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Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid gathers pace – but at what cost to human life? | Nick Ames

After the horrors in Qatar we are somehow heading for an even bigger scale of tragedy for migrant workers in the run-up to Saudi Arabia 2034. On 13 December, two years will have passed since John ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

NI's 'transition' gathers pace before big 2025

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill discusses the progress of his side in the last 12 months after their 2-0 win over Belarus in Belfast on Friday.

Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home

A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.

US economy grew at robust pace in third quarter

U.S. GDP grew at a 2.8% annualized rate over three months ending in September.

Ireland shifts diversity dial to stay with the pace

Progress is an ‘unstoppable trend’ but blockages remain in some areas

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.

Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade

Thousands have gathered on the streets of Taipei for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

World - ABC News - October 26

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London

Anti-racism counter-protesters and Justice for Chris Kaba campaigners also take to capital’s streets. Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered in central London for a protest which the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Trump fears overshadow US offshore wind gathering

A victory for the Republican candidate in next week’s election could all but bring the sector to a standstill

World - Financial Times - October 31

Never-ending story: rare flower gatherers of Diamantina

Gatherers of a rare Brazilian flower find their way of life – and incomes – are under threat. Ana Caroline de Lima , recipient of the Joan Wakelin Bursary , explains why. In the heart of Minas ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Hundreds gather at hoax Dublin Halloween parade

It's understood a rumour circulated online that a parade was due to take place on O'Connell Street.

Farmers gather for protest over tax changes

Thousands packed into the Eikon Exhibition Centre to protest against planned changes to inheritance tax on family farms.

How to Avoid Contentious Holiday Gatherings After the Election

How to avoid a contentious family holiday after the big election.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Behind the Scenes at a Secretive Gathering of Rising MAGA Donors

The Winklevoss twins, Rebekah Mercer, allies of Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. and top Trump campaign aides recently joined a conclave of right-wing donors who are suddenly flush with power.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Democrats anxious as Trump gains ground in tight race

North America editor Sarah Smith found warning signs for Harris when speaking to voters on her own tour of battleground states.

The superhuman tales and Barry Sanders pace of Boise State's Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty is dominating college football and on track to have a record-breaking season as a running back.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

China's industrial profits plunge at fastest pace since the pandemic

The country's industrial profits declined 27.1% year-on-year in September.

Business - CNBC - October 28

U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

Gross domestic product was expected to increase at a 3.1% annualized pace in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

US economy grew at a sturdy 2.8 percent pace in third quarter

The final economic growth report before the election showed U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) rising at strong pace, according to data released Friday by the Commerce Department. U.S. GDP grew at ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

The U.S. economy posted another solid though slightly disappointing period of growth in the third quarter, propelled higher by strong consumer spending that has defied expectations for a slowdown.

U.S. Economy Grew at a Solid 2.8 Percent Pace Last Quarter

Consumer spending powered gains despite still-high interest rates, indicating healthy, reslilient conditions.

Business - Inc. - October 30

‘DJT’ shares see sharpest decline in nearly 7 months with election days away

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell more than 22% Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Even Mark Zuckerberg seems surprised by Meta's pace of spending on AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained on the earnings call how the speed of Meta's AI technology buildout led the company to lift guidance for capex.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Friday's jobs report is expected to show the slowest pace of hiring in years

Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report that payrolls expanded by just 100,000 on the month.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Michigan on pace to break voter turnout records, official says

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) said Tuesday that the Great Lake State, a critical battleground in the presidential race, is on track to break voter turnout records. “Michiganders ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years

China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years

World - ABC News - November 7

Migrants crossing the Darien heard of Donald Trump’s victory — and picked up the pace

Jesús Chávez, a 34-year-old pastry chef from Venezuela, arrived to a village at Panama’s edge of the Darien jungle

World - ABC News - November 9

NASCAR championship race briefly stopped after pace car crashes into sand barrels

We are not making this up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

GameStop’s stock continues its rise, registering longest winning streak in four months

Shares of GameStop Corp. stock continued their recent rally in Monday trading, with the videogame retailer and original meme stock ending the session up 9.6% to extend its winning streak to five ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Kemi Badenoch blames civil service for slow pace of Post Office compensation

New Conservative leader says ITV drama brought ‘urgency’ to helping victims of scandal

Business - Financial Times - November 11

The UAW Leader's Fast-Paced Push to Expand the Union Has Faded

Shawn Fain’s effort to sign up workers in foreign-owned factories has hit snags. ‘We’re in a different phase now.’

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Warriors on pace to make NBA history with incredible bench production

The Golden State Warriors are on pace to break an NBA record for bench production.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it's losing games in 2024

Florida State's current recruiting class is shaping up to be as much of a debacle as anything that’s happened on the field for the Seminoles over the past three months

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it’s losing games in 2024

Florida State's current recruiting class is shaping up to be as much of a debacle as anything that’s happened on the field over the past three months.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Salesforce launches Agentforce Testing Center to put agents through paces

Salesforce announced Testing Center, a platform that lets enterprises test AI agents responses without touching sensitive information.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Buzz Aldrin endorses Trump reelection bid

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to ever walk on the Moon, endorsed former President’s Trump reelection bid on Wednesday. Aldrin said in his official endorsement that the U.S. is facing “difficult ...