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Lonza Raises Midterm Growth Targets, Backs 2026 Outlook — 13hLonza 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.

NYC Deal Would Phase Out Horse-Drawn Carriages — 1dMamdani and Menin backed Romanch's Law to end NYC horse carriages by June 1, 2028, named for an 18-year-old tourist who died after a crash.

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Lillard Scores 15 in Trail Blazers Return — 22hDamian Lillard scored 15 points in 19 minutes in his first game back from a 2025 Achilles rupture as Portland beat Golden State 123-118; he said he felt “back home.”

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Priya Raman Lillard looked rusty but the minutes restriction makes sense after that Achilles tear, and Portland got the win they needed.

Every act is the tip of a causal chain stretching back millennia — 11hSapolsky shows cruelty and kindness share the same layered biology—from a second of neural firing back through hormones, childhood, genes, and evolution—so single-cause stories and pure free will both fail.

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Australian voters back AI copyright changes — if creators get paid1 source — 1d

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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.

Collins, Jackson Hold Third Maine Senate Debate — 1dGeorgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins faced off in a televised debate as early voting began in their closely watched U.S. Senate race, which could affect control of Congress. The candidates clashed over issues including affordability, health care and immigration, with Collins emphasizing his support for President Trump and Ossoff highlighting his record and cross-party backing.

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Nicole Hardy Ossoff's cross-party support could be key if voters care more about results than party loyalty in this race.

Troy Jackson Cosponsored Bill Backed by Son’s Lobbying Firm Allowing ‘Predatory’ Loan Companies To Skirt Maine’s Interest Rate Caps1 source — 20h

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Jared Kim This change just makes it easier for lenders to dodge the caps that protect Mainers from high-cost debt.

Luis Enrique Backs City Keeping Titles — 1dLuis Enrique says Man City deserve their trophies after a finding of guilt on all but one of 115 charges; Guardiola tells fans 'I am here; more than ever.'

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Chris Dalton Enrique is right that titles won on the pitch should stay with the team that earned them.

Iran-Backed Militants Increase Pressure on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince2 sources — 2d

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What If What’s Holding You Back Isn’t Permanent?1 source — 4d

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Americans So Fed Up With Healthcare System Socialized Medicine Now Looks Appetizing — 23hA plurality of Americans now back a "Medicare for All" program, according to a new Axios-Ipsos poll released Tuesday.

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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.

Asian Markets Slide Amid Tech, Oil Concerns — 1dSouth Korea's Kospi sank as much as 6% on Oct. 13, 2026, leading Asian stocks lower as investors pulled back from AI and chip shares ahead of U.S. earnings.

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Holly Madison Backs Jessica Biel’s Upcoming Playmates Film — 4dCrystal Hefner urged Jessica Biel to reconsider a fictionalized Hugh Hefner wife role in Playmates if it romanticizes him, citing abuse she says she endured; Holly Madison backs the film.

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Three NASCAR Series Set for Phoenix Weekend — 2dChristopher Bell and Ryan Blaney lead the betting for Sunday’s Phoenix race, while Chase Briscoe’s back-to-back wins have yet to lift him into the top tier of favorites and Kyle Larson brings the points lead. Fantasy analysis also flags Josh Berry as a potential dark horse based on his record at shorter flat tracks.

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‘We Share in Your Vision’: Wisconsin Gov Hopeful Backed Left-Wing Group Seeking To Build Housing Community 'For Our Sex Offenders'1 source — 2d

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

NATO Fund Targets Drone, Space Surveillance Gaps — 1dThe 1 billion euro NATO Innovation Fund, backed by 24 nations, plans a Warsaw presence after Ari Jonsson flagged drone and space-surveillance gaps.

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Jesse Watters Questions If Gen Z Backed Democrats Out Of LazinessPolitics — 1dFox News host Jesse Watters on Thursday lambasted members of Gen Z who supported left-wing Democrats, questioning if they did so out of “laziness.”

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Freeman Praises Minchey Amid Kentucky’s 5-1 Start — 2dKentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey has led the Wildcats to a 5-1 start, including back-to-back overtime wins over South Carolina and No. 10 LSU sealed by his game-winning two-point conversions. His former Notre Dame coach, Marcus Freeman, praised Minchey’s performance and said he was proud of his success after Minchey transferred when he lost the starting-job competition.

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Conservatives Back Dr. Oz Plan to Address Medicare Payment Issue1 source — 5d

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Tom Gallagher Conservatives supporting this could mean real progress on entitlement reform if they follow through.

60 Countries Oppose Tolls on Shipping Straits — 2dSixty countries backed the EU’s “No Fees, No Tolls” pledge on Oct. 12, 2026, opposing shipping-strait fees as Iran asserts control of Hormuz.

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Phillies Expected to Name Mattingly Manager — 2dWith Alex Cora declining Philadelphia’s managerial job, interim manager Don Mattingly has emerged as a leading candidate, alongside other possibilities such as Dave Martinez. Mattingly’s willingness to return may depend on whether the Phillies make significant offseason changes rather than bring back the same roster.

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Larson Extends NASCAR Chase Lead at Charlotte — 3dKyle Larson finished sixth at Charlotte Motor Speedway but extended his NASCAR Cup Series playoff lead, helped by winning the first stage and leading the most laps. With the Chase entering its final stretch, Denny Hamlin remains his closest challenger, while other contenders—including Christopher Bell and back-to-back race winner Chase Briscoe—remain in pursuit.

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Seahawks Beat 49ers 26-21 Despite Running Back Fumble and InjuriesSports — 4dThe Seahawks’ depleted running-back group faced more uncertainty against San Francisco, with George Holani questionable before the game and his fumble returned for a touchdown intensifying criticism of Seattle’s depth and ball security. The injury-plagued 49ers also lost Deebo Samuel to a hamstring injury during the matchup.

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South Carolina beats Florida 38-19 — 3dAfter Florida’s back-to-back blowout losses to Missouri and South Carolina, coach Jon Sumrall took responsibility and said the team must improve, while rejecting claims that school leaders are trying to rein in his outspoken personality. The offensive struggles have also raised questions about whether he might change quarterbacks, though the problems extend beyond the position.

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