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Conservative candidate concedes hard-fought Uruguay presidential election to left-wing rival

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The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat on Sunday after a close run-off election, even as the vote count continued. Alvaro Delgado, the centre-right government’s candidate, told supporters at his campaign headquarters that “with sadness, but without guilt, we can congratulate the winner,” referring … Read more

Confederation of British Industry warns tax rise will hit investment and pay By Reuters

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By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British employers have been caught off guard by a 25 billion pound ($31 billion) tax rise at last month’s budget and plan to cut training, investment and jobs in response, the Confederation of British Industry said before its annual conference on Monday. The CBI said a survey of its … Read more

The EcoFlow Delta 2 Portable Power Station Is $399 Instead Of $999, EcoFlow Goes Big This Black Friday

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As Black Friday Week kicks off today, EcoFlow is making a significant impact with huge discounts on its popular portable power stations. Among the standout products are the EcoFlow Delta 2 and River 3 models, both of which are available at unprecedented prices on Amazon. The Delta 2, originally priced at $999, is now offered … Read more

3 Tottenham talking points after incredible Man City win

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Despite their recent slide, the atmosphere was feverish inside the Etihad ahead of kick-off on Saturday evening. There was a sense of Tottenham’s visit developing into a ‘get-right’ game for Manchester City. Supporters enjoyed the pre-match party as Rodri celebrated his Ballon d’Or triumph and Pep Guardiola waltzed into the home dugout after news of … Read more

Valencia floods: mayor pledges legal action over crisis response | Floods

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Paiporta, one of the hardest-hit towns in Spain’s Valencia floods, is grappling with devastation, more than 200 deaths, and rising public anger. Accusations of political negligence have led to protests and demands for accountability from regional leader Carlos Mazon, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and even the monarchy. In this episode, Paiporta’s mayor, Maribel Albalat Asensi, … Read more

China’s smartphone makers head upmarket in European push

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Chinese smartphone manufacturers are intensifying efforts to gain a stronger foothold in Europe and sell higher-margin premium devices, with one of the world’s fastest-growing brands aiming to more than double its market share on the continent in the next three years. Shenzhen-based Realme, which has increased European sales by 275 per cent from 2020 to … Read more

Unveiling The Riches Of The ‘Insecure’ Star

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Who is Natasha Rothwell? Hey there! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself binge-watching HBO’s hit series Insecure and wondering about the creative genius behind some of its most memorable episodes. That genius is none other than Natasha Rothwell. Today, we’re diving deep into Natasha Rothwell’s net worth, her career, and some fun … Read more

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after IDF hits Hezbollah command centers

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Hezbollah fired a barrage of missiles and other projectiles into Israel Sunday in response to deadly IDF strikes on the militant group’s command centers in Beirut.  The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles Sunday, with some intercepted – marking one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Some of … Read more

Dollar rally cools after Trump picks Scott Bessent for Treasury

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President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Bessent to oversee the US Treasury is taking some heat out of the dollar’s recent rally.  The US currency weakened against all Group-of-10 peers with the euro, pound and Aussie leading the gains against the greenback. The Mexican peso, Thai baht and Chinese yuan outperformed among emerging market currencies. … Read more

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Nov. 25, #63

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Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Have you been enjoying the New York Times Connections puzzle? Now there’s a new version of the game focusing on sports-related words. It’s … Read more