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The Toledo Blade 

BGSU women’s basketball drops contest with a McGuff on each sideline

COLUMBUS — The struggles on the road continued for Bowling Green State University women’s basketball as the Falcons dropped their fourth game of the season away from the Stroh Center in a 96-53 loss to No. 12 Ohio State at Value City Arena on Sunday.

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Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election - BBC.com

  1. Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election  BBC.com
  2. Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote  Al Jazeera English
  3. Far-right populist surprises in Romanian presidential election appearing set to enter runoff  The Associated Press
  4. Voting under way in Romania's presidential election  Euronews
  5. Who is Romania's surprise hard-right presidential candidate?  Reuters

BangkokPost.com 

New business registrations set to top 90,000 this year

The number of new business registrations this year is expected to exceed 90,000, driven by the rebound in exports and tourism as well as the government's stimulus measures in the final quarter.

Scoop 

Pacific Parliaments Welcomed For Tāhuna A Tara Conference

Hosted by the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee, Tāhuna a Tara is an opportunity to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand’s support to Pacific legislatures, and allows Parliamentary counterparts to share experiences, explore issues, and develop learning.

CBSNews.com 

Customers flock to beloved Texas pie shop for Thanksgiving

Houston's Flying Saucer Pie Company has a devoted following, with people camping out overnight and lines up to half a mile long to get dessert for Thanksgiving. Janet Shamlian takes a look at what makes this shop so special.

The Punch 

Zenith Bank ushers in Yuletide with Lagos street light-up

Zenith Bank has set the tone for the festive season as it launched its annual Christmas decorations of the Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout in the Victoria Island area of Lagos. The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Adaora Umeoji, performed the official launch of the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout,

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MCSWEENEY’S 

Finally, I Can Quit the Workforce to Devote Myself to Mothering and Fighting Dust Storms

As of January 21, 2025, I will no longer be oppressed by my salary, retirement savings scheme, or my office kitchen with its free coffee and biscuits. Instead, I will have the liberty to live out my womanly dream of quitting my job, having babies, performing animal husbandry, and stuffing the windows and doors with towels when the topsoil is swept into a storm that blackens out the sun.

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

After post-Covid boom: Urban demand stabilising, not slowing, say economists

Economists are saying that urban demand in India is evening out after a surge in spending following the COVID-19 pandemic. While sales of cars and other goods have slowed recently, this is likely due to a return to normal buying patterns rather than a true economic downturn.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Beyond Appliances raises $2 million in round led by Fireside Ventures

Dharana Capital and angel investors Livspace cofounders Saurabh Jain and Ramakant Sharma, Design Cafe founder Shezan Bhojani and former chief executive of TTK Prestige Chandru Kalro also participated in the funding round for the kitchen appliances startup. The funds will be used for R&D and to increase manufacturing capabilities.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Elchemy secures $5.6 million in funding Prime Venture Partners, others

Elchemy, a cross-border specialty chemical distribution platform, has secured $5.6 million in funding. The Mumbai-based startup will use the funds to expand its team in the US, enhance its technology, and invest in supply chain solutions. Elchemy connects international buyers with speciality chemical suppliers in India and Southeast Asia, simplifying the sourcing process.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Booming quick commerce platforms spot a big surge in ad revenues

Quick commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are experiencing a surge in advertising revenue, with both projected to earn over Rs 1,000 crore this financial year. This growth is attributed to their expanding user base and the need for brands to stand out in a crowded market.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Indian AI startups funding dips 10% to $125 million in July-September period

Indian AI startup funding dipped 10% this quarter and 50% year-on-year, reaching $125 million across 31 deals. While funding sizes shrank, deal volume surged, signaling sustained investor interest in AI's potential. Experts predict larger funding rounds will return in 2025 as market stability improves and AI startups demonstrate stronger ROI.