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WATCH: Man almost hit by train while staring at phone
Surveillance footage captured a terrifyingly close call as a pedestrian crossed train tracks while staring at his phone in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Top stories - ABC News - October 17 -
WATCH: Falling scaffolding plank almost hits pedestrians in Boston
Surveillance footage captured a frightening moment for commuters in Boston last week when a large scaffolding plank came crashing down outside a train station, nearly hitting several people.Top stories - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted
Less than a week before the 5 November election, polls show Harris and Trump tied, with both attempting to win over the final undecided voters. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
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Guy Maddin’s Movie ‘Rumours’ Is Almost Normal
In a directorial career defined by alluring strangeness, Guy Maddin’s new comedy is radical for being almost … normal.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Ryder Cup to charge volunteers almost $400 to ‘work’
The PGA of America has been accused of charging volunteers almost $400 (£308) to work at next year’s Ryder Cup – days after it emerged tickets at Bethpage Black would cost $750 (£577) per day.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
It's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contest
A special kind of beauty contest featuring bats kicked off in the lead-up to HalloweenTech - ABC News - October 26 -
At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Mariah Carey is (almost) ready to bring Christmas to you
The singer and songwriter with the Olympic-athlete-level voice talks about her second career as the self-appointed Queen of Christmas.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
Almost Every Interactive Title Is Leaving Netflix
For years, Netflix has tried to extend its dominance in the streaming realm to the gaming industry with interactive TV shows and movies, as well as actual video games. But following Netflix's ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
'It is almost impossible to outplay teams in the Premier League'
Former Southampton player Jo Tessem tells the Goin' Home With Adam And Jo podcast that Southampton's lack of threat in one-on-one situations is their biggest issue. When you look at the changes we ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 wins album of the year at the 2024 Latin Grammys, a 25th anniversary party
Juan Luis Guerra 4_40 won album of the year at the 2024 Latin Grammys, not long after receiving record of the year for “Mambo 23.”Entertainment - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
Nvidia’s Almost the World’s Most Valuable Company but It’s Still Volatile As Ever
Nvidia’s volatility relative to the S&P 500 has doubled over the last decade even as its market cap soared.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Meat recall expands to almost 12 million pounds of products
BrucePac, a large producer of prepackaged meat and poultry, has expanded an existing recall to include the addition of almost 1.8 million pounds of ready-to-eat products distributed to schools, ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Defense contractor Raytheon to pay almost $1B for defrauding DOD
Raytheon Co., part of parent defense contractor RTX, will pay more than $950 million to resolve Justice Department allegations that it defrauded the Defense Department (DOD) and paid bribes to a ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed
When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleadingBusiness - MarketWatch - October 23 -
'Almost unbeatable' - so will Liverpool turn wins and records into trophies?
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says records are nice but he would rather have trophies after his side's 11th win in 12 games.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Hill: Tua's return to field 'almost made me cry'
Tyreek Hill called Tua Tagovailoa's return to Dolphins practice Wednesday "beautiful." "Almost made me cry today like just having him in the lineup, having him call the plays, having him direct the ...Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
Silicon Valley’s General Catalyst raises $8bn in global push
New money is the largest sum raised by a venture capital firm in more than 2 yearsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Lost Chopin waltz unearthed after almost 200 years
The unknown waltz was discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Almost 500 damaged ballots retrieved from burned box in Washington state
Almost 500 damaged ballots were retrieved from a burned ballot box in Washington state, according to a county official. Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said that about 475 ballots were recovered ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Scott Burton Left His Legacy to MoMA. Today’s He’s Almost Forgotten.
Scott Burton, one of America’s leading sculptors, entrusted his estate to the museum in 1989, when he was sick with AIDS, to ensure his place in art history. It turned out to be a bad idea.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Almost 100 people killed by devastating floods in eastern Spain
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left almost 100 people dead and others still missing amid mud-caked debris.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
India says frontier disengagement with China along their disputed border is 'almost complete'
India's defense minister says India and China have pulled most of their frontline troops further away from their disputed border in the remote Himalayan Ladakh regionWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: Study
The results of a clinical trial published this week found that the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy was linked with a near halving of reported pain ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Begins With Almost 500,000 Concurrent Players On Steam
Talk about a strong start for the Monster Hunter Wilds beta. Just hours after releasing, the early test for the action-adventure game hit over 460,000 concurrent players on Steam. Keep in mind ...Tech - GameSpot - November 1 -
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Gears 6 Almost Blasted Off To Space, Says Former Coalition Boss
Space, the final frontier... for Gears of War 6? That apparently was in the cards years ago when former The Coalition head honcho Rod Fergusson was at the studio. However, those plans may have ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
This Almost-Vacation Bargain Keeps Hotels Busy When Travel Dips
The sale of day passes to pools, spas, and gyms is one way the hospitality industry is battling stagnating occupancy rates and increasing room prices.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
The M4 Mac Mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 Problem
Apple’s smallest computer is a delightful update, if you can overlook the steep upgrade pricing.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Private jet emissions soar almost 50% in four years
High use of aviation ‘taxis’ for big events such as World Cup, Davos — and climate summits, study findsWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
‘Almost unparalleled suffering’ in Gaza as UN says nearly 70% of those killed are women and children
Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council calls for peace process to begin as new figures reveal civilians have borne the brunt of the war. Nearly 70% of the people killed in the war in Gaza are women ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
The final price tag on 2024 political advertising: Almost $11 billion
The total bill for ad spending in the 2024 election hit almost $11 billion, a new record and a substantial increase from the $9 billion spent in 2020.Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago -
‘Almost like imprisonment’: the shocking truth about life for boybands in their ‘golden era’
Mobbed, groped, overworked, paid a pittance and given little time off … ahead of a major TV series about boybands, former members of 5ive and 911 reveal what success was really like for many. ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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China borrows almost as cheaply as US in return to dollar bond market
Investors place nearly $40bn of orders to buy $2bn of bonds issued by China’s finance ministryBusiness - Financial Times - 20 hours ago
