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  • Deadly multistate Listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals expands

    Deadly multistate Listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals expands

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    Seven new illnesses and two additional deaths have been reported in multistate Listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said yesterday in updates.

    A total of 27 people in 18 states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes, with 25 hospitalizations and 6 deaths. One pregnancy-associated infection resulted in fetal loss. Deaths have been reported in Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, and Utah.

    The illness-onset dates range from August 6, 2024, to October 16, 2025. Patient ages range from 4 to 92 years, with a median age of 74 years. Two thirds of patients are women.

    Infections linked to pre-cooked pasta

    The outbreak has been linked to prepared meals that include pre-cooked pasta made by Nate’s Fine Foods, which does not sell its products directly to consumers. On September 30, the company expanded its recall of certain lots of pre-cooked pasta after a sample of linguini collected from a frozen meal made by FreshRealm tested positive for the outbreak strain of Listeria. The strain matched one identified earlier in pasta from a FreshRealm chicken alfredo meal.

    According to the CDC, of the 13 people who have been interviewed by state and local public health officials, 7 reported eating precooked meals purchased from Walmart and Kroger, and 4 specifically reported chicken fettucine alfredo. Two people also reported eating deli salads from other stores.

    Among the products that have been recalled are Sprouts Farmers Market Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad, Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls, and Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettucine Alfredo.

    “CDC and states are working to get information on whether sick people ate recalled food or if additional foods may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,” the FDA said. “Consumers should double check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled foods.”

    The FDA said the company is working with the agency and its customers to determine if additional recalls are needed.

    Listeriosis primarily affects older people, young children, those with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women. In pregnant women, even mild illness can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth. 

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  • Elon Musk adds to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ prediction on data centres in Space; says: SpaceX will …

    Elon Musk adds to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ prediction on data centres in Space; says: SpaceX will …

    AI Image for Representation

    In a move that could reshape the future of computing, Elon Musk has thrown his weight behind the concept of orbital data centers, joining a growing chorus of tech billionaires betting on space to meet Earth’s…

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  • Nissan Formula E Team’s Abbi Pulling sets second-fastest time in all-women’s test

    Nissan Formula E Team’s Abbi Pulling sets second-fastest time in all-women’s test

    About Nissan in Formula E

    Nissan made its all-electric racing debut in Season 5 (2018/19) of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, becoming the first and only Japanese manufacturer to enter the series.

    In Season 7 (2020/21),…

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  • Rio Tinto and Canada Growth Fund announce transaction to advance Canadian production of scandium

    SOREL-TRACY, Québec — Rio Tinto and Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) are pleased to announce a transaction to advance the Canadian production of scandium oxide in Sorel-Tracy, Québec at the facility under construction at Rio Tinto’s Critical Minerals and Metallurgical Complex. CGF will invest approximately C$25 million to support production at North America’s sole facility capable of supplying this material, expanding the facility’s nameplate capacity to nine tonnes per annum and strengthening Canada’s critical minerals supply chain.

    Scandium is a rare and strategically important metal, essential for high-performance aluminium alloys, solid oxide fuel cells, and a range of new and emerging technologies. Its significance lies in its role as an enabling element, enhancing the performance of materials and technologies beyond conventional limits. Scandium’s strategic importance will continue to grow as global industries advance toward electrification, carbon neutrality, and the utilization of high-performance materials. 

    Today, the global market for scandium remains small with China producing most refined scandium globally. Rio Tinto’s demonstration plant, which began production in 2022, currently accounts for the entirety of North American scandium supply and is one of the few meaningful sources of supply within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Through the successful deployment of the demonstration plant, Rio Tinto is established a scalable, reliable, and sustainable source of scandium for North America. 

    Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium and Diamonds Managing Director Sophie Bergeron said: “Rio Tinto is pleased to partner with CGF and the Government of Canada to expand our Canadian production of scandium oxide, a high-performance material used for advanced manufacturing and energy generation. This project leverages an innovative process developed in Canada by our scientists, fully supplied from our domestic mining and metallurgical assets to provide a secure, North American supply of this critical mineral.”

    Canada Growth Fund Investment Management President and Chief Executive Officer Yannick Beaudoin said: “With its unique investment mandate, CGF invests into innovative transaction structures that directly support projects of strategic priorities. This transaction, completed alongside an established operating partner, enables us to unlock new models for risk-sharing and value creation that advance Canada’s supply chain resilience strategy. Our commitment to the Project demonstrates how targeted investment and disciplined structuring can deliver tangible benefits for the Canadian industry and economy.”

    PSP Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Deborah K. Orida said: “We are delighted to bring PSP Investments’ rigorous investment process, depth of expertise and arm’s length governance model to the execution of CGF’s mandate. With today’s announcement, CGF continues to provide innovative solutions that enable the development of important projects, improving Canada’s investment climate, and contributing to PSP’s foresight on the evolution of the critical minerals supply chain.” 

    Rio Tinto has pioneered a breakthrough process to extract and produce high-purity scandium directly from the waste streams of titanium dioxide production at its Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium — Québec operations, eliminating the need for additional mining and minimizing environmental impact. Recognized as a critical mineral by Canada, the United States, Australia, and other jurisdictions, scandium is globally dispersed yet typically occurs in very small concentrations, intricately bound with other minerals and metals, rendering its extraction and refinement both technically challenging and cost prohibitive. 

    It is the most effective known microalloying element for strengthening aluminium, imparting enhanced flexibility, heat and corrosion resistance, and reduced weight, attributes that confer strategic advantages for defense platforms and lightweight vehicle manufacturing. Its unique properties also elevate the performance of solid oxide fuel cells, which are increasingly deployed as alternative power solutions for buildings, medical facilities, and data centers.

    Transaction Highlights

    • CGF’s investment of approximately C$25 million will be made through an equity-like financial royalty structure.
    • In connection with this investment, the Government of Canada (GoC) has agreed to enter into two commercial agreements with the Project and Rio Tinto:
    1. An offtake agreement with Rio Tinto whereby the GoC commits to purchase a volume of scandium;
    2. A marketing and storage agreement, under which Rio Tinto will assist with marketing and storing the scandium on behalf of the GoC.

     

     Contacts 

    Please direct all enquiries to media.enquiries@riotinto.com 

    Media Relations, Canada

    Simon Letendre 
    M +1 514 796 4973 

    Rio Tinto plc 

    6 St James’s Square 
    London SW1Y 4AD 
    United Kingdom 
    T +44 20 7781 2000 

    Registered in England 
    No. 719885

    Rio Tinto Limited 

    Level 43, 120 Collins Street 
    Melbourne 3000 
    Australia 
    T +61 3 9283 3333 

    Registered in Australia 
    ABN 96 004 458 404   

    Category: RTFT


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  • A Request for NASA to Release Scientific Data on 3I/ATLAS | by Avi Loeb | Oct, 2025

    A Request for NASA to Release Scientific Data on 3I/ATLAS | by Avi Loeb | Oct, 2025

    During my recent podcast interview with Joe Rogan (accessible here), I had mentioned the unfortunate circumstances, under which NASA had not released for four weeks the images collected by the HiRISE camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance…

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  • Group encounters a rare giant oarfish while diving off the coast

    Group encounters a rare giant oarfish while diving off the coast

    Divers off Taiwan’s Ruifang District filmed a giant oarfish, Regalecus glesne, in shallow water. The clip surfaced in June 2023 and shows a long, ribbon-shaped fish moving slowly. It drew attention online within days as viewers marveled and…

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  • New brain-like computer could bring self-learning AI to devices

    New brain-like computer could bring self-learning AI to devices

    A team of engineers at The University of Texas at Dallas has developed a small-scale computer prototype that learns more like the human brain.

    The brain-inspired hardware can recognize patterns and make predictions using far fewer training…

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  • Bitcoin breaks October streak with first monthly loss since 2018 – Reuters

    1. Bitcoin breaks October streak with first monthly loss since 2018  Reuters
    2. Bitcoin Price (BTC) Analysis: $88K Now on the Table  CoinDesk
    3. Bitcoin, XRP Fall to End Bad Month for Cryptos. What Comes Next.  MSN
    4. “Uptober” Never Arrived for Bitcoin. Will “Moonvember” Be Better?  24/7 Wall St.
    5. Bitcoin Updates Today: A New Wave of Whales Brings Volatility to the Bitcoin Market  Bitget

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  • Sinner soars past Shelton, one step closer to regaining World No. 1 – ATP Tour

    1. Sinner soars past Shelton, one step closer to regaining World No. 1  ATP Tour
    2. Sinner reaches Paris QFs for first time, faces Shelton next  ATP Tour
    3. Sinner and Zverev march into Paris Masters last eight  The Express Tribune
    4. Paris | Sinner in cruise…

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  • MeetGeek Announces Launch of AI Voice Agents to

    DOVER, DE, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MeetGeek, an AI meeting productivity platform used by organizations worldwide, announced the release of its AI Voice Agents, an advancement in meeting automation designed to enable artificial…

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