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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
Bank of Italy Cuts Growth Forecast to 0.5% This Year and Next
Article content (Bloomberg) — The Bank of Italy lowered the country’s economic growth forecast for this year and next due to the impact of the US war on Iran. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe
Why Big Food is reformulating growth not just recipes
Recipes Key takeaways:Big Food can no longer rely on pricing, portfolio reshuffles or scale alone to drive growth.Consumers are becoming more selective, forcing companies...
Construction growth downgrade sparks insolvency fears
Construction output is expected to grow by just 1.7 per cent in 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, a trade body has warned. The forecast is a major downgrade on previously predicted growth of 2.8 per cent, made last autumn, the Construction Products Association (CPA) said. In a new report, published on Monday (26 January), the
Life insurers post nearly 40% growth in December premiums after GST relief
India’s life insurance new business premiums grew 39.5% in December, driven by LIC and private firms such as SBI Life, HDFC Life, and ICICI Prudential. By Anshul January 12, 2026, 8:15:56 AM IST (Updated) India’s life insurance industry reported its strongest monthly performance of the current financial year in December, recording nearly 40% year-on-year growth
New tax law will ease burden on SMEs, spur growth if revenues fund infrastructure – NACCIMA
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture Youth Entrepreneurs has urged the Federal Government to channel proceeds from the newly enacted tax laws into critical infrastructure, saying such investments would unlock growth for small and medium-sized businesses across the country. The appeal comes as the Federal Government insists on implementing the
U.S. Payroll Growth Stalls as Hiring Weakens, Unemployment Rises, and Wage Growth Slows
Unemployment Rate Rises as Participation Holds Steady The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, exceeding market expectations and marking an increase from earlier in the fall . The number of unemployed climbed to 7.8 million, while the labor force participation rate held at 62.5%, suggesting the rise in joblessness was driven by hiring softness
Top 3 Best Crypto With 1000% Growth Potential in 2026
As investors look ahead to 2026, the question is shifting from what already dominates the market to what could still grow meaningfully. Crypto prices today show that many large assets move slower as they mature. Market commentators suggest that while established names offer stability, the largest gains often come from projects earlier in their lifecycle.
Fed Sees Moderate Growth, Inflation to Normalize by 2028
The Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes highlight a steady but moderate U.S. economic growth, with the labor market slowing and wage increases staying in line with last year. Officials warned that a potential government shutdown could drag on near-term GDP. Looking ahead, the Fed expects growth to run slightly above potential after 2025, with inflation
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...