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With both the ALCS and NLCS going to Game 7s, which two teams will be playing in the World Series?

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After winning the GOP's nomination for House Speaker, this candidate was strongly criticized by Donald Trump and withdrew hours later, becoming the third nominee to be dropped in three weeks.

Trump criticized Emmer on Truth Social, his social media platform, calling him "totally out-of-touch with Republican Voters" and a "Globalist RINO."

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Drawing parallels with Big Tobacco and Big Pharma lawsuits, what is the main accusation against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, in a lawsuit from more than three dozen states yesterday?

The states argue that features like "infinite scroll" and persistent alerts hook young users and lead them into harmful content. This case is reminiscent of Big Tobacco and Big Pharma lawsuits, where states combined legal resources to challenge large corporations. Meta has countered by stating it has introduced over 30 tools to support teens and families.

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Yesterday was the first day of the 2023-24 NBA season. What significant changes are being introduced this season?

The 2023-24 NBA season will see the introduction of an in-season tournament, a concept championed by commissioner Adam Silver, and the implementation of penalties for flopping, a deceptive move by a player to simulate a foul. Other changes include the expansion of coaches' challenges, a second tax apron for teams, and a new rule allowing higher starting salaries for player extensions.

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Given the recent extreme weather conditions across Europe, particularly Spain and Italy, which commodity's global prices have more than doubled due to a significant impact on its production?

Extreme weather conditions, particularly drought, have severely impacted olive crops in major producing countries like Spain and Italy. The upcoming European harvest is expected to recover only slightly, further exacerbating the situation.