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Jul 05, 2022
In post-Roe America, money is even more determinative of who can get an abortion and who can't. Abortion funds are trying to close the gap, but they are now forced to navigate a murky legal landscape.
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Jul 05, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to make changes in their lives. NPR's Rachel Martin spoke to two people about how they reinvented their careers.
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Jul 05, 2022
Major companies like Nike and Tesla say they plan to assist employees who live in places where abortion is restricted to travel for the procedure. But several potential pitfalls abound.
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Jul 04, 2022
Apple's new Self-Service Repair program is not exactly the answer that many customers had hoped for. Apple maintains that its authorized providers are the safest and most reliable repair option.
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Jul 04, 2022
Airlines struggle to accommodate high demand this weekend, as the number of people flying returns to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly every flight is full and tickets don't guarantee travelers a seat.
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Jul 04, 2022
Akron police release bodycam video of the Jayland Walker shooting. Russia says it now controls one of two eastern regions in Ukraine. Airlines struggle to accommodate high demand this holiday weekend.
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Jul 03, 2022
NPR's Shannon Bond talks with David Branch, co-author of a new report about why that July 4 barbecue is going to cost a lot more this year.
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Jul 03, 2022
Farmers in Ukraine begin to harvest this year's wheat, barley and rapeseed crops as diplomats try to negotiate an end to Russia's Black Sea blockade of exports.
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Jul 03, 2022
Farmers in Ukraine begin to harvest this year's wheat, barley and rapeseed crops as diplomats try to negotiate an end to Russia's Black Sea blockade of exports.
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Jul 03, 2022
Farmers in Ukraine begin to harvest this year's wheat, barley and rapeseed crops as diplomats try to negotiate an end to Russia's Black Sea blockade of exports.
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Jul 02, 2022
After a technical issue in the company's scheduling system reportedly dropped thousands of flights planned for this month, American Airlines said "the vast majority" of the trips had been restored.
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Jul 02, 2022
The fireworks industry was hit hard during the pandemic, and now they are struggling to meet demand for their biggest day of the year.
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Jul 02, 2022
The fireworks industry was hit hard during the pandemic, and now they are struggling to meet demand for their biggest day of the year.
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Jul 02, 2022
The average cost of a new car is also at the highest on record, topping $47,000 a pop. At this rate, an essential household purchase is starting to feel like a luxury in America.
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Jul 01, 2022
Leisure travel has bounced back this year, and that means particularly big crowds over three-day holiday weekends.
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Jul 01, 2022
TikTok addressed Republican senators who have raised concerns that the Chinese-owned app could be sharing Americans' data with the Chinese government. TikTok says this is not happening.
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Jul 01, 2022
Some fireworks companies are still reeling after the pandemic hit the industry hard. Due to a pyrotechnician shortage, some cities and towns are rescheduling or canceling their July Fourth fireworks.
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Jul 01, 2022
Each year on July 1, the New York Mets must send a $1.2 million check to an All Star player named Bobby Bonilla. The strange thing is: Bonilla hasn't played baseball in over 20 years.
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Jul 01, 2022
Other items like water or soda bottles or snack bags aren't banned yet. But the government has set targets for manufacturers to be responsible for recycling or disposing of them after their use.
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Jul 01, 2022
The president will present the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, who also include Oscar-winning Denzel Washington, the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and soccer Olympian Megan Rapinoe.
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Jul 01, 2022
The pipeline of new pilots has been shrinking for years. As summer travel demand increases, the shortage is adding to the strain in airlines and chaos at the airports.
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Jul 01, 2022
Companies selling shampoo, food and other products wrapped in plastic have a decade to cut down on their use of the polluting material if they want their wares on California store shelves.
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Jul 01, 2022
A fully intact Burger King from the 80s has been sitting behind a wall at Wilmington's Concord Mall since it was abandoned in 2009. Mall officials say they'll transform the space into a retro eatery.
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Jul 01, 2022
Employees at the studio behind shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy say their parent company has recognized their union, and it could signal a big shift in animation.
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Jul 01, 2022
Employees at the studio behind shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy are hoping to do unionize. If they're successful, it could be a big shift in animation.
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Jul 01, 2022
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have taken a beating lately. Even though these assets are risky, they're becoming more mainstream. So what does this crypto collapse mean for the wider economy?
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Jul 01, 2022
Bills can add up fast when you're dealing with a health crisis. And if you can't pay them, they can wreak havoc on your finances. Here's how to stay out of medical debt — or make it go away.
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Jul 01, 2022
New government rules are forcing insurers to post on websites what they pay for care or be fined, allowing consumers and employers to comparison shop for health services or negotiate better rates.
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Jul 01, 2022
Russia's economy is weathering sanctions over the war in Ukraine, but tough times may be ahead, according to an assessment from experts.
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Jul 01, 2022
Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save.
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Jul 01, 2022
A barista-led labor movement has dealt challenges to coffee shop owners, and not just Howard Schultz. In Milwaukee, two independently owned cafés faced union drives with two very different outcomes.
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Jul 01, 2022
Nonessential government offices and buildings, the post office and banks will be closed Monday, but most major retailers will stay open.
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Jun 30, 2022
Delta pilots are looking for higher pay and better insurance as contract negotiations continue with the company.
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Jun 30, 2022
With immunity waning and the super-contagious omicron family of variants getting better at dodging protection, the Food and Drug Administration decided boosters intended for fall needed an update.
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Jun 30, 2022
Halfway through the year, stocks have fallen dramatically from recent highs, and the uncertainty that has driven share prices lower shows no signs of subsiding.
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Jun 30, 2022
Baristas at Starbucks as well as independently owned coffeehouses have driven a surge in union organizing. They see their activism as benefiting not just themselves, but working people broadly.
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Jun 30, 2022
Investment from the government and private sector are changing the trajectory of the aging U.S. nuclear fleet and spurring development of new nuclear technology.
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Jun 30, 2022
The period tracker app Flo is developing an "anonymous mode" in the wake of privacy concerns after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Jun 29, 2022
Four students were killed in the mass shooting in Michigan last November. Seven people were also injured, including a student whose parents are suing Acme Shooting Goods, the weapons dealer.
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Jun 29, 2022
The corporate owner of Ben & Jerry's has made a deal to keep selling ice cream in Israel and its West Bank settlements, working around an attempt by the ice cream maker to protest Israeli occupation.
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Jun 29, 2022
Ahead of the Fourth of July travel weekend, Bernie Sanders calls on the U.S. Department of Transportation to take action to reduce airline cancellations and delays.
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Jun 29, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission says Walmart didn't properly train its employees and used procedures that allowed fraudsters to cash out at its stores, stealing hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Jun 29, 2022
Many Americans put down deposits of $20,000 or more with builders to put up new homes. But with mortgage rates rising, some can no longer afford the homes. And they could lose their deposits.
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Jun 29, 2022
Tesla, JPMorgan, Netflix, Redfin and Coinbase are among companies that are cutting jobs. While layoffs are contained to the hottest parts of the economy, there's fear they could spread elsewhere.
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Jun 29, 2022
A recap of the explosive testimony before the House Jan. 6 panel. Turkey agrees to support Norway and Sweden joining NATO. As fears of a recession build, companies are laying off workers.
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Jun 29, 2022
As many Americans continue to struggle financially because of inflation, we set out to clear the air on some common claims about what's going on.
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Jun 29, 2022
The African natural gas industry is booming as Europe looks to replace Russian supplies. But some worry new African gas projects don't make financial sense in a warming world.
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Jun 29, 2022
The company temporarily banned parties in August 2020 to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Jun 28, 2022
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Captain Casey Murray, President of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, about why there's a shrinking number of pilots.
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Jun 28, 2022
A new book dives deep into the fascinating criminal world of tree theft and efforts to combat it.
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Jun 28, 2022
Ernst & Young is being fined $100 million by federal regulators after its employees cheated on ethics exams.
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Jun 28, 2022
Higher prices for gasoline, meat and vegetables and even cooking oil have put pressure on food trucks as they struggle to balance menu prices with customers' expectations of a low-cost meal.
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Jun 28, 2022
Due to high inflation, rising interest rates and economic fears, stock markets are seeing a sharp decline in the number of private companies that want to begin selling stock to the general public.
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Jun 28, 2022
A viral tweet claimed the AriZona Iced Tea was raising its price from 99 cents to $1.29. It wasn't true, but could it happen in the near future?
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Jun 28, 2022
Social media posts ostensibly aimed to help women living in states where preexisting laws banning abortion suddenly snapped into effect last Friday.
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Jun 27, 2022
Some major fireworks displays are canceled again this year — some over wildfire concerns amid dry weather and others because of enduring pandemic-related staffing and supply chain issues.
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Jun 27, 2022
The clock ran out on Russia's payments. But there's a twist: Russia does not consider itself in default because the country has the money, just its payments have been blocked by Western sanctions.
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Jun 27, 2022
Russia appears to have defaulted on foreign-currency debt for the first time in over a century. But it does not consider itself in default because its payments have been blocked by Western sanctions.
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Jun 27, 2022
Authors say readers are exploiting Amazon's seven-day return policy by using Amazon like a library and returning books after reading them.
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Jun 26, 2022
Despite mounting evidence, Israel says it is unclear if one of its soldiers was responsible for killing journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
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Jun 26, 2022
As Israel investigates the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, military experts critique the shortcomings of Israel's prosecution of other Palestinian civilian casualties.
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Jun 26, 2022
Tool lending programs let people borrow expensive equipment for gardening and home repairs. The city of Milwaukee has been operating one for over 20 years, helping residents save money.
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Jun 26, 2022
Oil refineries have lost capacity over recent years, making it nearly impossible to increase supply and stabilize gas prices at the pump.
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Jun 25, 2022
Two other people were wounded in the shooting, and a suspect has been taken into custody, police in Bolingbrook, Ill., said.
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Jun 25, 2022
Pfizer said that tweaking its vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and works — just days before regulators debate whether to offer Americans updated booster shots this fall.
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Jun 24, 2022
Many people are getting hurt financially because mortgage rates rose sharply while they were waiting for their new homes to be built. And now it's hard or impossible to buy them. Share your story.
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Jun 24, 2022
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch calls it a "crushing blow" and says in an internal memo to employees of Vogue, New Yorker and Vanity Fair among others to use their journalism to respond to the moment.
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Jun 24, 2022
The decision follows the company's layoff of 150 employees in May and the loss of 200,000 U.S. subscribers in April, the first customer decline in over a decade.
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Jun 24, 2022
JUUL Labs is no longer allowed to sell or distribute its e-cigarette or vaping products in the U.S. The FDA said its review found Juul products potentially harmful. The company plans to fight back.
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Jun 24, 2022
At the last G-7, President Biden announced a plan for the West to counter China's influence in low- and middle-income countries. But not much has happened since. This year, there's a relaunch.
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Jun 24, 2022
The chairman of the Federal Reserve acknowledges combating inflation with higher interest rates could lead to a recession. He argues a bigger risk would be to let high inflation become entrenched.
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Jun 24, 2022
The U.S. mint is beginning to roll out a new set of quarters honoring American women. The mint is also trying to allow the artists a little more creativity with the design.
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Jun 24, 2022
Rising mortgage rates and a wave of millennials put more pressure on the rental market. Rents have soared by double digits, but landlords say they're also struggling with higher costs.
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Jun 23, 2022
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Jun 23, 2022
Amazon's voice-cloning technology still under development raises concerns among those who study ethics in artificial intelligence.
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Jun 23, 2022
Amazon's voice-cloning technology still under development raises concerns among those who study ethics in artificial intelligence.
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Jun 23, 2022
The company "will finally be held accountable for creating the youth vaping epidemic," the advocacy group Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes told NPR.
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Jun 23, 2022
It's an extraordinary show of discipline for a congressional committee, with a minimum of showboating, yielding hearings that resemble Dateline NBC or investigative podcasts.
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Jun 23, 2022
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the request. Ohio State may control use of "The" on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels, such as T-shirts.
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Jun 23, 2022
Just like in the U.S., airlines and airports that slashed jobs during the depths of the COVID-19 crisis are now struggling to keep up with exploding travel demand.
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Jun 23, 2022
A new study from Australia shows that larvae of the darkling beetle can eat polystyrene — the material behind plastic foam.
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Jun 23, 2022
President Biden wants to cut federal gasoline taxes for three months. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to economist Allison Schrager of the Manhattan Institute about alternatives to curbing gas prices.
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Jun 22, 2022
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Jun 22, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board is asking a court to reinstate seven Starbucks workers in Buffalo, N.Y. who were allegedly fired illegally because they were involved in union organizing.
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Jun 22, 2022
The high pump prices are hurting small businesses, like landscapers, plumbers and carpet cleaners who often rely on gas guzzling vehicles to serve their customers.
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Jun 22, 2022
The owner of seven Louisiana nursing homes whose residents suffered in squalid conditions after being evacuated to a warehouse as Hurricane Ida approached last year was arrested on Wednesday.
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Jun 22, 2022
With the existence of a grass roots union at stake, the National Labor Relations Board is considering Amazon's objections to the Amazon Labor Union's historic victory.
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Jun 22, 2022
Malerba, the lifetime chief of the Mohegan Indian Tribe, would be the first Native woman to have her signature on U.S. currency. She'd also lead the Treasury's new Office of Tribal and Native Affairs.
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Jun 22, 2022
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell vowed to bring inflation back down to 2%. Some lawmakers worry the Fed's efforts to control inflation could tip the economy into recession.
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Jun 22, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration is poised to set a maximum nicotine level in cigarettes and some other tobacco products, looking to make them less addictive and wean smokers off of the habit.
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Jun 22, 2022
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Stephen Cecchetti, professor of international finance at Brandeis University, for a preview of Powell's testimony which follows the Fed's biggest rate hike since 1994.
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Jun 22, 2022
An image of the sign displayed on the front of the business was shared online Monday, gaining the attention of thousands across social media.
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Jun 22, 2022
An image of the racist sign was shared online Monday, gaining the attention of thousands across social media.
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Jun 22, 2022
An image of the racist sign was shared online Monday, gaining the attention of thousands across social media.
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Jun 22, 2022
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell answers questions from a Senate committee Wednesday. He's sure to be asked about inflation and possible fallout from the Fed's efforts to bring prices under control.
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Jun 22, 2022
Senators reach a bipartisan deal on a gun safety bill. Fed chairman will testify before two congressional panels this week. Jan. 6 hearing shows how Trump pressured state officials on election tally.
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Jun 22, 2022
Biden wants Congress to give people a break on the federal gas tax for the summer. But economists say that won't translate into big savings at the pump — and could hurt efforts to curb inflation.
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Jun 22, 2022
The increase is in line with analysts' expectations and comes as the Bank of England says inflation could hit 11% in October, when a cap on domestic energy bills is lifted.
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Jun 22, 2022
Users on social media reported experiences of nausea, vomiting and liver damage after consuming the dish.
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Jun 21, 2022
A viral image of a 7-Eleven charging $7.11 was taken in 2021, and doesn't reflect the current state of gas prices in the U.S.
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