £182,300 and bringing its total voting share capital to 447,553,378. The shares are expected to begin trading on AIM and Euronext Growth around Oct. 16, 2026.

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Levi Strauss Sales Rise 4%, Raises Profit OutlookFinance — Oct 7, 2026Levi Strauss beat Q3 EPS estimates by $0.12 and raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.54-$1.56 after tariff refunds helped lift operating margin to 13.8%.

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Marvell Raises FY2028 Revenue Outlook to $20B — Oct 6, 2026Marvell raised its FY2028 revenue target to about $20B from $18B and set a first FY2031 goal of $70B–$90B at its Oct. 6, 2026 Investor Day.

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New Jersey Abortion Bill Raises Free Speech Concerns — 4dNew Jersey's new abortion protection bill could make pro-life activism illegal in the state.

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Elena Vasquez Lawmakers need to clarify exactly what counts as activism so ordinary counseling or signs do not become crimes.

Dahlin Day-to-Day, to Miss Sabres’ Game in Montreal — 2dSabres captain Rasmus Dahlin left Monday’s game against Florida with an upper-body injury and did not return. The injury’s severity and his availability for Buffalo’s next game against Montreal were unclear, raising concern for a team already struggling defensively.

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Iran-US Tensions Escalate as Hormuz Attacks Surge — 6dHouthi forces have intensified attacks on Saudi targets, including Riyadh’s airport, amid escalating Yemen fighting, raising risks to regional shipping and energy markets. The Trump administration is weighing military options against Iran even as Trump has cited productive talks and Tehran says it is open to renewed negotiations.

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