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Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said the central bank will 'likely' need to raise interest rates again to bring down persistent inflation, after the FOMC hiked rates last week for the first time in over three years. Barr called the quarter-point increase 'right' given inflation above the Fed's 2 percent target, while President Trump continued to call for rate cuts.
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Protein supplement prices have surged, with whey protein costs up over 130% year-over-year in Europe, driven by increased demand from new consumer groups and weight-loss drug users. Consumers report significant price increases, leading some to ration products or switch brands, while manufacturers adapt recipes and seek cheaper alternatives. Early signs suggest wholesale prices are stabilizing but remain elevated.
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A £150 million Labour-backed redevelopment of Falmouth Docks threatens Europe's last wild native oyster fishery by dredging contaminated sediment, sparking local opposition. Fishermen and environmental groups warn the project could destroy a Roman-era tradition, while critics accuse the government of hypocrisy over devolution.
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New ONS figures show the average marriage ending in divorce lasted a record 13 years in 2025, with divorce lawyers attributing the longer duration partly to couples being unable to afford divorcing. The article also highlights a Marriage Foundation report urging Labour to scrap its wedding-law reform plans in favor of a simpler registrar-based system similar to France's.
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A Labour-aligned think tank, the Resolution Foundation, urges Andy Burnham to reform housing taxes so that Londoners pay their 'fair' share, claiming they underpay council tax by £3.1bn relative to home values while the rest of England covers the shortfall. The article foregrounds Conservative criticism warning the proposals amount to a 'war on aspiration' and a 'tax raid targeted at London.'
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A Daily Mail money editor warns that the upcoming Labour Budget will raise taxes on pensions, savings, and property, framing it as an assault on thrift and financial independence by a 'socialist' government. The piece urges readers to take protective action ahead of Budget day.
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BBC Sport is cutting 41 roles and scrapping lunchtime and overnight sports bulletins on its 24-hour news channel, saving £2.5 million, under director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski. Staff are described as furious and considering strike action, with insiders calling the environment 'toxic' and accusing Kay-Jelski of favoring digital and YouTube over traditional broadcast viewers.
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The article reveals that LA Mayor Karen Bass's long-distance partner is Melvin E. Clark Jr., a transit construction company CEO near Washington, DC. It highlights his business ties to LA transit projects and political donations to Bass, while noting he is absent from her official biography.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom denied pressuring California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle an antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance, which clears the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement followed reports that Paramount's CEO considered moving headquarters out of California, drawing criticism that officials caved to the company.
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The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11 percent, its highest since 2007, driven by the Iran war, energy shocks, and rising U.S. debt. The spike signals higher borrowing costs, including for 30-year mortgages, and the sell-off spread across global bond markets.
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Raiders backup quarterback Fernando Mendoza is launching a financial education video series called 'Finance with Fernando' in partnership with US Bank, aimed at teaching Gen Z about topics like 401(k) contributions. The article covers the announcement and mentions Mendoza's college career, LinkedIn activity, and his current role on the team.
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Over 30 business and energy groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute, urged President Trump to reject a diesel export ban, arguing it would raise costs and invite foreign retaliation. The White House denied reports of a planned 90-day ban as it faces pressure over fuel prices before the midterms.