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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 - 23 hours ago

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.

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

CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena

Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes

Donald Trump paced his rally stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes Friday night in Detroit after his microphone cut out

Tech - ABC News - October 18

Derrick Henry is on pace to break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing yardage record

Ravens running back Derrick Henry had another big game on Monday night, rushing 15 times for 169 yards, and he's on pace for a single-season yardage total that no running back in NFL history has ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

He's already won 2 MVPs. Now Lamar Jackson has taken his game to the next level

The Ravens' dual-threat QB is on pace for a historic season, though he'll be judged in the playoffs. Also: Which of the 4-3 and 3-4 teams are any good?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns

The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said Thursday

Tech - ABC News - October 24

These 5 Data Points Can Help Retailers Keep Pace With Shifting Consumer Demands

A consulting firm’s survey finds shoppers expect online and in-store price consistency, increased product availability in shops, and fast and free delivery.

Business - Inc. - October 25

NHL Star Power Index: Cale Makar showcases his elite playmaking ability, Nikita Kucherov paces Lightning

Mark Stone is also enjoying a hot start for the Golden Knights

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

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

U.S. oil posts worst day in two years after Israel spares Iran crude facilities

Oil prices lost ground on Monday after Iranian energy facilities were spared during an Israeli attack over the weekend.