Snail’s Pace Payments

Digested week: Snail’s pace payments, a dodgy knee and gullible hounds | John Crace

As the Post Office Horizon inquiry ends, Gary Lineker steps aside and Donald Trump makes some mad picks. More than four years after it was established, the Post Office Horizon inquiry is finally ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Movie Review: ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ a stop-motion charmer, examines the shells we build around us

“Memoir of a Snail” is a stop-motion movie that is most definitely not for kids

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Review: Get under its shell and you'll be charmed by 'Memoir of a Snail' and its unique loner

Voiced by Australian stars Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Jacki Weaver, this decidedly grown-up piece of animation makes a sophisticated case for the medium.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Review - Quite A Pace

A Quiet Place has quickly grown into one of the better horror franchises of the past decade. Three movies deep, the creature features have explored a fascinating world in which blind aliens use a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

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.

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.

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990s

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.

Woman 'sickened' by demands to return flood payment

Flood compensation was offered to businesses affected by heavy flooding in 2023.

dLocal, Viva Aerobus partner to ease payments for travellers

World - Yahoo News - November 8

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

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 - Yesterday

The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.

Business - CNBC - October 18

US banks consider cutting interest payments on company deposits

Lenders target corporate clients as they seek to maintain profit margins with Fed trimming benchmark rates

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Qantas to Expedite Payments to Former Ground Handlers After Court Ruling

Australia’s largest airline said it will work to expedite payments to former staff after a court ruling indicated the carrier could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in payments.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Juul Class-Action Lawsuit Payments Inspire TikTok Trend

Unexpected payments from a class-action lawsuit have some TikTok users feeling flush.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

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