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Demand for hair treatments has risen alongside use of weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to Superdrug and Boots, as users seek help for hair thinning or loss. Retailers report growth in medicated hair care and online hair-loss appointments, with social media and experts influencing product choices.
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Rural bus services in England are seeing a modest rise in council-backed mileage and new demand-responsive services, but overall ridership and service levels remain below 2010. The article reports government data and quotes councils, passenger groups, and transport organizations on whether funding has reversed rural decline.
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Fast-food chains are competing to attract customers with specialty drinks, and Sonic says its long-standing customization model gives it an advantage. The piece cites beverage market growth and the “dirty soda” trend while outlining Sonic’s seasonal campaigns and future experimentation.
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The Mets may be forced to spend less in 2027 depending on a new collective bargaining agreement and possible salary-cap or penalty changes. The column argues that tighter payroll limits could be a blessing given recent expensive, disappointing seasons and owner Steve Cohen’s reduced appetite for spending. It also notes Howie Rose’s radio farewell was delayed amid labor uncertainty.
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A shortage of oil tankers, worsened by drone attacks on a Saudi pipeline and more crude moving through the Strait of Hormuz, is pushing shipping rates to records. The logistics crunch could keep gasoline prices high even as crude prices fall.
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The article explains how UK workers can check their state pension forecast and boost their entitlement, noting the flat-rate pension is expected to exceed £13,000 a year. It covers qualification rules, checking tools, and common reasons people delay checking.
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A CBS Weekend News index page with navigation links and featured headline snippets about global threats affecting the U.S. economy as midterms approach, and record diesel prices squeezing farmers. The page contains no substantive article body.
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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) urged President Trump to place an embargo on diesel exports to lower high fuel prices and aid farmers. The article notes diesel prices have risen sharply and could create political problems for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
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California gas prices have surged above $6 a gallon after weeks of increases, but a seasonal switch to winter-blend gasoline in late October could cut prices by 10 to 30 cents per gallon. Analysts also warn that Middle East escalations and high diesel costs could keep upward pressure on prices and eventually raise retail goods costs.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit. The talks focused on U.S.-China economic and trade issues, with AI, critical minerals, and an expiring trade agreement expected to be addressed. Rep. Ro Khanna called for AI safeguards to be a priority at the summit.
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The article reports that tamale entrées have declined 7.8% on U.S. Mexican restaurant menus over five years, largely due to labor-intensive preparation and diners' low price expectations. It interviews restaurateurs and a chef about the economics and cultural role of tamales.
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The New York Yankees are nearing a deal to give Apollo Capital Management a 16% stake, valuing the team above $12 billion and likely making it baseball's most valuable franchise. The Steinbrenner family will retain control with slightly more than 60% and sell a small portion of its equity. Apollo's investment includes cash and preferred stock, and its sports-fund head will join the Yankees board.