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The Irish government announces that it has given "provisional support" to Portmarnock hosting The Open Championship and the Women's Open.

Marco Penge needing a birdie on the 18th hole to keep alive hopes of retaining his DP World Tour card is what makes the sport worth watching, writes Iain Carter

Former prop Cerys Hale hopes her ex-Wales team-mates have received their last apology from the WRU after being "let down" again by the governing body.

Head coach Luke Williams hopes a change of ownership at Swansea City will mean a "very exciting" future for the Championship club.

The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.

Sir Chris Hoy shares how he wants to bring hope to others with stage four cancer.

The film, called Everything, will be shown at the Nova Cinema in Woking on 14 November.

The athlete hopes his own fitness journey will inspire pupils.

Cambridge City are set to play in the first round of the Women's FA Cup for only the second time - with over half of their team just 16 years old.

Awareness sessions are being held alongside the installation of 130 bleed control kits.

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CLOSE to one million youths have successfully claimed their eBelia credit via ShopeePay. As of June 7, the programme has succeeded in generating sales amounting to 120% of the total amount disbursed by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) through ShopeePay. Additionally, some 140,000 sellers and traders that accept ShopeePay have already benefited from the eBelia programme.

Head of ShopeePay Malaysia Alain Yee said: ”As one of the newest mobile wallets to enter a crowded space, it is indeed humbling to receive the resounding support from eligible eBelia participants. When compared against MOF’s announcement, the bulk of the 1.7 million successful applicants have chosen ShopeePay. This is possibly because our e-wallet can be used both online and offline nationwide, with a reach as far and wide as Semporna, Sabah; Miri, Sarawak; Kemaman and Gong Badak in Terengganu and Bachok, Kelantan.”

Yee added that based on the preliminary data from June 1 till 7, user behaviour amongst eBelia recipients suggest that the programme has driven adoption of e-wallets and is likely going to lead to long term usage.

“Of the total successful eBelia applicants via our mobile wallet, about 40% are new ShopeePay users that activated their e-wallet just for eBelia. Additionally, we are positive that customer retention rate amongst these new users will be high as over 20% have already topped up their e-wallet at least once within the first week of using ShopeePay,” he explained.

On what the recipients have been spending on, Yee shared that many were seen to be using the eBelia credit on very practical purchases: daily necessities, food and beverages, books, as well as home and living items, among others. A closer look into the spending pattern of these eBelia youths for the past week reveals the following (Observations are made based on top 100 merchants by transactions recorded offline, online (merchants’ webstores and Apps), and on Shopee.

This February 9, 2013, handout photo courtesy of the US National Park Service shows a tricolored bat with signs of white-nose syndrome on its snout and both wings at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. — AFP

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Prince Harry holds out hope for healing rift as King Charles prepares to cut him out

Prince Harry is determined to mend relationship with King Charles amid reports that the monarch is considering removing the Duke from his will.

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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif and United States President-elect Donald Trump. — X/@NAofPakistan/Reuters/FileNawaz hopes Pak-US ties would improve further after Trump’s win.Says Indian cricket team should visit Pakistan for CT 2025. "PTI started culture of...

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi reacts during the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference semifinal second leg between against Atlanta United FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 9, 2024. — AFP

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This episode, we reconnect with Traci ‘B-Love’ Bartlow, who runs a boutique hotel on the ground floor of her home in West Oakland’s Lower Bottoms neighborhood. She tells us how her life and her business have changed over the past few years. We also check back in at a day shelter that helps families in crisis in the St Louis neighborhood of The Ville. Director Kelli Braggs talks about how the organization is bearing up under the strain of the pandemic.

As Donald Trump's victory became apparent in last week's U.S. elections, Jewish West Bank settlement advocates popped bottles of champagne and danced to the Bee Gees at a winery in the heart of the occupied territory, according to a post on Instagram. The winery said it was rolling out a special edition red named for the president-elect.

All About Worship talks with The Belonging Co. worship leader, Hope Darst about leading teams and showing true character through hard times.

She voices the story about writing the song “Peace Be Still”, as it evolved into one of the breakthrough worship songs of 2018.  Enjoy this week's sit down with Hope Darst!

After Hurricane Helene devastated their North Carolina property, the Browns didn't know how they would move forward. That's when Operation Blessing arrived to help them begin to rebuild their lives.

What do you think of when you hear the word hope? Hope is powerful. It is a necessity, right next to food and water. Hope that comes from the Lord and from knowing Him is life changing. In fact, Hebrews 6:19 tells us that the hope the Lord gives us is an anchor for our souls. It is firm and secure. Meaning, it is powerful enough to hold us steady when the wind and the waves of grief and trouble beat against us. Have you experienced this kind of hope in your own life? Grief is one of those...

Washington — The director of NIOSH’s Office for Total Worker Health says employers should think about the physical and mental health needs of their employees returning to the job amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

To say 2020 was a bit of a roller coaster ride is perhaps an understatement. At this time last year, most security integrators anticipated a strong 2020, only to be thrown into turmoil late in the first quarter by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Switchyard Park Pavilion
1601 S Rogers St.
Monday, November 18, 6pm – Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 8pm

New Hope for Families Annual Hope for the Holidays Tree Event and Auction. Open to the public with tree viewing on Monday, November 18 from 6-8pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19 and 20 from 4-8pm. Live Auction at 6pm on Wednesday, November 20th. Over 50 decorated trees donated from community members. Cookies and Hot Chocolate will be served.

Presenter: New Hope for Families
Contact: Betsy Smith
Cost: Free
Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus
More info: www.newhope4families.org

Tell Me More has regularly turned to Alfredo Corchado for insight on Mexico. He gives host Michel Martin one last look into his reporter's notebook.

Host Michel Martin speaks with rapper Samuel Bazawule, better known as Blitz the Ambassador, about his new album, "Afropolitan Dreams."

Researchers say teaching seals to copy melodies might help inform speech therapy for humans.

Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn’t fancy enough — but they also say it’s too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up big changes.

Some 12,000 Christians, young, old, male and female, and of various ethnicities, walked through the center of the city of Dublin in excited solidarity for the faith at the first ever “March for Jesus.”

COVID-19 has been hard on just about every industry in New Hampshire, and renewable energy is no exception. People worried about money are putting off investing in solar panels, and health concerns have made home energy efficiency visits more complicated. But scientists say investments like these can lower energy costs, and remain a critical way to combat the other big crisis we’re facing – climate change. As part of NHPR’s new climate change reporting project, By Degrees , NHPR’s Annie Ropeik has been trying to find out what might be ahead for the renewable energy industry in the state. Morning Edition Host Rick Ganley spoke with her about what’s next.

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J-Hope of K-pop sensation BTS will complete his 18 months of mandatory military service and be discharged from the Army on Thursday.  The singer’s agency, BigHit Music, revealed the date on Monday in the group’s fan community platform, saying no event will be held to mark the occasion while urging ...

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BTS member J-Hope completed his 18-month military service on Thursday. Upon being discharged earlier in the morning, J-Hope appeared at the gate of the 36th Infantry Division's Recruit Training Center in Wonju, Gangwon Province, and thanked the group's fandom, ARMY, saying he was able to complete his ...

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Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang hopes to write three more books over the next six years. Han made the remarks Thursday as she accepted the Pony Chung Innovation Prize at an award ceremony organized by the Pony Chung Foundation. The 53-year-old author, who turns 54 next month, said ages 50 to 60 are ...

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Every year in the United States, nearly 250,000 youths are tried, sentenced, or incarcerated as adults.

Can disagreement lead to discovery? In one scientist’s quest to cure cancer, hope rises from the ashes of failure.

The trailblazing scientist shares her reasons for hope in the fight against climate change and how we can tackle seemingly impossible problems and keep going in the face of adversity

The Regeneration and Sustainability Award honors trailblazing work by Treehouse California Almonds and The Almond Project partners to advance sustainable farming methods in California’s almond industry.

Made from kelp, the new snack promises an ocean of flavor and health benefits.

The show will again offer the industry’s largest collection of food ingredients, equipment, packaging and service, with more than 1,000 exhibitors gathered under one roof.

Shaped like classic gingerbread men, Ounce of Hope's baker makes each crème pie in-house.

Dr. Bernardo Birnbaum recognized for excellence in orthopedic surgery and pioneering medical devices

New van to assist the shelter and discipleship program where single women with children find encouragement and support in getting their families back on their feet.

9-year NBA veteran seeks to play for an organization that truly supports diversity inclusion to open the door for other athletes.

Giving back to the community is important for this prominent orthopedic practice.