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133 Times People Didn’t Hold Back When Decking Out Their Houses For Halloween (New Pics)

The most spooktacular selection of houses that scream Halloween. From those covered in spider webs, to witches perched on the roof, some families have left the neighbors spellbound with their creepy and creative exterior decorations. The post 133 Times People Didn’t Hold Back When Decking Out Their Houses For Halloween…

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Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon

Breast cancer is the number one cancer among women: more than 2 million cases were diagnosed worldwide in 2022. It is also particularly challenging to treat. Physiologist Anna-Mart Engelbrecht, who heads the Cancer Research Group at Stellenbosch University, explains why this is so and how precision medicine could help.

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Holiday Spending Expected To Increase This Year Despite Consumers Acting 'More Cautiously'

The National Retail Federation forecast that total sales in November and December would grow between 2.5% and 3.5%, compared to the same period in 2023.

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The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician

It is sad to write about Tito Mboweni in the past tense.

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South Africa’s scarce water needs careful management – study finds smaller, local systems offer more benefits

South Africa is a water-scarce country, the 30th driest in the world. Using water wisely will become more and more important as the population grows and droughts related to climate change increase. A lack of clean, fresh water has a negative impact on people’s health and on the amount of…

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Authorities charge 2 employees with stealing thousands of dollars in roast beef from an Arby’s

They (allegedly) had the beef.

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Retailers, beware of the AI hype

Most retailers are not yet in a position to benefit from AI technology, here's why.

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South Africa’s election results present 3 options for government: all are fraught with danger

South Africans do not have a deep culture of coalitions. There have been a few coalitions at provincial and municipal levels but most of these were quite unstable.

The Conversation

US Retail Sales Expected To Grow Slower In 2024

NRF forecasts slower growth in US retail sales for 2024, emphasizing adaptation to changing consumer trends and digital technologies.

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Green is the Color: Latinos Take Center Stage as Leading St. Patrick's Day Enthusiasts in the U.S.

Why are Hispanics the ones who most plan to celebrate "Día de San Patricio"?

Latin Times

The End of Free Returns

The end of free merchandise returns is at hand, as total retail returns amounted to $743 billion in 2023, according to a new report by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail.

Kiplinger

US Holiday Sales Growth Estimated At 3.1%: Mastercard

The growth in this year's holiday sales is below 2022 holiday season sales increase of 5.3 percent and much below the 2021 figure of 14.1 percent, according to NRF data.

Latin Times

Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss

The National Retail Federation has revised a report released in April that pulls back the claim that organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of overall industry shrink, which measures overall loss in inventory, including theft

The Independent UK

US retail group retracts claim that half of $94.5bn inventory loss was from theft

National Retail Federation says data was flawed and based on congressional testimony from president of an advocacy group

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The NRF backs off claims that 'organized retail crime' accounted for half of inventory losses in 2021

Potentially incorrect data was used for analysis.

Foreign Policy

The Taliban’s Enemies Can’t Agree on Anything

A summit of opposition leaders was meant to produce a plan to fix Afghanistan’s trajectory. It generated more infighting and factionalism.

International Business Times

Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Rises To Record And Beats Expectations

Online shopping attracted more consumers than physical stores, the National Retail Federation said.

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Black Friday Weekend Shopping Starts With Huge Numbers

Black Friday sales will be a key driver of record holiday spending this year, according to forecasts.

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UGC chairman wants Karnataka govt. not to scrap NEP

UGC Chairman urges Karnataka to reconsider decision to scrap NEP-2020, citing interests of students. Policy aims to improve GER to 50% by 2035, with focus on rural students. UGC interacting with States, VCs to implement NEP-2020. Karnataka must consider students' interests while framing SEP. UGC proposes scrapping grading system for…

The Independent UK

Small biz owners are both hopeful and anxious about the holidays, taking a cue from their customers

All signs point to a relatively solid holiday season for America’s small businesses

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It's a pink Halloween. Here are some of the most popular costumes of 2023

People are spending more money than ever on Halloween costumes. Here are the ones people are buying the most in 2023.

The Conversation

South Africa has one of the strongest navies in Africa: its strengths and weaknesses

The deaths of three members of the South African Navy (SA Navy) on 20 September 2023, when a freak wave swept them off the deck of the submarine SAS Manthatisi, has put the spotlight on the organisation and its work. André Wessels is a military historian; his latest book is…

The Hindu

National Research Foundation’s chance to bridge India’s science-society gap

The National Research Foundation, India’s new research funding agency with a Rs 50,000 crore budget, aims to boost research and innovation.

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Equity fund on stand-by to put federal billions to work

The promised $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund has had its first board meeting but could be years away from writing its first cheque without expert help.

The Conversation

Johannesburg fire: there was a plan to fix derelict buildings and provide good accommodation - how to move forward

Thousands of Johannesburg inner-city residents occupy buildings in conditions like those that led to the fire at 80 Albert Street that killed at least 77 people. They are living in derelict multi-storey buildings, former office blocks, sectional title buildings, tenements, warehouses and factories.

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