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EU seeks a broader role in Syria as Russian influence lingers
Keurig Dr Pepper plans $2 billion stock offering to cut debt
Warsaw’s Independence Day march exposes Poland’s political divide
Beko CEO Urges Smarter Electrification at COP31
Frontera posts $11.7 million third-quarter profit as EBITDA rises
Eli Radiopharma raises nearly RMB 400 million in Series A
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All materials →Keurig Dr Pepper plans $2 billion stock offering to cut debt
Keurig Dr Pepper has begun an underwritten public offering of $2.0 billion in common stock, saying it plans to use the proceeds to repay or repurchase about $2.0 billion of debt before splitting into two publicly traded companies, a separation targeted for early 2027.
Beko CEO Urges Smarter Electrification at COP31
At COP31 in Antalya, Beko CEO Can Dinçer argued that homes must be part of the response to rising electricity demand. Efficient, connected appliances, he said, can help households use less power while easing pressure on energy systems as countries pursue electrification and emissions goals.
Frontera posts $11.7 million third-quarter profit as EBITDA rises
Frontera Energy reported net income of $11.7 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 16% year over year to $34.8 million. The Canadian company said its LNG project in Cartagena remains on schedule to begin operations in February 2027.
Eli Radiopharma raises nearly RMB 400 million in Series A
Hangzhou Eli Radiopharma has completed a Series A financing round of nearly RMB 400 million, with proceeds intended to move its radiopharmaceutical candidates toward clinical development. Huagai Capital led the round and Bayland Capital co-led it, alongside new and existing investors.
Argá Medtech completes enrollment in COHERENT-AF PAF cohort
The paroxysmal atrial fibrillation cohort in Argá Medtech’s COHERENT-AF study has enrolled 150 intention-to-treat subjects at 27 sites in Europe and the United States. The company said enrollment in the persistent AF cohort is continuing and is expected to finish within two months.
Tampa General Adds Veterans’ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Services
A $750,000 federal grant and two new care programs will extend Tampa General Hospital’s mental health support for veterans, service members and military families, from outpatient care in a primary care center to intensive treatment and community-based suicide prevention in Hillsborough County.
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EU seeks a broader role in Syria as Russian influence lingers
A series of meetings in Brussels, Damascus and Jordan this week will test how far the EU can move beyond humanitarian aid and support Syria’s recovery. The talks come amid continuing Russian influence in the region and follow a Jordanian fighter-jet attack last month.
Warsaw’s Independence Day march exposes Poland’s political divide
A quarter of a million nationalists marched through Warsaw on Wednesday, 11 November, for Poland’s 108th Independence Day, as the national holiday laid bare divisions over the country’s institutions and political direction.
Why Europe cannot yet replace Starlink for Ukraine
Ukraine’s battlefield communications rely on SpaceX satellites that could be switched off, while Europe has no comparable low-orbit network at similar scale. Existing and planned European systems may reduce that dependence, but their fleets are far smaller and key capabilities are still years away.
West Bank olive harvest marked by settler attacks
In the West Bank, the olive harvest—an annual source of income and a longstanding part of Palestinian identity—has become a period of heightened danger, with attacks by Israeli settlers backed by Israeli forces reported as families head to their groves.
EU digital fairness proposal targets consumer protection gaps
The European Commission’s proposed Digital Fairness Act would address manipulative online design and other consumer protection gaps, but turning the ambitious plan into EU law will take time, consumer law academic Christoph Busch told EUobserver.
Jean Jouzel: Climate action is falling short despite the risks
“I cannot be optimistic,” French climatologist Jean Jouzel says, pointing to rising global carbon dioxide emissions and a lack of solidarity between states. He argues that climate action must accelerate, warning that decisions made over the next 15 years will shape conditions in the second half of this century.
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Deloitte ends weight-loss GLP-1 coverage and raises plan costs
Deloitte will stop covering GLP-1 drugs prescribed for weight loss from January, while raising deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums under most US health plans. The changes, detailed in an internal benefits guide seen by Business Insider, come as employers face rising healthcare costs.
Hacker houses are turning founder networks into VC funds
San Francisco’s hacker houses have helped produce startups such as Perplexity and OpenRouter, but outside investors have typically captured much of the financial upside. Now some of those communities are raising their own funds, hoping to back founders early—before fast-rising AI companies become expensive bets.
Burry remains bearish on Nvidia after its 10% slide
Nvidia shares have dropped nearly 10% since reports about CEO Jensen Huang’s personal life, but investor Michael Burry says the controversy may not seriously damage the company’s business. He remains bearish, warning that the episode could hasten a loss of Nvidia’s competitive edge and draw greater scrutiny from US authorities.
Venmo’s receipt scanner handled a three-person lunch bill
Venmo has added a receipt-scanning tool that identifies items and calculates each diner’s share of tax and tip. In a test at a New York City lunch spot, the feature matched Splitwise’s totals and let the tester request repayment without leaving Venmo; it did not make one colleague pay any faster.
How payment tools can support Canadian small-business growth
At Camp Canine in Toronto, a dog daycare, walking and grooming business, owner Alexis Berger needs payments to keep pace with a team on the move. A wireless Chase Payment Solutions Canada terminal lets staff take payments while handing over dogs and leashes, making it easier for clients to tap, she said.
Shaq says annuities could pay him $1 million a month
Shaquille O’Neal says a financial safety net he set up years ago is expected to begin paying him about $1 million a month when he turns 55 next spring. The former NBA star said he bought annuities to secure income in case his investments failed.