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Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as Iran war inflation pressures ease
The Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.7% as inflation pressures ease following geopolitical shifts, though future hikes remain possible if energy costs rebound.
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17m7 unexpected takeaways from the newest research on cannabis and brain effects
As cannabis use surges, researchers explore the cognitive impacts of high-potency products, noting that frequency, age, and self-imposed boundaries are critical factors in determining what constitutes "too much."
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7mSmall, unloved and unkempt, these unusual properties are hot in Australia
Desperate buyers in Sydney's expensive market are eyeing dilapidated electrical substations as rare affordable opportunities amidst a severe housing shortage and skyrocketing property prices across Australia.
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5mNew Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New York City honors the Knicks with a historic ticker-tape parade following their first NBA championship in 53 years, featuring legends, musical performances, and massive crowds in Manhattan.
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4mHilton union workers in Pioneer Square strike during FIFA World Cup
Hospitality workers at Seattle's Embassy Suites are on an indefinite strike during the World Cup, demanding higher wages, better staffing, and consistent healthcare coverage amid stalled contract negotiations.
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7mWith a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
Passersby and first responders in Laredo, Texas, heroically rescued survivors from a burning business jet after it crashed on a highway following mechanical issues. One fatality was reported.