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A BBC feature profiles 'dopamine sites' like FoodNeverComes, where users simulate online shopping and food delivery without spending money, and explores the neuroscience of why the ritual of consumption feels rewarding. Experts debate whether simulated buying satisfies cravings or reinforces addictive behavior.
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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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President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., amid tensions over Iran, energy supply, trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. Analysts say the summit is not expected to produce a binding, comprehensive AI agreement.
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Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet and a military flyover by two B-1 bombers to begin a three-day US visit. BBC correspondent Bernd Debusmann described the ceremonial welcome, noting the bombers' loud roar.
TSA officers at Dallas Love Field discovered a pocketknife concealed inside a toothpaste tube during a routine X-ray screening of a passenger's carry-on bag. The travelers later explained the knife was hidden intentionally, with a son reportedly suggesting the concealment.
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Wayne Rooney explains that he moved into punditry to find purpose after his playing career and admits he may never return to management. He discussed his role on Match of the Day and his time at the World Cup in a new documentary.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly, rejecting U.S. intimidation a day after President Trump threatened to 'annihilate the Islamic Republic' from the same stage. U.S. and Iranian officials signaled no breakthroughs in mediated talks, and the report also covered Rubio's remarks and a UN AI meeting.
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An Australian expat in Bali killed his two young children and then himself in an apparent murder-suicide, according to police. The article reports the sequence of events, a chilling final phone call, and background on the family's difficulties, including a prior suicide attempt.
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Breanna Stewart was ruled out of the Liberty's regular-season finale with left knee soreness, and Jonquel Jones exited with a rolled ankle, leaving both players' playoff availability uncertain. New York enters the postseason as the eighth seed and will face the top-ranked Minnesota Lynx.
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Justin Verlander recounts on a podcast how Kate Upton tweeted in frustration after he lost the 2016 AL Cy Young Award, and how he asked her to stop. The piece revisits the infamous tweet ahead of its 10-year anniversary.
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A fashion critic reviews Vogue World in Milan, covering A-list attendees like Jennifer Lopez and the runway looks from Italian designers. The piece briefly notes controversy over humanoid robots on the catwalk and sponsor Eli Lilly's fat-jab drug amid fashion's thinness ideals.