Jasmine Paolini clinches Italy's first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 with a victory over Slovakia in the final

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Business - Financial Times - October 25

Many North Carolina students return to class for first time since Helene

When Hurricane Helene hit, 459 schools in 28 North Carolina districts were affected. Schools in five of those districts remain closed.

Apple announces new and smaller Mac Mini with first redesign since 2010

Apple is framing the new Mac Minis, like all of its new products announced this year, as built for Apple Intelligence.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Boeing, Strikers Meet for First Time Since Last Week’s Contract Rejection

The two sides come together with a push from the Labor Department as the strike stretches to a seventh week.

Business - Inc. - October 30

DoorDash Posts First Quarterly Profit Since IPO, Launches Partnership With Lyft

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Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Rachel Reeves defiant after historic tax and spend Budget

Verdict of markets will be critical for UK chancellor’s plans to increase government borrowing

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Tatum became first Celtics player since Bird to achieve this feat

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Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Notre-Dame’s Bells Ring Together for First Time Since Fire

The sound of Notre-Dame’s bells pealed throughout Paris for the first time since 2019 — a symbol of rebirth as it prepares to reopen next month.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Ireland lose to NZ in first home defeat since 2021

Damian McKenzie scores six penalties as New Zealand inflict Ireland's first home defeat since 2021 with victory at Aviva Stadium.

Catherine joins royals at first major event since finishing treatment

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall.

Princess Kate makes her first official appearance since cancer diagnosis

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Princess Kate makes first major public appearance since cancer treatment

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Wall Street Bonuses Will Rise for the First Time Since 2021

A bump in dealmaking, lower interest rates and a booming stock market converge in a forecast of heftier pay packets for the finance sector.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Some U.S. grocery prices are dipping for the first time since 2020

Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.

Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster

Japan’s nuclear watchdog has formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region from starting

Tech - ABC News - November 13

New inflation data shows increase, days after election

Inflation accelerated in October, snapping a streak of six consecutive months of cooling inflation.

What we’ve learned in the five years since our first environment pledge

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BJ's Wholesale Club hikes membership fees for first time since 2018

Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.

Number of women in Congress stalls for the first time since Trump's 2016 election

Women have made significant gains in Congress in recent elections, but that progress has stalled for the first time since 2016, falling short of the current record levels.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Salt century fires England to victory in first T20

Phil Salt powers a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados.

Coco Gauff beats Zheng Qinwen to WTA Finals title – as it happened

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World - The Guardian - November 9

No. 1 Sinner adds ATP Finals to title haul in '24

Jannik Sinner added another big title to his tremendous year, beating US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday for the ATP Finals trophy.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to claim ATP Finals title – as it happened

The world No 1 became the first Italian to claim the season-ending title, in front of his home fans in Turin, with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 win. The players haven’t arrived on court yet but there’s ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

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