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Snap's Third Bellwether Settlement

Snap settles third social media addiction bellwether case involving two teen plaintiffs, avoiding trial

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FRAMING Engadget emphasized CEO Testimony Dodged; The Epoch Times Tech emphasized Repeated Trial Avoidance.

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▸Snap CEO Evan Spiegel had been due to testify at the upcoming trial. — Engadget

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▸This is the third time Snap has settled such a case, having avoided trial again. — The Epoch Times Tech

Microsoft's 60,000-Employee Buyout Offer

Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to roughly 60,000 employees on Monday, October 26.

Left: Another blow to tech workers amid AI shifts

Right: AI spending soars as Microsoft trims staff

FBI attributes $6.3 billion Binance theft to North Korea's TraderTraitor group as withdrawals resume

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First Report Friday: Binance disclosed a $6.3 billion security breach, the largest crypto hack ever, and suspended all deposits and withdrawals.

Monday: Binance resumes withdrawals after covering stolen assets

Left: Binance absorbs losses, users made 90% whole.

Right: Private firms ID'd TraderTraitor before FBI did.

Oil prices fell sharply on November 2 amid signals of US-Iran diplomatic progress.

Left: Markets cautious — peace rumors have faded before.

Right: Trump: Iran wants a deal 'as soon as possible.'

Trump delivered his final pre-midterm speech Monday at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, touting its renovation.

Left: A problem-plagued pool, not a closing argument.

Right: A patriotic pitch to keep Congress strong.