News

Qatar makes history by losing in World Cup opener

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2 years ago

November 21, 2022

Ahron Young

The World Cup kicked off with host nation Qatar facing Ecuador as the month-long football showpiece finally gets underway.

It’s been a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies.

Ecuador fans roared their disapproval of Qatar’s last-minute alcohol ban during Sunday’s World Cup opener as thousands of supporters walked out of the stadium early.

Debutants Qatar became the first World Cup hosts in history to lose their opening fixture as Ecuador’s captain Enner Valencia bagged a first-half brace, but he could well have had a hat-trick if not for a polarising Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decision.

Meanwhile, an official crowd of 67,372 was announced by FIFA, but home fans soon began to stream out once their side went down 2-0 just after half an hour. By the final whistle, the stadium was largely empty.

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Leaders

Trump does not want another debate rematch with Harris

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10 hours ago

September 13, 2024

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Republican nominee Donald Trump said on he would not participate in another presidential debate against Kamala Harris ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

“THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the former president wrote on social media site Truth Social.

Although Trump touted his performance on Tuesday against Harris, six Republican donors and three Trump advisers believe Harris had won the debate largely because Trump was unable to stay on message, according to a report by Reuters. #featured #trending

News

Billionaire & engineer make history after world’s first private space mission

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16 hours ago

September 13, 2024

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A billionaire and an engineer have made history with the world’s first private spacewalk aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule.

Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis stepped outside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule for nearly two hours, tethered to the craft as it orbited Earth.

This risky mission tested new spacesuits and technology, pushing the limits of private space travel. #featured #trending

Money

What to expect for IPO markets

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22 hours ago

September 13, 2024

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With high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty–what’s in store for IPO markets?

As the second half of 2024 begins, the IPO market is poised for a potential rebound after a sluggish start to the year.

With improving economic conditions and renewed investor confidence, more companies seem to be considering going public, creating market optimism.

However, challenges such as inflation and geopolitical uncertainties remain key factors to watch.

Dean Quiambao, a partner at Armanino joins Veronica Dudo to discuss what experts are predicting for the IPO landscape in the coming months and how businesses are positioning themselves for success.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #IPO #IPOmarkets #ratecuts