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☆ NFL Week 9 Preview: How to watch and all you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. David Richard/AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman fumbles after catching a pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Black Panther stars say film changed perceptions of Africa
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Cameras flashed as stars of the highly-anticipated sequel to Marvel's "Black Panther" walked the red carpet at the "Wakanda Forever" premiere in London. Set in the fictional African land of Wakanda, "Black Panther" became a global hit and was hailed as a milestone for racial diversity in Hollywood when it came out in 2018. Released by Disney-owned Marvel, it was the first superhero film to feature a predominantly Black cast. "Black Panther" was 2018's top-grossing movie in the United States and Canada, and second-highest worldwide, with $1.3 billion in ticket sales. Rather than supporting the African film industry, "Black Panther" was just another exploitation of Africa by Westerners out to profit from their own idealized version of it, said one member of the Nigerian film industry.

☆ Our guests are surprisingly resilient in tolerating price increases, says Dine Brands Global CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOur guests are surprisingly resilient in tolerating price increases, says Dine Brands Global CEOJohn Peyton, Dine Brands Global CEO, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his company's quarterly earnings results, if there's a point when Peyton will see consumer pushback and insight into Dine Brand's labor picture.

☆ Civilians attack U.N. peacekeeping convoy in eastern Congo
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Civilians attacked a United Nations peacekeeping convoy in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday evening, injuring two people, the U.N. mission said on Wednesday. The convoy was attacked when it stopped at an army checkpoint near an internally displaced persons site in Kanyarutshinya, 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the city of Goma. A crowd assembled and threw stones at the convoy, setting fire to at least one truck, the U.N. mission, MONUSCO, said on Twitter. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi 1 2 3Frustration has grown in the region this year with the U.N. mission, which civilians accuse of failing to protect them from worsening militia violence. Earlier on Tuesday, the U.N. announced a "strategic and tactical" withdrawal of 450 peacekeepers from Rumangabo, located further north, near Virunga Park.

☆ Gambia says it has not yet confirmed cough syrup as cause of child deaths
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Pap Saine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BANJUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Gambia has not yet confirmed that toxic cough syrup was the cause of the deaths of 70 children from acute kidney injury, a representative of the country's Medicines Control Agency said on Monday. The small West African state has been investigating a mysterious slew of child deaths in recent months, which police said in a preliminary investigation was linked to four cough syrups made in India. The spike in cases of acute kidney injury among children under the age of five was detected in late July. By October, the number of deaths had risen to 70, out of 82 children reported to have acute kidney injury. Indonesia has also recorded a spike in child deaths from acute kidney injury in recent months, and is investigating paracetamol syrups as a possible cause.

☆ Designer Thebe Magugu brings South African fashion to global stage
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] South African Luxury fashion designer, Thebe Magugu, who has showcased his designs in Paris and London, poses for a photograph during an interview with Reuters, at his studio in Johannesburg, South Africa, October 13, 2022. REUTERS/Taurai Maduna/File PhotoJOHANNESBURG, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Celebrated South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu hopes his success will inspire other young people on the continent. Magugu recently launched a new collection with global sportswear brand Adidas. His clothes have been worn by celebrities such as Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, and in 2019 he won the prestigious LVMH Prize for young designers. Reporting by Sisipho Skweyiya and Taurai Maduna Writing by Nellie Peyton Editing by Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ NFL Films is building its 'version of the Marvel universe' with a push into movies, dozens of TV projects, and partnerships with athletes from Tom Brady to Ronda Rousey
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Claire Atkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

NFL Films is in talks with Hollywood partners about expanding its TV and film efforts. "We have a sport that is most akin to Hollywood," NFL Films senior director Ross Ketover told Insider. Among the buyers are Disney's ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+; AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime Video. NFL Films and Omaha also made a version starring MMA's Ronda Rousey called "Rowdy's Places," for ESPN+. NFL Films helped make a season of its Amazon series, "All or Nothing," for the English Premiere League's Manchester City back in 2018.

☆ NFL roundup: Panthers surprise Bucs, Packers lose third straight
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY SportsOctober 24 - PJ Walker threw two touchdown passes and the Carolina Panthers shut down Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 21-3 victory Sunday afternoon at Charlotte, N.C. Foreman gained 118 yards on 15 carries and Hubbard picked up 63 yards on nine carries with a touchdown. Commanders 23, Packers 21Taylor Heinicke overcame a rough start, but threw two touchdown passes as Washington rallied to hand Green Bay its third straight loss, in Landover, Md. Travis Etienne went for 114 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries for Jacksonville (2-5), which has lost four straight. With 18 seconds left, Pickett (32-of-44 passing, 257 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions) threw a game-sealing interception in the end zone.

☆ Ghana traders close shops to protest worsening economy
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ACCRA, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Streets were quiet in the normally bustling heart of Accra's central business district on Wednesday as traders in the Ghanaian capital closed their shops to protest worsening economic conditions. Because of the worsening exchange rate, he can't afford to buy books and paper from his suppliers, he said. 1/5 People walk in front of closed shops as traders lock up their stores in protest of Ghana's worsening economic conditions in Accra, Ghana October 19, 2022. In one usually crowded street market downtown, about half to two-thirds of shops were closed, while some activity carried on. "If we close our shops until Monday, the government isn't going to just reduce the rate of the dollar because of that.

☆ Death toll rises to four U.N. peacekeepers killed in Mali attack
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

DAKAR, Oct 18 (Reuters) - A United Nations peacekeeper has succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack in northern Mali on Monday, bringing the death toll to four, the U.N. mission in Mali said on Tuesday. The United Nations had previously said three peacekeepers were killed and three others seriously injured when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device in the northern region of Kidal. read moreIslamist militants, some with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State, have been waging an insurgency in northern Mali for the last decade. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Nellie Peyton Editing by Alexander WinningOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ A sex expo aims to break taboos in South Africa
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MMA fighter Aben Khoza gets his body painted at the Sex Expo, an adult-themed expo held in Pretoria, South Africa, October 13, 2022. REUTERS/Alet PretoriusPRETORIA, Oct 17 (Reuters) - More than 16,000 people attended a sex expo in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, this weekend, where visitors were invited to browse a wide array of sex toys, watch adult entertainment shows and attend talks by sex experts and therapists. South Africa is generally considered to be a sexually conservative country due to religious beliefs, cultural views and sexual education. Some visitors to the sex expo, an annual event, said they came because they were curious to learn more. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Catherine Schenck; Writing by Nellie Peyton; Editing by Lisa ShumakerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Gambia says child deaths linked to cough syrup have risen to 70
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BANJUL, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Gambia's government on Friday said the number of child deaths from acute kidney injury, thought to be linked to Indian-made cough syrups, has risen to 70 from a previous toll of 69. President Adama Barrow gave the update at an emergency cabinet meeting which he convened on Thursday to discuss the crisis, according to a presidency statement. The syrups were found to be made by New Delhi-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, which has since had one of its factories shut down in northern India as health authorities there investigate. Gambia is also investigating the deaths and this week set up a new commission of inquiry to deal with them, the statement said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Pap Saine; Writing by Nellie Peyton; Editing by Chris ReeseOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Hundreds flee massive flooding in Chad capital
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

N'DJAMENA, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Hundreds of inhabitants of Chad's capital N'Djamena have fled their homes due to massive flooding that has hit since Thursday, leaving parts of the city navigable only by boat. "I drove the children to school this morning and on my return our house was completely flooded with river water. In one area women have built an emergency camp out of thin wooden branches and cloth to provide shelter for their families. Floods are not uncommon during the central African country's rainy season, which usually runs from May to October in its southern regions. But this year the rains came early and were the heaviest in decades, quickly overwhelming drainage channels and waterways.

☆ Ghana finance ministry, central bank form committee for talks on IMF programme
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

People walk past the Bank of Ghana in Accra, Ghana, November 28, 2018. REUTERS/Zohra BensemraACCRA, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Ghana's finance ministry has formed a five-member committee with the Bank of Ghana to lead discussions with the financial services industry concerning an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, it said in a statement on Tuesday. The goal of the committee is to "ensure orderliness and confidence in the government's ongoing negotiations with the IMF," the statement said. An IMF team visited Ghana last week for talks about a potential loan programme after the West African country requested support. It said discussions were constructive but that more work was needed on a debt-sustainability analysis.

☆ Pro Bowl to be replaced by skills competition, flag football game
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Feb 6, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; AFC running back Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers (22) is stopped by NFC inside linebacker Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys (11) during the Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsSept 26 (Reuters) - The National Football League said on Monday it has decided to replace its annual Pro Bowl exhibition match between all-stars with a week-long skills competition and a flag football game starting next year in Las Vegas. The new event is being called "The Pro Bowl Games" and will replace the traditional tackle football game with competitions between the AFC and NFC culminating in a Feb. 5 game of flag football at the home of the Las Vegas Raiders. While flag football looks similar to tackle football, with passing and receiving, there is little protective equipment needed with play stopping when a defender pulls a cloth flag from the waist of an opponent. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and his Omaha Productions company will help to shape programming and promote content throughout the week and also be a key part of the coaching staff for the flag football game.

☆ NFL replaces Pro Bowl with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Signage for the NFL Pro Bowl is seen at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)The NFL said it is eliminating the Pro Bowl in favor of a week's worth of skill competitions and a flag football game. In what's now called "The Pro Bowl Games," players from both conferences will showcase their football and non-football talents in a weeklong series of competitive events, replacing the full-contact Pro Bowl game that started in 1951. The multiday event will be held in Las Vegas in February, and will culminate with a flag football game to take place at Allegiant Stadium, where the Las Vegas Raiders play. Manning will also take part in the coaching staff for the flag football game.

☆ The 2022 NFL season continues with a big Week 3 matchup between the undefeated Bills and Dolphins — here's how to livestream games all season long
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Kevin Webb | Video Game Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season features a key matchup between AFC East rivals with Bills vs. Dolphins. Throughout the regular season, NFL games are spread between Fox, CBS, ESPN, NBC, Amazon Prime Video, and the NFL Network. ET ABC, ESPN, ESPN2How to watch NFL games without cableYou can watch select NFL games without a cable subscription via live TV streaming services and platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Peacock Premium, and NFL+. Here's a chart detailing which NFL games are included on every major platform:Note: This chart is for local in-market and national broadcasts only. AFC afternoon games (CBS) NFC afternoon games (Fox) Sunday Night Football (NBC) Monday Night Football (ESPN) Thursday Night Football NFL Network games Antenna Yes Yes Yes No No No Sling TV Orange + Blue No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Hulu Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes YouTube TV Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes FuboTV Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Paramount Plus Yes No No No No No Peacock Premium No No Yes No No No Amazon Prime Video No No No No Yes No NFL+ (mobile only) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesHere's a detailed breakdown of all the services you can use to stream NFL games without cable:

The series continues the story that originated in 1986's "The Karate Kid," offering an entertaining blend of action, drama, comedy, and '80s nostalgia. Check out the trailer for 'Cobra Kai' season 5Xolo Maridueña, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Courtney Henggeler, Martin Kove, and Thomas Ian Griffith also star. "Cobra Kai" season one premiered on YouTube Premium in 2018, and a second season followed in 2019. How to watch 'Cobra Kai'"Cobra Kai" season five is now available to watch exclusively on Netflix. How to watch 'The Karate Kid' moviesIf you're interested in catching up on the story of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence before streaming "Cobra Kai," you can watch the first three "Karate Kid" movies on Paramount Plus or Showtime.

☆ Dollar General’s newest shoppers: People making $100,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN Business —Middle-income and wealthier shoppers, pinched by inflation, are shopping more at Dollar General for essentials and discretionary items. Dollar General (DG) CEO Todd Vasos this week said the retail giant has been attracting customers earning $100,000 a year in recent weeks. Inflation has pushed up prices for groceries and gas, and now these shoppers are turning to Dollar General (DG) and others to try to save money. Some of these customers first shopped at Dollar General earlier in the pandemic and have now returned, he added. Dollar General has been a lifeline for lower-income shoppers, particularly in rural areas with few other retail options.

☆ Ghana to sign $3.2 billion railway project deal with Thelo DB consortium
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

ACCRA, July 19 (Reuters) - Ghana's government will sign an agreement next week with Thelo DB consortium for a $3.2 billion project to develop and make operational its Western Railway Line, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Thelo DB is a South African railway entity incorporated between Thelo Ventures, an African industrial company, and Germany's Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting (DB). The Thelo DB consortium also includes Ghanaian partner Transtech Consult. Transportation of cement, mining equipment and petroleum will also benefit from construction of the rail line, the ministry added. "The Western Railway Line Project will transform Ghana's existing railway infrastructure base into a modern, robust and integrated railway system," Thelo DB said in its statement.

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