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Freight rates rise as companies plan for costly US port strike

US retailers, automakers and other businesses face ballooning freight rates as they make contingency plans for a strike that threatens to close nearly three dozen ports next week. The International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents 25,000 dockworkers at ports between Maine and Texas, said it planned to walk off the job early Tuesday unless port operators agreed to substantially raise their wages and limit automation. The strike would close east coast and gulf coast ports that… Read the full article here

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Lindsay Arnold Reveals Surprising Swig Order After ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Popularity

Dancing With the Stars alum Lindsay Arnold is weighing in on her order from Swig after the soda-shop gained attention on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. “Come to Swig with us,” Arnold, 30, began in a Friday, September 27, TikTok video, with daughter Sage, 3, visible in the backseat. (Arnold shares Sage and 16-month-old daughter June with husband Sam Cusick.) Arnold recorded herself ordering from the menu, purchasing mini pumpkin cookies, pretzel bites… Read the full article here

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Turkey: Osimhen opens Galatasaray’s goal account

Victor Osimhen finally opened his goal account as Galatasaray were held to a 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at the RAMS Park. Osimhen scored twice within eight minutes to help Okan Buruk’s side maintain their unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig this season The 25-year-old opened scoring for the home team after 20 minutes. The Nigeria international added the second in the 28th minute. Argentina international Mauro Icardi added the third for Galatasaray six minutes later. Mamadou Fall and… Read the full article here

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Oyedepo gets Rolls Royce, N1bn for 70th birthday, seeks perfect gift

Dignitaries, prominent clerics, friends and family members celebrated with the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo on September 27, as he marked his 70th birthday. The birthday celebration was held at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, and the auditorium was filled to the brim as guests all dressed in white and blue attires rejoiced with the popular cleric. Although before… Read the full article here

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FG allocates N29bn for infrastructure development in September

The Federal Government disbursed over N29bn in September for the enhancement of road networks and improvement of water resources, facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Works. This is according to data sourced from GovSpend, a website for government expenditures powered by BudgIT an accountability firm in Nigeria. Among the key allocations, N5.88bn was allocated to Reinforced Global Resources Ltd, for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the… Read the full article here

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UFC ref rates Adesanya fight as greatest

Veteran UFC referee Marc Goddard has hailed the epic middleweight clash between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum as the greatest fight he has ever officiated. Speaking to talkSPORT MMA, Goddard singled out the co-main event of UFC 236 in Atlanta as his most memorable encounter in the Octagon. The British official, who has overseen numerous iconic bouts, described the interim middleweight title fight as an “ungodly” display of heart and… Read the full article here

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Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns’ Relationship Timeline

From friends to lovers, Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have supported each other through numerous ups and downs over the years. The former best friend of Kylie Jenner made waves in February 2019 when she and Tristan Thompson kissed while he was dating Khloé Kardashian. While Woods and Jenner had a falling out over the scandal, Woods found love with her own basketball star — whom she had previously been strictly pals with — the following… Read the full article here

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EPL: I should’ve scored six goals against Brighton – Chelsea’s Cole Palmer

Chelsea ace, Cole Palmer has admitted that he should have scored six goals against Brighton in the Premier League. Palmer made history as he scored four goals in the first against Brighton on Saturday. The match ended 4-2 at Stamford Bridge in favour of Enzo Maresca’s side. Speaking afterwards, Palmer said, “I should have had five or six. “When I missed the first chance I was upset, but with the way they played and their high line I felt we would get more chances”. Palmer now has… Read the full article here

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50-year-old man allegedly defiles four-year-old girl

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man whose identity is yet unknown for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl in Ubulu-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of the State. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday when the minor went to her grandmother’s house in Ubulu-Uku on the instruction of her mother. According to a human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, the suspect was arrested on… Read the full article here

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