US equity-index futures advanced Monday, suggesting that the seven-month rally in global stocks may still have room to run as strong tech earnings and easing USChina trade tensions lift sentiment.
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US equity-index futures advanced Monday, suggesting that the seven-month rally in global stocks may still have room to run as strong tech earnings and easing US–China trade tensions lift sentiment.

Bloomberg

Stocks Set for Mixed Open, OPEC+ to Pause Hikes: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com

Gold dipped below $4,000 an ounce after China ended a long-standing tax rebate for some retailers, a change that could weigh on demand in one of the worlds largest precious-metals markets.
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Gold dipped below $4,000 an ounce after China ended a long-standing tax rebate for some retailers, a change that could weigh on demand in one of the world’s largest precious-metals markets.

Gold Drops Back Below $4,000 After China Ends Tax Incentive - Bloomberg.com

The Wall Street Journal

FDA Official Steps Down, Sued by Drugmaker - The Wall Street Journal

TheStreet

Costco has secret stores you’ve never seen: Here’s what they offer - TheStreet

An employee works on the production line of power batteries and box chassis for new energy vehicles at a workshop on July 11, 2025 in Huaibei, Anhui Province of China.
Asia-Pacific markets traded mi… [+1375 chars]

Investors in the region will be watching manufacturing activity figures out from China later today, as RatingDog publishes its PMI numbers for October.

CNBC

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed ahead of PMI data from China - CNBC

We all think we know how to brush our teeth - a scrub morning and night, a rinse with water and maybe a minty mouthwash for good measure.
But according to dental experts, even the most diligent brus… [+3431 chars]

According to dental experts, even the most diligent brushers might be making a few mistakes.

BBC News

Why brushing teeth twice a day is not always best and other myths busted - BBC

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Many of us moan about calling call centres, but would dealing with AI be an improvement?
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Some commentators predict artificial intelligence is about to replace most customer support jobs.

Will AI mean the end of call centres? - BBC

CHARLOTTE — Theres a recall for thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication. 
The FDA said Ascend Laboratories is pulling atorvastatin calcium tablets, used to treat high cholesterol. 
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There’s a recall for thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication.

WSOC Charlotte

FDA announces recall for cholesterol medication - WSOC TV

Parts of the US economy, particularly housing, may already be in recession because of high interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday, repeating his call for the Federal Reserve to … [+2502 chars]

Parts of the US economy, particularly housing, may already be in recession because of high interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday, repeating his call for the Federal…

New York Post

High interest rates may have caused housing recession, Bessent says - New York Post

Google says it has removed Gemma from its AI Studio after a U.S. senator accused the AI model of fabricating accusations of sexual misconduct against her.
In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Se… [+2616 chars]

Senator Martha Blackburn argued Gemma’s fabrications are “not a harmless ‘hallucination,’" but rather “an act of defamation produced and distributed by a Google-owned AI model.”

TechCrunch

Google pulls Gemma from AI Studio after Senator Blackburn accuses model of defamation - TechCrunch

UNDATED (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - The listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals has expanded, with the FDA reporting two additional deaths and seven new illnesses.
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The listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals has expanded, with the FDA reporting two additional deaths and seven new illnesses.

WOAI

7 dead, 27 sick from recalled pasta meals sold at major grocery chains - WOAI

Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights, complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition.
<ul><li></li>Everything in Print<li></li>Weekday Print Edition<li></li>FT … [+231 chars]

Average time to complete a deal has fallen to four months

Financial Times

US bank deals surge as Trump-era regulators race through approvals - Financial Times

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Fresh questions are emerging over Rocket Labs proposed acquisition of German laser communications firm Mynaric as Europe doubles down on its push for domestic space and defense … [+4650 chars]

Rocket Lab's proposed acquisition of Mynaric faces sovereignty test Rocket Lab's proposed acquisition of Mynaric faces sovereignty test

SpaceNews

Rocket Lab’s proposed acquisition of Mynaric faces sovereignty test - SpaceNews

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<ul><li>The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is intended for changes to Medicare plans, not first-time enrollments.</li><li>Dave Ramsey explains one way to avoid future Medicare penalties.<… [+4437 chars]

Medicare's Annual Enrollment period is here. Find out when it ends and important mistakes to avoid.

Dave Ramsey sends strong warning on Medicare - TheStreet

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently said that the company is doing well more than $13 billion in annual revenue and he sounded a little testy when pressed on how it will pay for its massive spending commi… [+2506 chars]

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently said that the company is doing “well more” than $13 billion in annual revenue — and he sounded a little testy when pressed on how it will pay for its massive spending commitments.

Sam Altman says ‘enough’ to questions about OpenAI’s revenue - TechCrunch

North Carolina-based Bojangles has been frying chicken since the 70s, now operating over 800 locations across the world, including the U.S. and China, among other countries. Its biscuits are the stuf… [+714 chars]

From Popeyes to Chick-fil-A to Raising Canes, we examine these popular chains to see what customers are saying. The results might surprise you.

Chowhound

5 Fried Chicken Chains With The Best Quality Meat, And 4 With The Worst, According To Reviews - Chowhound

Dr Pepper disappeared from Coca-Cola–affiliated soda fountains across the United States this week after a Texas court ruling ended a long-standing distribution deal between Keurig Dr Pepper and Reyes… [+1789 chars]

Dr Pepper removed from Coca-Cola fountains after Texas court ruling. Coca-Cola revives Mr. Pibb as a spicy, high-caffeine replacement.

Dallasexpress.com

Texas Court Ruling Pulls Dr Pepper From Coca-Cola Fountains — Mr. Pibb Makes A Comeback - Dallas Express

A makeshift altar memorializes KitKat, a feline killed by a Waymo driverless taxi on 16th Street in San Franciscos Mission District.
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Nearly a week after a self-driving W… [+4325 chars]

Nearly a week after a self-driving Waymo taxi struck and killed a beloved cat in San Francisco’s Mission District, the community is still grieving.

San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco mourns cat killed by Waymo self-driving car - San Francisco Chronicle

The United States and China are caught in a race to return to the Moon. The two superpowers are hoping to reach the lunar surface by 2028 and 2030, respectively, in a rivalry that could have sweeping… [+3742 chars]

A company recently agreed to purchase up to ten thousand liters of lunar helium-3 extracted from the Moon.

Futurism

Mining Company Says It’s Identified Hugely Valuable Material on Surface of the Moon - Futurism

YouTube TV customers continue to not have access to ESPN. And no one in a position to do anything about it seems to care.
Google was able to get a deal done with Fox in August. In September, NBC and… [+1126 chars]

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