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The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently released its latest report on global merchandise trade, indicating a modest growth in the fourth quarter. Despite the ongoing challenges in the global economy, trade volumes have shown resilience and continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous quarters.
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The Christmas spirit was alive this week as Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy donated thousands to help out a Maryland pizza shop. TinyBrickOven , located at 1036 Light St., Baltimore, was the lucky recipient of Portnoy’s impromptu $60k donation. Portnoy posted an Instagram video revealing that the shop’s owner, William Fagg, a Navy veteran, had been struggling to keep the shop open and expressed difficulty getting its liquor license. “We can’t get our liquor license here,” Fagg told Portnoy in a video uploaded on Monday. “Our politicians gave this market down here their liquor license, but they won’t give us ours. It’s really disappointing.” After hearing this, Portnoy turned to the camera and said, “We’re gonna have to keep this place open.” Its last day of business was set for Dec. 25. Portnoy stood outside and tried the New York-style pizza before approaching the shop again to speak with Fagg, who revealed that $60k might allow them to remain open longer and get that much-needed license. A patron in the shop could be seen cheering in the background as Portnoy and Fagg exchanged contact information so the money could be sent over. Portnoy rated TinyBrickOven 7.9 out of 10 and told Fagg he would have the money before the Christmas deadline. The Bartstool founder regularly posts videos on his social media, trying pizza places across the country and rating them. “People say it’s a Christmas miracle,” Fagg told CBS News . “It kind of feels like a Christmas miracle!” We’ve never had a crowd like this,” he said. “It’s an incredible feeling, I mean, I’ve always had a lot of community support — it’s overwhelming, and I thank everybody so much.” Stories by Kaylyn Greene Renowned Pa. comedian and Broadway star dead at 93 Former Disney actress, acclaimed singer shares plans for starting over in 2025 Legendary R&B group’s lead vocalist loses youngest daughterIn the end, only time will tell what the future holds for Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen. Until then, fans will have to wait patiently for any official updates from the couple themselves.
The collaboration between Google and Meta, two of the world's largest technology companies, is designed to create targeted advertising campaigns specifically tailored to the teenage demographic. By leveraging the vast amount of data collected from their platforms, including search queries, social media interactions, and app usage, the companies aim to deliver personalized ads that appeal to young consumers.The utilization of glass substrates in micro OLED production brings several advantages. Glass substrates provide better thermal conductivity, which helps in maintaining consistent display performance and prolonging the lifespan of the devices. Additionally, glass substrates offer higher transparency, enabling brighter and more vibrant display outputs. Samsung's shift towards glass-based micro OLED production underlines its commitment to delivering top-notch display solutions to its customers.