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The Noise

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Sardonic takes on the headlines. Every CNBC article, stripped of the hype and served straight — no spin, just what actually happened.

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  Oct 31, 2026

HKT Exits America. Nobody Notices, Including America.

The FCC in October 2025 said it was moving to revoke the authority of HKT to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns....

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  Oct 31, 2026

AI Spots Hazards. Workers Still Fall Off Things.

AI is flagging hazards on construction sites, but researchers say evidence that the technology prevents injuries remains limited....

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  Oct 31, 2026

Alaska Needs Two Dan Sullivans Like I Need Your Portfolio Advice

The winner of the Alaska election could determine whether Republicans retain their majority in the U.S. Senate or if Democrats take control of the chamber....

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  Oct 31, 2026

S&P Gives Meta Negative Outlook; Zuckerberg Buys Another Data Center

Meta has been given a negative outlook by S&P Global Ratings due to the company's hefty capital expenditures and concerns about free cash flow....

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  Oct 31, 2026

Democracy Now Trades Below Your Rent Deposit

CNBC examines unusual price spikes in election prediction markets and how low-volume contracts can be moved by relatively small trades....

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  Oct 31, 2026

Uncle Sam Bag-Holds Intel, Loses $12 Billion Before Lunch

Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off....

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