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President Trump wants to restore monuments. Will that happen? : NPR

A towering statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is removed in Richmond, Va., in September 2021. It was one of many monuments and statues to Confederate leaders removed or relocated following protests after George Floyd’s murder in 2020. Steve Helber/AP hide caption toggle caption Steve Helber/AP President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday […]

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Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says

Easter egg prices have risen by as much as 50% compared to last year, while some have shrunk in size, according to an investigation by Which?. The price of chocolate has risen by 16.5% in a year, outpacing an overall 4.4% increase in the cost of supermarket food and drink, the consumer group says. Meanwhile, […]

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Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok

The private equity giant Blackstone is weighing taking a small stake in TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline set by President Trump for the Chinese-owned app to change its ownership or face a U.S. ban under federal law, two people familiar with the situation said. Investing in TikTok would give Blackstone the chance to […]

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I thought the free market was forever

David Dimbleby Presenter, Invisible Hands, BBC Radio 4 BBC I remember 1974 well. With inflation on the rise, the government had been locked in battle with trade unions over worker pay. The government appeared paralysed: stand up to the miners and strikes could shut down the power system, but give in and pay them more […]

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Pensioners’ popular Worcester cafe closes due to costs

Sophie Millward BBC News, Worcestershire BBC The couple opened the café to supplement their pensions A beloved Worcester cafe, known for its warm atmosphere and hearty meals, is closing after years of serving as a hub for the community. Big Bill’s Cafe owners, Martin, 83, and Sheila, 75, who took over in 2019, cite rising […]

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