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☆ Here's why it may take a while for housing inflation to cool off
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Allison Dinner | Getty ImagesThere are signs inflation may fall further in coming months, but housing threatens to mute any improvement. The consumer price index, a key barometer of inflation, rose 7.7% in October from a year ago. That may seem counterintuitive at a time when many observers have said the U.S. is in a "housing recession." The shelter category is up 6.9% in the last year. The rental and housing markets are coolingBusà Photography | Moment | Getty ImagesWhy shelter prices lag

☆ Coca chewing gets chic makeover with bubblegum flavor and TikTok fans
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Monica Machicao | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A demonstrator uses coca leaves during clashes with police over a new coca market, in La Paz, Bolivia August 8, 2022. REUTERS/Claudia Morales/File PhotoSANTIAGO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - With flavors ranging from bubble gum to passion fruit and TikTok stars promoting it, chewing coca has become the latest chic trend in Bolivia. Andean villagers have chewed coca leaves - the base ingredient of cocaine - for centuries to help ward off the effects of high altitude and hunger. Consumption of the leaves is legal in Bolivia and coca is considered by many in the region as a sacred plant. To the traditional "bolo" of coca leaves and baking soda enterprising locals are adding sweeteners and flavoring.

☆ Injured Dybala named in Argentina's 26-man World Cup squad
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Injured forward Paulo Dybala made the cut as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named on Friday his 26-man squad for the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar, where Lionel Messi will lead the side. Dybala has not played for his club AS Roma since early October but has been named in the squad as Argentina hope he regains his fitness before their World Cup campaign begins on Nov. 22 against Group C opponents Saudi Arabia. Messi, 35, will be playing in his fifth World Cup and will be accompanied by fellow veterans Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi along with fresh faces who helped Argentina win the Copa America title last year. Dreams do come true, let's go Argentina," Paredes, who did not make the final cut for the 2018 World Cup, said on Instagram. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, one of Argentina's heroes at the Copa America last year, will also be making his World Cup debut this year.

☆ Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “It’s always difficult when a guy helps you get to the World Cup, he scores three goals in World Cup qualifying and isn’t going to be a part of the program. Again, it’s more about who we did add that we felt good about.”All but one of the 26 will be making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament and, according to the USMNT, it will be the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesGhanaManager: Otto AddoThe final squad has not been announced yet. READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)—–PortugalManager: Fernando SantosThe final squad has not been announced yet.

CNN —“Mattress Mack” had reason to celebrate the Houston Astros’ World Series win on Saturday – and not just because he’s an Astros superfan. Houston furniture store owner Jim McIngvale, known as “Mattress Mack,” made a series of bets amounting to $10 million on the Astros to win the World Series. The Houston Astros celebrate their World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, November 5. Peña was awarded the World Series MVP for his stellar play during the series. He is just the second rookie to be named LCS and World Series MVP in the same postseason.

☆ Lionel Messi: Two weeks before start of World Cup, Argentinian great suffers injury scare
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lionel Messi has already said that the 2022 Qatar World Cup will be his last chance to add a World Cup winner’s medal to his otherwise complete, glittering trophy cabinet. It adds a certain amount of tension to the Argentine’s World Cup build-up, one that became a little tauter on Saturday with Paris-Saint-Germain’s announcement that he would be rested for its trip to Lorient due to an injury scare. “Leo Messi will remain in treatment for an inflamed Achilles tendon as a precautionary measure,” the PSG statement read. Argentina, who has not won the World Cup since 1986, will begin this tournament as one of the favorites, courtesy of its 35-game unbeaten streak but it has been plagued by injury scares. Messi has scored 90 goals for Argentina, a national record.

CNN —The Houston Astros won the franchise’s second World Series title on Saturday after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park. After falling behind 2-1 through the first three games of the World Series, Houston evened up the series after throwing a combined no-hitter in Game 4. Party!”The Houston Astros celebrate their World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, November 5. Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos/Getty Images The Houston Astros celebrate their win in Game 5 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, November 4. The Phillies hit five home runs in the game, tying a World Series record, and they won 7-0 to take a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Astros.

CNN —It was an anxious, exciting night to be a Philadelphia or Houston sports fan Thursday, with a two-sport high-stakes showdown played at the same time that gave Houston an edge in the World Series and kept Philadelphia perfect on the gridiron. In Pennsylvania, there was Game 5 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros, each looking to take the advantage in a 2-2 series. The Houston Astros celebrate their win in Game 5 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, November 4. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Philadelphia right fielder Nick Castellanos makes a diving catch on the first play of Game 3 on Tuesday night. Houston vs. Philly, againAs the World Series was underway Thursday night, the Eagles held off the Texans in Houston 29-17 to start 8-0 for the first time in franchise history.

☆ Klopp's Liverpool a 'good example' for Spurs, says Conte
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Klopp also delivered a long-awaited Premier League title to Liverpool and achieved the domestic cup double last season. He has changed the face of Liverpool," Conte told reporters on Friday ahead of Sunday's game between the two sides. He needed four years to help Liverpool win again and for sure it shows it is important for the coach to have time. Many times people forgot there are teams who can lose two or three players," Conte said. The same for (Dejan) Kulusevski, he had half a training session with us," Conte added.

☆ Four Astros Pitchers Combine for First World Series No-Hitter Since 1956
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Tim Brown | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

PHILADELPHIA—Right-hander Cristian Javier and three Houston Astros relievers on Wednesday night combined to throw the second no-hitter in World Series history, 66 years after Don Larsen’s perfect game for the New York Yankees. In Game 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, Javier, a 25-year-old native of the Dominican Republic making his first World Series start, allowed two baserunners across six innings, both on walks. At 97 pitches and with still three innings to navigate, Javier gave way to the Astros’ bullpen, a decision made by Astros manager Dusty Baker.

☆ Astros pitch second no-hitter in World Series history
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous fans as the Astros blanked the Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each. The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956. Astros ace Justin Verlander will again chase that elusive first World Series win when he faces Noah Syndergaard. Up NextAstros: Verlander is 0-6 with a 6.07 ERA in eight World Series starts after failing to hold a five-run lead in the opener. Phillies: RHP Noah Syndergaard had been set to start Game 3 before it was washed out Monday night.

[1/5] Nov 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) strikes out Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) during the seventh inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY SportsNov 2 (Reuters) - Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier and three relievers combined to throw just the second no-hitter in World Series history on Wednesday as Houston beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 in Game Four to even up the 'Fall Classic'. Don Larsen threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series and the Phillies' Roy Halladay tossed a no-hitter in the 2010 Division Series in a game that was also played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Astros catcher Christian Vazquez said Wednesday's win was all the more special because it guarantees the series will return to Houston for a Game Six on Saturday and, if necessary, Game Seven on Sunday. Javier told reporters that he could return to the mound in Game Seven on three day's rest if needed.

CNN —For just the second time in World Series history, a no-hitter has been thrown as four Houston Astros pitchers completed the feat against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night to win 5-0 and secure their place in baseball lore. Cristian Javier started Game 4 in the series for the Astros, tossing six innings of no-hit ball, striking out nine and walking two. The only previous no-hitter in 118 years of World Series history is Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series. The Astros now hold the distinction of throwing the first combined no-hitter in postseason history, according to Major League Baseball. The only other no-hitter in postseason history was tossed by Roy Halladay for the Phillies in the 2010 National League Divisional Series.

☆ Phillies pound Astros to grab 2-1 World Series lead
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Nov 1, 2022; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter David Hensley (17) strikes out against Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) during the seventh inning in game three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY SportsNov 1 (Reuters) - Philadelphia hit five home runs and Ranger Suarez pitched five scoreless innings as the Phillies crushed the Houston Astros 7-0 to take a 2-1 World Series lead on Tuesday. McCullers became the first pitcher in World Series history to give up five home runs in a game but Astros manager Dusty Baker said he did not believe the righty was inadvertently tipping his pitches. The Astros will look to avoid falling behind 3-1 in the best-of-seven series when they send Cristian Javier to the mound for Game Four on Wednesday in Philadelphia. The Phillies will counter with Game One starter Aaron Nola, who will be working on normal rest due to the postponement of Monday's game.

☆ No U.S.-born Black players expected on World Series rosters
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The Houston Astros celebrate winning the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 23. In 1979 alone, Willie Stargell and Dave Parker were among 10 Black players on the “We Are Family” Pittsburgh Pirates champions. “It’s been a story that’s been ongoing since the late 1980s, the decline of Black baseball players,” he said. Hall wasn’t on the Phillies’ roster for any of the first three rounds this postseason and isn’t expected to be on the World Series roster. Many Afro Latino players embrace Black identity, yet perhaps not for the same reasons that Black U.S. players do.

☆ 2008-level home-price declines are coming for some areas, one of Wall Street's top housing advisors now says
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

John Burns Real Estate Consulting expects price drops of 20% or more for certain housing markets. Higher mortgage rates have wrecked demand for homes, but the firm says prices are still too high. Devyn Bachman, the senior vice president of research for John Burns, told Insider she had begun to expect "GFC-like pricing declines in certain markets." A survey conducted by John Burns last month found roughly 18% of homebuilders were already reporting year-over-year net home-price declines. "It's going to be a challenging one to two years for anyone involved in housing," Bachman said.

☆ ATP roundup: Maxime Cressy fires 22 aces in Stockholm win
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 10, 2022; Montreal, QC, Canada; Maxime Cressy (USA) hits a backhand against Gael Monfils (FRA) (not pictured) in second round play at IGA Stadium. Eric Bolte-USA TODAY SportsOctober 17 - American Maxime Cressy served up 22 aces and rallied for a 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory over Ilya Ivashka of Belarus in first-round action at the Stockholm Open on Monday in Sweden. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterEuropean OpenNo. Frenchman Richard Gasquet pulled off a comeback win over Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. --Field Level MediaRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ LGBTQ Italians on alert as right-wing alliance triumphs in election
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

BERLIN — The triumph of a right-wing alliance in Italy’s election has raised concern among LGBTQ advocates, who fear nationalist leader Giorgia Meloni could adopt anti-gay policies as prime minister and set back their efforts to boost equality. What is Meloni’s stance on LGBTQ rights? Days before the election, however, a senior member of her Brothers of Italy (FdI) group suggested same-sex parenting was not normal. Despite lagging most of its EU neighbors on LGBTQ rights, a 2020 study by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center found 75% of Italians think homosexuality should be accepted. In the northern city of Verona, Stefano Ambrosini, a gay 28-year-old PhD student, said he feared Meloni’s election triumph could lead to an increase in homophobic violence.

☆ Droughts, Ukraine war push global grain stocks toward worrying decade low
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Tom Polansek | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

But the United States, the world's top corn producer, is now expected to harvest its smallest corn crop in three years. That would be fewer days of corn stocks than the world had in 2012, when the last global food crisis spurred riots. Ukraine is expected to harvest 25 to 27 million tonnes of corn in 2022, down from 42.1 million tonnes in 2021, following Russia's invasion, according to official estimates. read moreSanctions related to the war mean Russia has also struggled to export what is expected to be a record-large wheat crop. read moreAgricultural lender Rabobank said the next U.S. wheat crop is also at risk and will be planted in dust this autumn unless rains fall.

☆ MLB roundup: Aaron Judge bashes No. 60 in Yanks' rally
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Mets 7, Brewers 5Francisco Lindor's seventh-inning grand slam completed a comeback from a four-run deficit as visiting New York beat Milwaukee. Guardians 10, White Sox 7 (11 innings)Myles Straw delivered a two-run double in the 11th inning to spark visiting Cleveland over Chicago. Ketel Marte homered for the Diamondbacks, who won for the second time in their last 22 games at Los Angeles. Dennis Santana (3-8) recorded just one out and gave up three runs on three hits. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (9-10) left after allowing three runs -- two earned -- on five hits over six innings.

☆ Final de campanie electorală marcat de incertitudini de ordin legal privind desfășurarea scrutinului, abuz de resurse administrative, cheltuieli neraportate ale concurenților electorali și discurs ins
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( ) www.zdg.md time to read: +11 min

Misiunea de Observare Promo-LEX a făcut public cel de al cincilea raport de monitorizare a alegerilor parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie 2021. Activitatea Comisiei Electorale Centrale (CEC) din această perioadă a fost una intensă, fiind adoptate 77 de hotărâri privind organizarea și desfășurarea scrutinului parlamentar. 4390 din 20 octombrie 2020 adoptată pentru alegerile Prezidențiale a avut un caracter disuasiv și a contribuit la diminuarea numărului de incidente de transportare organizată a alegătorilor. Cu referință la activitatea observatorilor, Promo-LEX a atestat că, aceștia nu au avut acces deplin la listele electorale. Totodată, Promo-LEX a estimat pentru toate cele șase săptămâni de campanie electorală, cheltuieli neraportate de cel puțin 10 859 900 de lei.

Persons: ., Renato Usatîi, Fiodor Ghelici, Valeriu Munteanu, Igor Dodon, Dorin Chirtoacă, Victoria Grosu, Andrei Năstase, Iurie, Vladimir Voronin, Gheorghe, Cristian Rizea Organizations: CEC, Coaliției Civice, Alegeri, Prezidențiale, SV, PDM, PRM, Agenției, Agenției Statelor Unite, Fundației Soros Moldova Locations: Coaliției, CEC, Republicii Moldova, AUR, Victoria, Victoria Grosu Vremeș, PLD, Agenției Statelor, străinătate, Regatului Țărilor de Jos, Chișinău, Republica Moldova

Misiunea de Observare Promo-LEX a făcut public cel de al cincilea raport de monitorizare a alegerilor parlamentare anticipate din 11 iulie 2021. Cu referință la activitatea observatorilor, Promo-LEX a atestat că, aceștia nu au avut acces deplin la listele electorale. Cele mai populare activități rămân a fi distribuirea materialelor electorale (52 %) și întâlnirile electorale (30 %). Totodată, Promo-LEX a estimat pentru toate cele șase săptămâni de campanie electorală, cheltuieli neraportate de cel puțin 10 859 900 de lei. Celelalte cazuri de discurs de ură au afectat membrii și susținătorii ai BECS, PLD, Președinta Republicii Moldova și alți politicieni.

Persons: ., Renato Usatîi, Fiodor Ghelici, Valeriu Munteanu, Igor Dodon, Dorin Chirtoacă, Victoria Grosu, Andrei Năstase, Iurie, Vladimir Voronin, Gheorghe, Cristian Rizea Organizations: CEC, PDM, PRM, Agenției, Agenției Statelor Unite, Fundației Soros Moldova Locations: Republicii Moldova, AUR, Victoria, Victoria Grosu Vremeș, PLD, Agenției Statelor, străinătate, Regatului Țărilor de Jos, Chișinău, Republica Moldova

Activitatea Comisiei Electorale Centrale (CEC) din această perioadă a fost una intensă, fiind adoptate 77 de hotărâri privind organizarea și desfășurarea scrutinului parlamentar. 4390 din 20 octombrie 2020 adoptată pentru alegerile Prezidențiale a avut un caracter disuasiv și a contribuit la diminuarea numărului de incidente de transportare organizată a alegătorilor. Cu referință la activitatea observatorilor, Promo-LEX a atestat că, aceștia nu au avut acces deplin la listele electorale. Totodată, Promo-LEX a estimat pentru toate cele șase săptămâni de campanie electorală, cheltuieli neraportate de cel puțin 10 859 900 de lei. Celelalte cazuri de discurs de ură au afectat membrii și susținătorii ai BECS, PLD, Președinta Republicii Moldova și alți politicieni.

☆ DOC/ Fără Cristian Rizea, ex-deputatul român, acuzat că a dobândit cetățenia R. Moldova cu abateri, la alegerile din 11 iulie. CSJ declară inadmisibil un nou recurs depus de politician
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-08 | by ( Buzdugan Loredana | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +6 min

La 7 iunie, fostul deputat român a atacat la Curtea de Apel decizia CEC și a solicitat instanței să oblige CEC să examineze repetat cererea cu privire la înregistrarea sa în calitate de candidat la alegerile parlamentare. Fostul deputat român Cristian Rizea, acuzat că a dobândit cetățenia R. Moldova cu abateri, a anunțat vineri, 28 mai, că va candida pentru funcția de deputat, pe lista Partidului Politic „NOI”. Ex-deputatul român Cristian Rizea, acuzat că a dobândit cetățenia R. Moldova cu abateri a fost eliberat duminică, 2 mai, din detenție din Penitenciarul nr. La 31 martie curent, PG a anunțat că ex-deputat român Cristian Rizea, învinuit de procurori de dobândirea cetățeniei R. Moldova cu abateri, a fost prin cu fals în declarații. Citește și: Ex-deputatul român Cristian Rizea, acuzat că a dobândit cetățenia R. Moldova cu abateri, prins cu fals în declarații: dosarul de învinuire, trimis în judecată.

Persons: român Cristian Rizea, de Justiție, Cristian Rizea, Tamara, Nicolae Craiu, Victor Burduh, Vladimir Dachi, Mihai Cristian, Justiție, Supremă de Justiție, Rizea, Igor Dodon, Vladimir Plahotniuc, Casație Organizations: de, CEC, Justiție, Partidul, Supremă, Supremă de, Partidului Politic, Partidul Politic, de Justiție, Partidului, României Locations: român, Moldova, Chișinău, CA, Capitală, României, Procuratura, România

☆ Misiune de observare la alegerile din 11 iulie din partea Parlamentului European
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Conferinţa preşedinţilor (formată din preşedintele PE şi liderii grupurilor europarlamentare) a decis la 1 iulie să autorizeze o delegaţie de observare a alegerilor din Republica Moldova. Delegaţia va fi formată din membri ai Parlamentului European şi va monitoriza desfăşurarea procesului electoral. Delegaţia va evalua dacă alegerile din 11 iulie din Republica Moldova se desfăşoară în conformitate cu legile naţionale şi angajamentele internaţionale ale ţării. Aceasta este prima misiune de observare a alegerilor trimisă de Parlamentul European după izbucnirea pandemiei de COVID-19. Delegaţia va organiza o conferinţă de presă în după-amiaza zilei de 12 iulie şi alături de alţi observatori internaţionali, îşi va prezenta concluziile preliminare asupra procesului electoral.

Persons: Conferinţa preşedinţilor, Delegaţia, David McAllister, Siegfried, Andreas Schieder, Cristian, . Delegaţia, îşi Organizations: Parlamentului, Partidului Popular European, PPE, Verzilor, Europeană, OSCE, Parlamentul European Locations: Republica Moldova

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