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US labour market holds firm as weekly lay-offs tumble to 57-year low

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment slipped to a 57-year last week as lay-offs remained low against the backdrop of a resilient labour market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 189,000 for the week ended October 31, the Labour...

Katherine Langford

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A vibrant scene from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake featuring Link in Kokiri Forest.

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The ‘Ocarina of Time’ Remake Is Finally Here, but Why Does Link Look so Yassified?

As the clock struck midnight on Thursday, a wave of nostalgia washed over gamers around the world. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a seminal title that first captivated audiences 28 years ago, has received a much-anticipated remake, now available exclusively on the Switch 2. Yet amidst the...

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Bomb threat forces Ireland-Italy flight to divert to French airbase

A flight from Ireland to Italy was diverted to a military airbase in western France on Thursday because of a bomb threat, the French prime minister’s office said. The flight landed safely at the base in Evreux in Normandy, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s office said. All 151 passengers and six...

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Renee Montgomery speaking at a press conference as co-owner of the Atlanta Dream.

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Renee Montgomery’s Move From Player to Owner

As the sun dipped below the horizon of Atlanta, a historic moment unfolded in the sports world. Renee Montgomery, a celebrated player in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), announced her retirement from playing to take on a new role: co-owner of the Atlanta Dream. This decision,...

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Nintendo executives discussing quarterly earnings in a conference room

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Nintendo’s Profit Decline and Switch 2 Sales Slump Feed Concerns

In a dimly lit conference room in Tokyo, Nintendo executives gathered to discuss the company’s latest quarterly earnings. As the numbers flashed on the screen, a palpable tension filled the air. For the first time in years, Nintendo Co. reported a surprise quarterly profit decline, signaling...

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