Korea's current account surplus narrowed sharply from a month earlier as exports fell, mainly due to fewer working days caused by the Chuseok holid...

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20251205/koreas-current-account-surplus-narrows-in-oct-amid-fewer-working-days

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The State government will seek the consent of parents before providing schoolchildren eggs as part of the midday meal, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa said.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/children-to-be-given-eggs-in-school-mid-day-meal-with-written-consent-of-parents/article69920604.ece

The Dallas Mavericks have opened training camp with a very different Anthony Davis, who has looked heavier and confirmed to be at 268 pounds, 15 more than last year, and sporting protective goggles following offseason eye surgery. Yet, despite the visible changes, Davis’ energy at media day was lighthearted, joking with reporters and lifting the […]The post Anthony Davis Subtly Calls Out Rob Pelinka For Putting Career In Jeopardy Amid Major Personal Change appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-anthony-davis-subtly-calls-out-rob-pelinka-for-putting-career-in-jeopardy-amid-major-personal-change/

Things were looking pretty dark for Ben Askren in late May 2025. ‘Funky’ was hospitalized for severe pneumonia and was unresponsive. He was put under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, a life support system for people with severe cardiac or respiratory issues. Later on, his pneumonia worsened, and he required a lung transplant. Thankfully, he received the […]The post Ben Askren Makes 30-Day Prayer Pact Public as Wife’s Plea Lifts Spirits Amid Health Recovery appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ben-askren-makes-thirty-day-prayer-pact-public-as-wifes-plea-lifts-spirits-amid-health-recovery/

Ryan Day won his first national championship with Ohio State last season. Since taking over the program in 2019, he has put up a 70-10 overall record with two Big Ten championships to his name.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-amid-ohio-state-rumors-2-sec-teams-tough-contest-elite-6-6-225-pound-te-mack-sutter-2026-recruiting-cycle

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College football is ushering in a new era with the recent changes in the playoff format.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-cfb-insider-weighs-ryan-day-s-pitch-4-automatic-big-ten-qualifiers-amid-massive-changes-college-football-playoff

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Nine appliances were dispatched to the blaze in a woodland area near Fauldhouse at about midday on Saturday, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/fire-crews-still-battling-huge-35207170

Kristaps Porzingis left the Boston Celtics' Game 1 loss reportedly due to an illness. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla provided an update on the status of his star center postgame.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-what-happened-kristaps-porzingis-joe-mazzulla-s-reveals-celtics-center-exited-game-1-midway

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The judge dismissed the case due to prosecutorial misconduct after ICE detained Wilson Martell-Lebron on the first day of his trial.The post Boston judge holds ICE agent in contempt after man detained mid-trial appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/03/31/boston-judge-holds-ice-agent-in-contempt-after-man-detained-mid-trial/

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The National Weather Service is expecting snowfall across most of the plains this morning, with north winds increasing to gusts of up to 40 mph. While the NWS hazardous weather outlook calls for the snow to end by midday, the wind will continue this afternoon. Sterling’s forecast is for a high of 32 and mostly […]

https://www.journal-advocate.com/2025/01/09/windy-conditions-expected-today-with-chance-of-snow-this-morning/

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The sporting world’s new phenomenon is a teenage kebab-loving darts champion who sleeps in until midday at his parents’ place.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/how-a-17-year-old-darts-player-captured-britain-s-hearts-and-minds-20250105-p5l242.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Just days after banning under 16s from social media, the federal government is now targeting tech companies’ app stores amid competition fears.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/tech-giants-face-50-million-fines-in-app-store-battle-20241201-p5kuvv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

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“I thought the American-based players in the MLS were better than the American players now in the MLS,” said French icon Theirry Henry about his playing days in the MLS. For a long time, Major League Soccer teams have cut corners to invest in fresh new talent on the pitch. Most American players went abroad […]The post Mauricio Pochettino Assures of Not Favoring European Stars Amid Criticism Over Weak MLS Representation in First Roster appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-mauricio-pochettino-assures-of-not-favoring-european-stars-amid-criticism-over-weak-mls-representation-in-first-roster/

The debate about the true third-place winner of the women’s vault final in Paris is still in jeopardy. Revealing the dark state of mind she was in, Jordan Chiles is slowly recovering from the initial shock of being deprived of an Olympic medal. Amidst the whirlwind of the Gold Over America Tour, Jordan Chiles shared […]The post Amid Bronze Controversy, Jordan Chiles Unveils Unseen Skill to Celebrate National Gymnastics Day: ‘Never Got to Compete’ appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-gymnastics-news-amid-bronze-controversy-jordan-chiles-unveils-unseen-skill-to-celebrate-national-gymnastics-day-never-got-to-compete/

Just a few weeks ago, Gilbert Arenas and his crew were not very big on analysts who haven’t stepped foot on the court, calling out Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless for their uninformed opinions. But when the discussion was about a new contract for Smith, Arenas was in full support, days after the 54-year-old […]The post Among Calls for $100Million Deal, Gilbert Arenas Names Stephen A. Smith’s Real Value Amid ESPN Discussions appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-among-calls-for-hundred-million-deal-gilbert-arenas-names-stephen-a-smiths-real-value-amid-espn-discussions/

Lopez has been on the hunt for a new house since she and Affleck put their $60 million marital mansion up for sale over a month ago.

https://pagesix.com/2024/09/04/celebrity-news/jennifer-lopez-enjoys-spa-day-before-touring-27m-beverly-hills-mansion-amid-ben-affleck-divorce/

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These subway surfers caught a rainy wave. A pair of boneheaded subway surfers rode atop a 7 train in Queens amid a heavy weekend rainstorm, according to a viral video. The video taken Saturday — days before the lashing Tuesday rains that caused flash flooding across the Big Apple — shows two dimwitted daredevils standing...

https://nypost.com/2024/08/07/us-news/subway-surfing-knuckleheads-ride-atop-7-train-in-nyc-rainstorm-video-shows/

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TODAY The weekend kicks off with sunny skies and hot temperatures peaking in the mid to low 90s. Expect calm winds shifting to the west in the afternoon, making for a clear and warm day. TONIGHT Mostly clear conditions continue into the night, with lows settling around the mid-70s. Light southwest winds will persist, keeping […]

https://www.wishtv.com/weather/indianas-heat-wave-continues-into-the-weekend/

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The Apple Pencil Pro is currently on sale for $119 on Amazon, or $10 lower than its original price. While that's not a massive discount, it's the first time the new iPad accessory has gone on sale since it came out in mid-May. If you've been looking to get the model as soon as possible, this is a great chance to at least get it at a lower price than usual. The Apple Pencil Pro comes equipped with a sensor that can recognize squeezes, which can bring up tool palettes, activate shortcuts and do other actions. A haptic engine then delivers tangible feedback to serve as confirmation for each...

https://www.engadget.com/the-new-apple-pencil-pro-is-on-sale-for-the-first-time-since-launch-113052630.html?src=rss

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9:26am: Counting is underway in Kerry with a Tralee first count expected by mid-morning. Events finished close to 1am yesterday with the Castleisland LEA bringing things to a close. There is a sense that a speedier finish is the order of the day.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/local-election/local-elections-2024-kerry-counting-has-started-for-the-tralee-and-kenmare-leas/a1642289113.html

Ever completely stop for a moment, struck breathless by beauty? The Phanteks Evolv X2, newly announced at Computex 2024, sparks that kind of reaction. (My mug literally paused in mid-air when I saw it.) Its shape may be like other tower cases, but its looks are altogether something else.Though boxy and rectangular, the Phanteks Evolv X2 carries slender lines, sports a chimney layout, and comes graced with tasteful accents. It looks distinctive and fresh—and very welcome. These days, most standard tower cases are utilitarian, with air intake from the front, exhaust out the top and back...

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2357225/phanteks-new-evolv-x2-will-stop-you-in-your-tracks.html

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Daily working hours, in the morning and evening shifts, shall not exceed eight hours during the months of the midday break

https://gulfbusiness.com/uae-announces-midday-break-from-june-15-to-september-15-what-you-need-to-know/

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Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters Tournament. Xander Schauffele won the second major at Valhalla, the PGA Championship. Now there are just two more remaining-The U.S. Open which will kick off at Pinehurst No. 2 and the Open Championship which will tee off at Royal Troon, in June and July respectively. However, as the prestigious […]The post Viktor Hovland & Co. Falls Prey to a Brutal List as PGA Tour & LIV Golfers Reaches Mid-Way Point of 2024 Majors appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-viktor-hovland-co-falls-prey-to-a-brutal-list-as-pga-tour-liv-golfers-reaches-mid-way-point-of-majors-patrick-cantlay-ludvig-aberg-tom-kim-tony-finau-tommy-fleetwood-max-homa-tyrrell-hatton/

Crews will begin work this week converting some streets for pedestrian traffic instead of vehicular for the summer.

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/streets-to-be-converted-for-summer-pedestrian-use-by-mid-may-city-1.6875331

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The baseball world is buzzing with a dramatic turn of events about star-free agent starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery. With Opening Day just a few days away, an eleventh-hour bidding war has erupted throwing pre-season projections into disarray. With that, an added layer of intrigue and ambiguity has set in. This time, the heated rivalry between […]The post From Yankees to Boston Red Sox, Tracking Jordan Montgomery’s Market Amid Phillies & Mystery Team Pursuit appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-from-new-york-yankees-to-boston-red-sox-tracking-jordan-montgomerys-market-amid-philadelphia-phillies-mystery-team-pursuit/