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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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 dead
Israel’s military says four soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base Sunday eveningWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Suspected sabotage almost caused German plane crash, says spy chief
Intelligence bosses warn of sharp rise in ‘aggressive behaviour’ by Russian agentsBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
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Almost two-thirds of EU water in bad condition, report shows
Pressure rises on agriculture and industry to reduce pollution and cut its share of use from 59%Business - Financial Times - October 14 -
Call Of Duty Almost Had A Halo Crossover Bundle - Report
According to multiple sources, Call of Duty: Warzone could have had a crossover bundle with Halo. Social media user The Ghost Of Hope, who has accurately revealed unannounced Call of Duty ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 18 hours ago -
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 - 2 hours ago -
New Zealand opens up 3-0 lead over Britain in America’s Cup final after almost crashing
Emirates Team New Zealand has opened up a 3-0 lead over INEOS Britannia in the first-to-seven wins finals of the 37th America’s CupSports - ABC News - October 13 -
Israeli rescue service says almost 40 people wounded in Hezbollah drone strike in central Israel
Israeli rescue service says almost 40 people wounded in Hezbollah drone strike in central IsraelWorld - ABC News - October 13 -
Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
The sudden collapse of carbon sinks was not factored into climate models – and could rapidly accelerate global heating. It begins each day at nightfall. As the light disappears, billions of ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
B. Riley’s stock soars 30% after bank agrees to sell Great American to Oaktree for almost $400 million
Investment bank’s stock is down 73% in the year to date amid regulatory fallout over a loanBusiness - MarketWatch - October 14 -
A self-published lucha libre tale put J. Gonzo on Marvel's radar. He almost refused the offer.
J. Gonzo, a Chicano artist, created his lucha libre tale 'La Mano del Destino' in response to a lack of authentic Latino stories. His beliefs almost led him to pass on a gig from Marvel Comics.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15 -
Middle East crisis live: essential supplies ‘running out’ in Gaza, says UN leader; WHO warns of cholera risk in Lebanon
Emergency meeting of UN security council hears that no food entered northern Gaza between 2 and 15 October; cholera case confirmed in Lebanon. Aid has arrived in northern Gaza for the first time ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘Soft landing’ bets push US corporate spreads to lowest in almost 20 years
Fed cuts and robust economy spur ‘tremendous demand’ for US creditBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
IMF says global fight against inflation is 'almost won' but warns of rising risks
The IMF projects global headline inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of 2025.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
It's almost Election Day — do we know enough about where Trump and Harris stand?
The fate of both Taiwan and Ukraine will be precarious no matter how this presidential election turns out. Whether it is Trump or Harris, the real winners will be America’s enemies.Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Tokyo Metro shares surge 45% on debut after Japan's largest IPO in six years
The IPO offered 2.32 billion shares for a price of 1,200 yen apiece, valuing the offering at 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion)Business - CNBC - October 23
