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LSEG Reportedly in Talks for $3.5 Billion Octus Deal
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LSEG confirmed Oct. 13, 2026 talks with Permira to buy New York credit-data firm Octus for about $3.5 billion; shares fell roughly 5%.
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Jared Kim
billion seems high for Octus unless the data gives LSEG a real edge over rivals in that niche.
Putin Says Drone Attacks Stall Ukraine Peace Talks
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Putin told Trump on Oct. 9, 2026, that Ukraine election-day drone attacks disrupted immediate trilateral peace talks; Trump said Russia will supply millions of tons of diesel.
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Girl Talk: Kara Swisher Woos Hillary Clinton Amid Lesbian Love Drama
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Rachel Meyers
It seems odd to frame an interview attempt as wooing when both are just public figures doing their jobs.
NFL Star Throws Punch At Trash-Talking Opponent Following Intense ‘Monday Night Football’ Battle
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Tom Gallagher
That kind of reaction after the whistle makes the whole league look worse than it already does.
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 1h
UN Urges Talks on Lebanon Peacekeeping Mandate
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UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix urged the Security Council to quickly discuss UNIFIL’s future as Lebanon seeks an extension beyond the mission’s scheduled end in December 2026. Lebanese leaders say continued Israeli military presence and insecurity make peacekeepers necessary to prevent a security vacuum, while the United States opposes extending the mandate.
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Priya Raman
Security Council talks must start now to avoid any sudden pullout that leaves a vacuum.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for around $7 billion, WSJ reports
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How to stay honest without wrecking the relationship
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Managers, partners, and teammates who dread hard talks or watch them collapse will get a repeatable way to keep both candor and respect.
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Berlin Coalition Talks Halt Over Antisemitism Rift
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Berlin’s Social Democrats and Greens suspended coalition talks with the Left Party, saying it must clarify its commitment to agreed antisemitism safeguards after admitting lawmaker Vanessa Emde to its parliamentary group. The dispute centers on a proposed binding use of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and procedures for reviewing allegations, though the parties left open the possibility of resuming negotiations.
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
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A tech giant could soon scoop up an artificial intelligence startup that one of the industry's top labs passed on.
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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Oil Prices Fall as Trump Signals Iran Talks
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Brent fell about 0.7% to $103.53 after Trump said Iran talks are productive and the U.S. will not attack before the Nov. 3 midterms.
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Taliban Suspends BBC FM Radio Across Afghanistan
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Taliban suspended BBC FM radio across Afghanistan, citing repeated violations with no details; BBC confirmed the Oct. 13 halt of Dari, Pashto and English broadcasts and is talking with authorities.
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Tom Gallagher
This suspension will only push people toward less trustworthy sources of information.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Knicks Defer Extension Talks Until Later Season
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On Oct. 9, 2026 the Knicks paused extension talks for Towns, Hart, McBride and Kolek until later in the season, citing focus on defending their first title since 1973.
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Tyreek Hill Reportedly in Contract Talks With Teams
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Tyreek Hill is rehabilitating a season-ending knee injury while his agent says he is talking with multiple teams and seeking a contender, a receiver opening, a strong quarterback and a fair contract; one report suggests the Kansas City Chiefs may be his only realistic option. Hill’s free agency is also clouded by a civil verdict finding him liable for two battery claims and an ongoing NFL conduct-policy review that could result in discipline.
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Amazon in talks to acquire Decart in reported $7 billion deal
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Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for about $7 billion, though no deal has been confirmed and negotiations could fall apart. The potential purchase follows Decart’s rapid rise in valuation and failed acquisition discussions with Nvidia and Anthropic, and would give Amazon technology for AI computing efficiency, real-time video and simulated environments.
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Chinese National Arrested After Poisoning Classmate Engaged In Cutting Edge Cancer Research At US University
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 2h
Thunder Open Rookie Extension Talks With Wallace Around $25 Million
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Cason Wallace have opened contract-extension talks around $25 million per year, but Wallace’s camp may seek more, with other teams reportedly able to offer over $30 million annually if he reaches the market. The negotiations come as Wallace is expected to take on a larger role after the Thunder’s offseason departures, while the team weighs his value against its long-term salary commitments.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Moonshot Executives in Talks Over $700M Shareholder Dispute
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Moonshot's Yang and Zhang face a claim for 10.5% of original shares worth over $700M; their counsel said the case "lacked both legal and factual basis."
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Iran Says US Response to Hormuz Terms Insufficient
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Iran's Mohsen Rezaei said Sunday the US response to seven Hormuz conditions is insufficient; the strait stays closed and talks are off until they are met.
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EU Opens 17 Accession Chapters With Ukraine
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The EU opened accession talks with Ukraine on internal-market rules and competitiveness, advancing Kyiv’s membership bid after Ukraine passed legislation expanding minority-language education rights and Hungary dropped its objections. The move marks progress, not a guarantee of membership: Ukraine still faces extensive reforms and unanimous approval from all 27 EU members.
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Chris Dalton
Ukraine has a long list of reforms ahead even if these market rules are now in discussion.
Asylum Plans 10-Episode Z Nation Sequel
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The Asylum is developing Z Nation: Resurrection, a 10-episode sequel set years after the original series, with a new generation of survivors facing a fresh zombie threat. Several original cast members are in talks to return in supporting roles, though former Spokane crew members say they have not been contacted.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Head Injury From Fight With Drug Lord: Report
Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ head injury over the weekend was the result of a fight with a drug lord, per TMZ. Sources said Combs and a Jamaican drug lord known as “Dudus” had a physical altercation that ended with Diddy sustaining a severe head injury. TMZ reported Combs was taken from the FCI Fort Dix prison in New Jersey around 1 a.m. Saturday to a hospital for treatment. People magazine confirmed he wa
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Hong Kong to Host 21-Economy APEC Finance Talks
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Hong Kong will host the first APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting there on October 20–21, with representatives from 21 economies discussing household-supporting fiscal policy, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance and financial talent. China’s finance minister, Lan Foan, is set to chair, and Taiwan’s finance minister is expected to attend.
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49ers' Mike Evans Explains Viral Diggs Confrontation
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Mike Evans turned Trevon Diggs around to read his jersey mid-trash talk, saying he had not recognized him; Evans had 7 catches for 113 yards and a TD as the 49ers stayed unbeaten.
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World Bank discusses crisis aid for 40 countries
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World Bank is in talks with 30 to 40 countries on crisis aid; Banga says $50-60 billion is available and support could reach $100 billion.
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Iran-US Tensions Escalate as Hormuz Attacks Surge
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Houthi 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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Sainsbury’s, Morrisons held multibillion-pound merger talks
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Sainsbury's walked away in February 2026 from merger talks with Morrisons held from November 2025; a combination would hold 23.6% of the grocery market, below Tesco's 27.8%.
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Derek Foss
Morrisons debt load makes this a risky idea anyway, better they walked away before regulators stepped in.
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Federal Regulators Reject Largest US Grid Operator’s Plan To Cut Power To Data Centers
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 2h
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