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How the gap between the property haves and have-nots just got wider: House sellers have been able to bank windfall gains, but everyone else risks being left ...
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How the gap between the property haves and have-nots just got wider
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ROCK HARD IS BACK: ROCK Hard Cement is back, and is promising to offer cost-effective cement while challenging Trinidad Cement Ltd’s monopoly in this country ...
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ROCK HARD IS BACK
Restoration rejuvenates iconic Gaudi house in Barcelona: Barcelona's UNESCO-listed Casa Batllo, a modernist architectural masterpiece by Sagrada Familia designer ...
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Restoration rejuvenates iconic Gaudi house in Barcelona
State halts market projects funded by the Housing Levy: The government has suspended the controversial utilisation of housing levy funds to construct markets ...
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State halts market projects funded by the Housing Levy
Fed Governor Calls for Rate Cuts as Soon as July: Christopher J. Waller, who was appointed by President Trump, said the central bank should not wait for the ...
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Fed Governor Calls for Rate Cuts as Soon as July
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Fed Signals Possible July Rate Cut Amid Inflation Concerns
Fed Governor Waller supports a July interest rate reduction, urging focus on core inflation despite tariff-driven price hikes.
Key FactsJun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Christopher Waller indicated that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates at its July meeting.

  • He suggested overlooking temporary price increases from tariffs to focus on the underlying inflation trend.

  • Inflation, measured by the Fed’s preferred index, rose 2.1% year-over-year through April but shows signs of easing.

  • Waller highlighted the importance of data-driven policy adjustments, with flexibility to pause rate cuts if inflation rises again.
  • We should be basing policy based on the data.
    Christopher Waller, in an interview where he emphasized the need to respond to economic data and not just temporary price increases from tariffs.
Kamla: I am not the one per cent: Even as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-­Bissessar announced the establishment of a Government committee to explore strategies for ...
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Kamla: I am not the one per cent
How to keep your yourself and your home cool in hot weather: Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
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How to keep your yourself and your home cool in hot weather
Macron says Europe must become 'space power' again: President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Europe must again become a global space power ...
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Macron says Europe must become 'space power' again
Femininity and fragrance: Angelina Kendall on being the face of narciso rodriguez' latest scent
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Femininity and fragrance: Angelina Kendall on being the face of narciso ...
U.S. home sale prices reach a record of almost $400,000, but buyers may see some relief
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U.S. home sale prices reach a record of almost $400,000, but buyers may ...
Canada’s EV market was already in trouble. Tariffs made it worse, Ontario workers say
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Canada’s EV market was already in trouble. Tariffs made it worse ...
Copper smelters are facing both market and pricing crises: Copper smelters are now so desperate to find raw material they are paying miners for converting their ...
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Copper smelters are facing both market and pricing crises
Why the housing market is so stuck, in 4 charts: Homebuying activity has been weak all spring. These charts explain why.
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Why the housing market is so stuck, in 4 charts
This $7,000 single-seat electric car has become a hit in Japan: In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is trying to kick-start the nation’s ...
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This $7,000 single-seat electric car has become a hit in Japan
Second War Breaks Out in Trump’s Dysfunctional Administration: While everyone was focused on the battle over Iran a brand new fight erupted.
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Second War Breaks Out in Trump’s Dysfunctional Administration
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Trump’s Sharp Rebuke of Fed Chair Powell
Trump demands a 2.5-point rate cut and hints at firing Powell before his term ends in 2026 over steady interest rates.
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  • President Trump criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell for keeping interest rates steady between 4.25% and 4.50%.

  • Powell is labeled by Trump as a 'dumb person' and 'big loser,' while Trump calls for a significant rate reduction.

  • Although Trump initially ruled out early dismissal, he now hints at reconsidering Powell’s future at the Fed.

  • Powell reaffirms the Fed’s independence and its focus on stable prices and full employment.
  • Maybe, just maybe, I will have to change my mind about his dismissal? But anyway, his term ends soon.
    Donald Trump comments on Jerome Powell and his potential dismissal.
The controversial and very male history of naming body parts: Some of our body parts have descriptive names. Others are named after some very controversial men.
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The controversial and very male history of naming body parts
The "Geissens: Robert Geiss publishes video of robbery – and searches for perpetrators himself
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She dies at the age of 55: TV chef Anne Burrell found dead in her house: This loss is difficult to cope with. American TV chef Anne Burrell was found dead in her ...
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She dies at the age of 55: TV chef Anne Burrell found dead in her house
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Anne Burrell Found Dead After Brooklyn Performance
The celebrity chef was discovered unresponsive early June 17, hours after a comedy show in Brooklyn, with cause of death pending autopsy.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Anne Burrell was found lifeless in the shower by her husband Stuart Claxton on the morning of June 17.

  • She had performed an improv comedy show in Brooklyn the previous night and appeared happy and well.

  • Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene despite CPR efforts, with the official cause still unknown.

  • Friends and colleagues praised Burrell’s vibrant spirit and notable contributions to culinary television.
  • Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring.— A representative for the Food Network said this in a statement shortly after the news of Burrell’s passing.
29 stunning pictures and videos that take you inside Antilia, Mukesh Ambani & Nita Ambani's residence
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29 stunning pictures and videos that take you inside Antilia ...
OpinionRising housing costs: Rich landlords, poor tenants: Rents have risen by more than 50 percent since 2015, and in some places have even doubled. Unfortunately ...
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Rising housing costs: Rich landlords, poor tenants
Laptop left charging on bed causes house fire in Bendigo: Kate Robinson left her laptop on charge in her bedroom while running errands. An hour later ...
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Laptop left charging on bed causes house fire in Bendigo
Irish house price inflation at 7.5% in April as supply shortages bite : Annual rate of growth largely unchanged from March after a surge in house prices over the ...
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Irish house price inflation at 7.5% in April as supply shortages bite
Property prices tipped to hit record highs in 2025-26, bringing pain for buyers and a boom for sellers
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Property prices tipped to hit record highs in 2025-26, bringing pain for ...
Growing number of renters are waiting for home prices to decline further before buying, report says
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Growing number of renters are waiting for home prices to decline further ...
Church hands over title of deceased woman’s land: State House steps in after family accuses Church of grabbing ancestral land
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Church hands over title of deceased woman’s land
House prices slump in April: ‘Supply is beginning to outweigh demand’: UK house prices increased by 3.5 per cent to £265,000 in the 12 months to April 2025 ...
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House prices slump in April: ‘Supply is beginning to outweigh demand’
Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate steady at today's FOMC meeting: The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will maintain the benchmark interest rate ...
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Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate steady at today's FOMC ...
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Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Trump’s Demands
The US central bank forecasts only two quarter-point cuts in 2025 amid slower growth and rising inflation concerns.
Key FactsJun 19 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5% in June 2025, resisting pressure from President Trump.

  • Updated forecasts predict just two 0.25% rate cuts this year alongside slower economic growth and higher inflation.

  • President Trump publicly insulted Fed Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of political bias and economic harm.

  • The Fed emphasized future decisions will rely on incoming data amid uncertainty from trade policies and global tensions.
Japan to cut super-long bond sales to calm markets: Japan's government plans to cut sales of super-long bonds by about 10% from its original plan in a rare ...
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Japan to cut super-long bond sales to calm markets
Stablecoins' market cap surges to record high as US senate passes bill: The total market capitalization of stablecoins surged to a record high on Wednesday ...
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Stablecoins' market cap surges to record high as US senate passes bill
A big dog was a huge commitment but has made life richer: Others thought getting a big dog was an unnecessary stress but the commitment, while challenging ...
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A big dog was a huge commitment but has made life richer
Carmen Geiss: | "If you don't say the code, I'll shoot you": Carmen Geiss and her husband Robert Geiss were brutally attacked in their home over the ...
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Carmen Geiss: |
Great Eastern stops issuing pre-authorisation certificates for admission to Mount Elizabeth hospitals
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Great Eastern stops issuing pre-authorisation certificates for admission ...
Circle, Coinbase shares soar as Senate clears path for stablecoin regulation: Shares of stablecoin issuer Circle and crypto exchange Coinbase surged on Wednesday ...
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Circle, Coinbase shares soar as Senate clears path for stablecoin ...
Women-only tower block in Acton to open next summer: Brook House in west London will be a "UK first" in providing homes exclusively for women.
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Women-only tower block in Acton to open next summer
Government buys Citywest Hotel and convention centre for €148m: The Government will pay €148.2m to buy the hotel at Citywest, which includes the convention ...
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Government buys Citywest Hotel and convention centre for €148m
How Clean Is Your House? star Kim Woodburn dies aged 83: TV presenter who found fame with show about banishing household dirt died after short illness ...
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How Clean Is Your House? star Kim Woodburn dies aged 83
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Kim Woodburn’s Unforgettable TV Showdowns
Over nearly 25 years, Kim Woodburn became known for fiery clashes, including a 2017 spat with Phillip Schofield on This Morning.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Kim Woodburn established a lasting legacy through her blunt and unapologetic demeanor on British television.

  • Her 2017 appearance on This Morning featured a memorable confrontation where she called Phillip Schofield ‘a big phoney.’

  • On Loose Women, she challenged the entire panel and stormed off after a heated exchange with Coleen Nolan.

  • Her time on Celebrity Big Brother and I’m A Celebrity included notable fiery moments that entertained viewers.
  • I found the nuns extremely cruel, my sister and I were there. We were very young, we were all very badly treated. They beat you, they were very cold to you.
    Kim Woodburn speaking about her difficult childhood in the BBC show Heaven and Earth in 2008.
Des Moines pizza pioneer Abbie Polito dies at age 101; opened restaurant in 1952: Abbie Polito, who started La Pizza House on Des Moines' southeast side with the ...
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Des Moines pizza pioneer Abbie Polito dies at age 101; opened restaurant ...
McKinsey Chief Says Global Clients Are Rethinking US Market: Companies are giving more consideration to opportunities outside the US because of policy upheaval ...
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McKinsey Chief Says Global Clients Are Rethinking US Market
Teacher, absent for nine months, found dead: JOHOR BARU: A teacher, who was absent from school for over nine months, has been found dead at her house here.
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Teacher, absent for nine months, found dead
Rolls-Royce says 'even more true' it wants to enter narrow-body market: Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic said on Tuesday it was "even more true" that the ...
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Rolls-Royce says 'even more true' it wants to enter narrow-body market
Khushi Kapoor exudes off-duty model energy in a House of CB mini dress: The Gen Z actor swapped the high heels for a utilitarian kitten number from Celine
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Khushi Kapoor exudes off-duty model energy in a House of CB mini dress
Woman dies in house fire in Forest Home Township, cause undetermined: ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - A woman was found dead in aA woman was found dead ...
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Woman dies in house fire in Forest Home Township, cause undetermined
Gaza: At least 50 people shot dead near aid distribution center: Local hospitals reported that Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on a house before opening ...
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Gaza: At least 50 people shot dead near aid distribution center
‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’: For one American, who spent $12.67 on three raffle tickets in December and then forgot about it ...
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‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’
How long will better times for renters last?: The average rent being asked across the country in May was $633 per week, a drop of $27, compared to the same time ...
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How long will better times for renters last?
Dark web drug market busted by European and US authorities: Police across Europe have dismantled a dark web drug marketplace known as 'Archetyp Market' ...
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Dark web drug market busted by European and US authorities
Massive skyscraper goes up in flames: A massive fire has ripped through a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai’s affluent Marina district ...
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Massive skyscraper goes up in flames
Niners' George Kittle believes TEs should be making more money: 'I want guys to get paid'
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Niners' George Kittle believes TEs should be making more money: ...
Stoke Newington gas explosion: First picture of woman killed before house was blown up in ‘gas explosion’
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Stoke Newington gas explosion: First picture of woman killed before house ...
Stablecoin adoption by corporates poised to grow after US Senate passes key bill: The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to create a regulatory framework for ...
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Stablecoin adoption by corporates poised to grow after US Senate passes ...
Health insurers propose hiking Minnesota prices at least 14% next year: The proposed increases, which range from 14.5% at HealthPartners to 26% at Medica ...
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Health insurers propose hiking Minnesota prices at least 14% next year
Federal government to change power price rules to push costs lower: The federal energy minister will announce changes to how benchmark power prices are set ...
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Federal government to change power price rules to push costs lower
Less security or more flexibility? Employment law changing: The workplace minister has announced the Employment Relations Act is getting a shake-up.
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Less security or more flexibility? Employment law changing
Trump Organisation enters phone market with $638 Trump Mobile device: The new mobile venture will include call centres based in the US and phones made in America ...
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Trump Organisation enters phone market with $638 Trump Mobile device
Opinion"I just want to cry": Bad news hits Bill and Tom Kaulitz completely unexpectedly: Finally more music with Tokio Hotel again - | but then Tom and Bill Kaulitz ...
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Charred bodies, shattered lives after gunmen kill 100 in Nigeria: The gunmen attacked after dark and chased farmer Fidelis Adidi away from the central Nigerian ...
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Charred bodies, shattered lives after gunmen kill 100 in Nigeria
Local public transport: Greens demand price guarantee for the Deutschlandticket: An agreement on the financing of the Deutschlandticket from 2026 is still ...
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Local public transport: Greens demand price guarantee for the ...
Oil futures jump and US futures slump after Trump's warning: Markets are concerned about Iran's frequent threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz ...
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Oil futures jump and US futures slump after Trump's warning
Impeachment court's 'return' order to House invites legal cases, Pimentel says
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Impeachment court's 'return' order to House invites legal ...
Air India crash seen triggering $608 million in insurance claims: The sum is more than triple the annual premium for the aviation industry in India in 2023 ...
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Air India crash seen triggering $608 million in insurance claims
The V8 Isn’t America’s Truck Engine Anymore—And We Have Proof: While V8 fans undoubtedly cheer the loudest, the numbers show that six-cylinders are more popular ...
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The V8 Isn’t America’s Truck Engine Anymore—And We Have Proof
Condo market to see continued decline: Despite cuts in transfer and mortgage fees, as well as relaxed loan-to-value limits, Bangkok's condo market is ...
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Condo market to see continued decline
Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed: Melissa Hortman, MN House leader, and husband killed by gunman in Brooklyn Park in targeted ...
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Melissa Hortman, top Democrat in Minnesota House, shot and killed
OpinionAfter the murders in Minnesota: the suspected killer is caught: After a two-day manhunt, police have caught the suspected murderer of Democratic congresswoman ...
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After the murders in Minnesota: the suspected killer is caught
The Geissens watch Netflix, then Robert has a gun to his head: Carmen and Robert Geiss were attacked by armed robbers. Carmen shows her injuries ...
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The Geissens watch Netflix, then Robert has a gun to his head
Jana Pittman: ‘I pay more for childcare than I get paid as a doctor’: The two-time world champion athlete – and mother of six – on her new life as a registrar in ...
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Jana Pittman: ‘I pay more for childcare than I get paid as a doctor’
Supernus enters depression drug market with up to $795 million Sage deal: Supernus Pharmaceuticals will acquire Sage Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $795 ...
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Supernus enters depression drug market with up to $795 million Sage deal
Trump family launches mobile phone company amid ethical concerns: The company enters a highly competitive market that includes companies that have been directly ...
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Trump family launches mobile phone company amid ethical concerns