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CBSNews.com 

What the dockworker strike could mean for the future of automation in ports

As the dockworker strike continues, the fight over automation may shape the future of port operations. With billions of dollars at stake, the outcome could affect not only jobs, but the global supply chain. John Samuel, managing director with the consulting firm AlixPartners, shows what this strike could mean for the future — and how it could affect viewers at home right now.

Empire of The Kop 

94% pass success: Liverpool scouts watched Zubimendi alternative excel in Champions League win

While Arne Slot and his Liverpool side were busy dispatching Bologna on Wednesday night, some scouts from the Merseyside club were in attendance at another Champions League fixture to watch over a potential signing for the Reds. Along with the infamous pursuit of Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, LFC were linked with a possible move for Atalanta […]

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Modern Ghana News (Sports) 

Hundreds turn up for 3-day ‘Citizens Against Galamsey’ demo

Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey has commenced its three-day demonstration, with protesters gathering at Okponglo this morning. When the Citi News team arrived at the venue around 8:40 am, demonstrators had already started arriving, signaling the beginning of the protest aimed at raising awareness about the destructive impact of illegal mining (galamsey) and demanding stronger action from the government.

Engineeringnews.co.za 

NGO launches green investment guide and asset managers highlight their green funds

Climate change and human rights non-governmental organisation (NGO) Fossil Free South Africa (FFSA) launched the latest iteration of its online 'Planet A Investment Guide', in Cape Town, on Wednesday evening. (“Planet A” is a reference to Earth currently being the only world on which humanity can thrive.) The guide was originally launched in 2021, and updated in 2022 and 2023. However, this time, and in parallel, the NGO also launched its new hardcopy 'Planet A Investment Guide Handbook'. FFSA is... Читать дальше...

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Protests should not come at the cost of economic stability, Busa says as Cosatu strike looms

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) expressed concern over the planned October 7 nationwide protest by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), saying recurring protests, using “outdated” National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) certificates, place undue strain on businesses and the economy. Cosatu is protesting retrenchments it says are to maximise profits, and alleges that “we have seen the number of retrenchments increase at alarming rates accompanied by weak economic growth as well as rising costs of living”.

Sports - Google News (uk) 

How Aston Villa’s plan paid off to beat Bayern Munich – with a finish fit for a future king - The Athletic - The New York Times

  1. How Aston Villa’s plan paid off to beat Bayern Munich – with a finish fit for a future king - The Athletic  The New York Times
  2. 'The finest moment in Emery's brilliant Villa rebuild'  BBC.com
  3. Prince William loses voice celebrating Aston Villa victory  The Times
  4. Champions League highlights and round-up: Villa beat Bayern, Lille stun Madrid, Benfica, Liverpool and Juve win again  UEFA.com
  5. Aston Villa lose their inhibitions to craft fresh memories for a new generation... Читать дальше...

Boing Boing 

Skydiving instructor jailed after deaths

Robert Pooley, 49, was sentenced to two years in prison on Monday after being found guilty of operating unauthorized skydiving courses at the Lodi Parachute Center in San Joaquin County, California. Lodi Parachute Center has seen 28 deaths since 1985, but Pooley's crime was using another instructor's signature to sign documents after his certification was suspended. — Read the rest

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi HC seeks ED stand on Lava MD Hari Om Rai's bail plea

The Delhi High Court has sought the Enforcement Directorate's response to a bail plea by Hari Om Rai, MD of Lava International, who was arrested in a money laundering case involving Vivo. The ED claims that Vivo-India's activities led to significant wrongful gains and economic harm to India.

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Bangladesh edge Scotland in Women's T20 World Cup opener

Bangladesh beat Scotland by 16 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup opener in Sharjah. Sobhana Mostary scored 36 for Bangladesh. Bangladesh's bowlers restricted Scotland to 103 for 7. Sarah Bryce was Scotland's top scorer with 49 not out. The win marked Bangladesh's first T20 World Cup victory in a decade.

FashionNetwork.com (in) 

Easybuy opens store in Maninagar, Ahmedabad

Value fashion and accessories business Easybuy has opened a brick-and-mortar store in the Maninagar area of Ahmedabad to bring its youthful western wear to the neighbourhood’s shoppers.

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Conference discusses importance of defining ESG, establishing good governance

While environmental, social and governance (ESG) has risen in prominence globally, the concept has become too broad, opening it up to uncertainty and criticism, Genesis Analytics partner Ryan Short said in a keynote at this year’s ESG Africa conference, on October 1. He argued that ESG, therefore, needs to be repositioned and encouraged companies to be clear when defining ESG in relation to risk and opportunity.