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Former judge and senator Sergio Moro is back in Brazil's political conversation amid coverage of the Paraná governor's race. Business daily Valor Econômico highlights the latest opinion polls on who is leading in the state, a contest in which Moro has been a central figure. Brazilians are debating the numbers and what they signal ahead of the next election.
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Attention in Brazil is on the upcoming presidential debate hosted by Globo, with news outlets reporting which candidates have confirmed attendance and which are opting out. Nexo Jornal analyses the political calculation behind candidates choosing to skip televised debates, while Valor Econômico lists the confirmed participants. Discussion centres on strategy: whether appearing risks more than it gains, and how absences could shape voters' perceptions before the election.
- 3Used CPU carries anti-cheat ban, locks out new owner●📬 Gaming-Bann geerbt: Gebrauchte CPU sperrt neuen Besitzer aus # Gaming # AntiCheat # GamingBann # gebrauchteCPU # Gebra
Reports are circulating that a used processor sold second-hand came with an inherited anti-cheat ban: the hardware ID was blacklisted after a previous owner cheated in Riot's Valorant, so the buyer found themselves locked out of the game despite never cheating. The case, linked to Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat system, is drawing criticism of hardware-level bans that punish innocent second-hand buyers.
- 4I MEF and Navy Medicine hold live Project VALOR demonstration▼News - I MEF and Navy Medicine Special Innovation Cell hosts live Project VALOR demonstration
The I Marine Expeditionary Force, together with the Navy Medicine Special Innovation Cell, hosted a live demonstration of Project VALOR. The initiative, run under the US Marine Corps' I MEF and Navy Medicine, showcases innovation work in military medical technology and capabilities. Details beyond the announcement of the demonstration were not provided.
- 5Valorant player claims secondhand CPU carried a hardware ban▼Valorant player claims to have inherited hardware ban through secondhand CPU, Riot anticheat boss disputes parts of stor
A Valorant player says they were hit with a hardware ban after buying a used CPU, arguing Vanguard's anti-cheat system blocked their new machine because of its previous owner's cheating. Riot's anti-cheat lead has pushed back on parts of the account, calling the scenario unlikely, though observers note it may not be impossible. The exchange has sparked debate about how hardware bans affect innocent secondhand buyers.
- 6Used CPU Comes With Valorant Ban Still Attached●Used CPU Carries Cheater Ban Blocking Valorant Launch
A gamer who bought a second-hand CPU found the hardware was flagged with a cheating ban from Vanguard, Riot Games' anti-cheat system, preventing Valorant from launching on their machine. Because the ban is tied to the hardware's serial number rather than the account, the new owner inherited the punishment meant for the previous user. Players are debating the fairness of hardware-level bans for those buying used components without any way to check a ban status beforehand.
- 7Zelensky awards Hero of Ukraine title to Sergeant Oleksii Kapeliuschnyi●Зеленський присвоїв звання Героя України сержанту Олексію Капелюшному Президент Володимир Зеленський присвоїв звання Гер
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has conferred the title of Hero of Ukraine, with the Order of the Gold Star, on Sergeant Oleksii Kapeliuschnyi. The honor was announced through the president's official channels and reported by Ukrainian news outlets. The award recognizes the sergeant's service amid Ukraine's ongoing war, though details of his actions were not immediately provided.
- 8TV programmers say they give the public what it wants●Los programadores de televisión dicen que ellos dan lo que el público pide. ¿En nombre de qué valor se puede combatir ta
Television programmers defend their schedules by claiming they simply give audiences what they ask for. Critics challenge this argument, asking what value can be invoked against it when scientists, philosophers and artists have concluded that in cultural matters everything is worth the same. The debate, tagged as demagogy, questions whether ratings-driven programming is a valid excuse for low-quality content.
- 9AI hardware startup Flow Engineering raises $50 million▼AI hardware startup Flow Engineering raises $50 million from Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia
AI hardware startup Flow Engineering has raised $50 million in funding from investors Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia. The round marks a significant vote of confidence in the young company as capital continues to pour into AI infrastructure and chip-related ventures. Details about the startup's products and plans for the proceeds were not immediately available.
- 10Used CPU buyer discovers chip is hardware-banned in Valorant●Redditor buys used CPU, turns out it was banned on Valorant and they are SoL
A Reddit user who bought a second-hand processor found that the chip carried a hardware ban from Valorant, Riot Games' competitive shooter, and has no way to appeal since the ban is tied to the hardware, not the account. The case is fueling discussion about whether hardware bans on used PC parts are fair to unknowing buyers and what recourse they have.
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Brazilian broadcaster Globo has cancelled a planned presidential debate following court rulings, according to Valor International. The decision affects the televised face-off ahead of the presidential election, though details on which candidates or rulings were involved were not immediately specified.
- 12Metal desks nearly derailed a Valorant tournament●Metal desks nearly destroyed a Valorant tournament And players have been urged to switch to wired mice. https://www. pcg
A Valorant esports event was nearly disrupted by interference caused by metal desks, which affected players' wireless mice. Players at the tournament were advised to switch to wired mice to avoid further issues. The unusual hardware problem has drawn attention from the gaming community, highlighting how venue equipment can impact competitive play at the highest level.
- 13Veteran Business Project holds third Valor to Venture Gala in Naperville●Veteran Business Project Hosts Third Annual Valor to Venture Gala in Naperville Oct. 29
The Veteran Business Project is hosting its third annual Valor to Venture Gala in Naperville on October 29. The event supports the organisation's work helping veterans start and grow their own businesses, bringing together local supporters, entrepreneurs and community members for an evening of fundraising and recognition of veteran entrepreneurship.
- 14Brazilian stock market stands out amid global uncertainty▼Brazilian stock market stands out amid uncertainty
The Brazilian stock market is being highlighted as a standout performer at a time of widespread uncertainty across global financial markets. As reported by Valor International, Brazilian equities are drawing attention for holding up better than peers while investors elsewhere weigh economic and political risks. The report suggests Brazil is currently seen as a relatively attractive option among emerging markets.
- 15Flow Engineering raises funding at $750M valuation●Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia back AI startup Flow Engineering at $750M valuation
AI startup Flow Engineering has raised new funding from investors Valor, Atreides, and Sequoia at a $750 million valuation, according to TechCrunch. The round places the young company among the most highly valued early-stage AI startups, underscoring continued investor appetite for artificial intelligence ventures despite broader market caution.