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World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

Thursday, February 26 by SRN News

GENEVA (AP) - World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, said in a statement that he had decided "after careful... Read More.

World Trade Center’s last office tower soon will get built and house American Express

Wednesday, February 25 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - The World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express ' new headquarters, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the company said Wednesday, marking a milestone nearly 25 years after the Sept. 11... Read More.

Exclusive-US broker touts huge returns for FIFA World Cup ticket investors

Tuesday, February 24 by SRN News

By David Jeans NEW YORK, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A Miami-based ticket broker offered investors 50% returns over six months through a plan to resell FIFA World Cup tickets at steep markups, even as angry fans say "extortionate" prices are shutting them out of the... Read More.

Soccer-Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Tuesday, February 24 by SRN News

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Four soccer games in Mexico were postponed after violence flared near Guadalajara in the wake of a military operation that left cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera dead, with FIFA monitoring the situation in the host city for the 2026 World Cup. Oseguera,... Read More.

Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short

Tuesday, February 24 by SRN News

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Is this the Art of the Deal? U.S. President Donald Trump has warned trade partners not to "play games" by backing out of recently agreed trade deals after the Supreme... Read More.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to make just 1 start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

Tuesday, February 24 by SRN News

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal plans to make only one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, regardless of how far Team USA advances. The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner wants to remain on a regular spring... Read More.

NHL’s return to the Olympics lives up to the hype and sets the stage for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

Monday, February 23 by SRN News

MILAN (AP) - The long wait for the best hockey players in the world taking the ice in an international tournament lived up to the hype. Four of the seven games in the knockout round at the Milan Cortina Olympics went to overtime, including the... Read More.

Bill Mazeroski, hero of Pirates’ 1960 World Series win, dies at 89

Saturday, February 21 by SRN News

Bill Mazeroski, a defensive-minded second baseman whose home run ended the 1960 World Seres, died at age 89. The Hall of Famer's death was announced Saturday by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the only team he played for in his 17 seasons in the major leagues. Mazeroski... Read More.

Golf-Rahm left out as DP World Tour grants LIV releases, Ryder Cup future uncertain

Saturday, February 21 by SRN News

Feb 21 (Reuters) - Jon Rahm's participation in next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland could be in doubt after the Spaniard was not included in a group of eight LIV Golf players granted dispensation by the DP World Tour on Saturday. Rahm, a twice-major champion... Read More.

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Saturday, February 21 by SRN News

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: world

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

World Trade Center’s last office tower soon will get built and house American Express

Exclusive-US broker touts huge returns for FIFA World Cup ticket investors

Soccer-Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to make just 1 start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

NHL’s return to the Olympics lives up to the hype and sets the stage for 2028 World Cup of Hockey

Bill Mazeroski, hero of Pirates’ 1960 World Series win, dies at 89

Golf-Rahm left out as DP World Tour grants LIV releases, Ryder Cup future uncertain

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

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