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Reuters
UPDATE 1-Japan's March inflation slows to 2.6%, eyes on BOJ move
The nationwide core consumer price index (CPI), which excludes fresh food items, rose 2.6% in March from a year earlier after rising 2.8% in February. The "core core" index, which excludes both fresh food and energy costs and is closely watched by the Bank of Japan as a key gauge of broader inflation trends, rose 2.9% after increasing 3.2% in February. The BOJ has said a virtuous cycle of sustained, stable achievement of its 2% price target and strong wage growth was crucial for normalising policy.
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KMGH - Denver Scripps
More than ever before, Colorado food banks struggle to keep shelves stocked
More so than ever before, Colorado food banks and pantries say they're struggling to keep their shelves stocked. "Supply has been a challenge for us," said Steve Kullberg, the chief operating officer with Food Bank of the Rockies. "The demand has gone up so much, most of our partners are seeing two to three times the demand that they have historically."
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The Independent
US blocks Palestine from becoming full member of the United Nations
The US said a Palestinian state could only be established through negotiations with Israel
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The Canadian Press
Suspect in fire outside of US Sen. Bernie Sanders' Vermont office to remain detained, judge says
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The man accused of starting a fire outside independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office earlier this month will remain detained pending further legal proceedings, a federal judge ordered Thursday. Shant Michael Soghomonian was indicted by a grand jury on a charge of maliciously damaging or attempting to damage and destroy by fire a building used in interstate commerce, according to the indictment filed with the court. Soghomonian, 35, has not yet been arraigned. Su
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Insider Monkey
15 Best Cruise Lines in the US
This article looks at the 15 best cruise lines in the US. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis of the cruise lines industry, you may skip ahead to 5 Best Cruise Lines in the US. Prior to the pandemic, cruise ships were one of the most desirable avenues for entertainment, leisure, and luxury. […]
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Local Journalism Initiative
Malpractice suit against Coquitlam dentist dismissed in provincial court for lack of evidence, missing deadlines
A former patient of a Coquitlam dentist had his lawsuit thrown out of provincial court for failing to provide evidence and missing the statute of limitations deadline. Jason Bak filed the dental malpractice claim against Dr. Joosung Kang on Oct. 21, 2021, alleging he was suffering pain from four dental implants. He sought a $9,000 refund from Kang, as well as nearly $1,600 in fees charged by other dental specialists. During a pre-trial conference on April 10, 2024, however, Justice Nicholas Preo
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Business Insider
Cocoa prices are the highest on record as Nigerian flooding further depletes supply
Cocoa futures reached above $10,770 a ton, as the chocolate ingredient looks set for more inventory stress from Nigerian flooding.
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The Guardian
Sydney church stabbing: police charge 16-year-old boy with terrorism offence
Bishop was injured in alleged attack in Wakeley with the teenager expected to appear at a bedside court hearing on Friday
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Reuters Videos
India's remote areas gear up for general election
STORY: Polling officers climbed hills and crossed rivers in the eastern state of Meghalaya, seeking to reach voters around the world's most populous nation."There are around seven to eight polling stations which are un-motorable. So, at some of the polling stations, the polling party has to walk, in some of the locations they have to go via boat," said District Election Officer Shivansh Awasthi.India is set to begin the world's largest general election on Friday (April 19), held in terrain sweeping from the icy Himalayas to humid jungles, with nearly a billion people eligible to choose 543 members of the lower house of parliament.Opinion polls suggest an easy victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party when the results are announced on June 4.
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Reuters
Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting
Maine lawmakers on Thursday sent a raft of gun safety measures to the governor to sign into law, fulfilling a promise to take swift action designed to prevent mass shootings such as a rampage last year that killed 18 people in the city of Lewiston. Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat who sponsored some of the legislation, was expected to sign the bills. Among the measures approved this week by legislators before ending their session was a bill establishing a 72-hour waiting period on gun purchases, an expansion of background checks to include private gun sales, and the prohibition of bump stocks -devices that enable semiautomatic rifles to fire more rapidly.
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Digital Spy
Fallout future confirmed after season 1
Prime Video has renewed Fallout for a second season.
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BBC
Columbia University: Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended and 108 arrested for Gaza protest
Democrat politician Ilhan Omar's daughter has also been suspended from college for participating.
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KMGH - Denver Scripps
Denver Public Schools confirms its use of confidentiality agreements for employees
Days after its former head of communications accused Denver Public Schools (DPS) of trying to silence former employees, the district confirmed its use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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The Canadian Press
Officer says B.C. hostage was lying on top of captor before police gunfire erupted
BURNABY, B.C. — The first police officer to enter a room where a woman was being held hostage in 2019 has told a B.C. coroner's inquest that he saw her lying on a bed on top of her captor, who was holding a knife to her throat with a gun in his other hand. Cpl. Chris Dibblee told the inquest jury that he almost immediately felt he would need to shoot Randy Crosson to save Nona McEwan but initially didn't think he could do so without hitting her too. Dibblee testified that when McEwan shifted and
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KCRA - Sacramento Videos
Sacramento State to offer guaranteed admission to students from Elk Grove Unified School District
Sacramento State University is partnering with the Elk Grove Unified School District to offer guaranteed college admission to eligible graduating seniors. The university said the program is aimed at making sure that students and families from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds know about available education opportunities.
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People
Andy Cohen Is Not Leaving Bravo Despite Legal Troubles, Says Network: 'Absolutely No Truth'
Speculation over Andy Cohen's future at Bravo comes as he faces a discrimination lawsuit from former 'Real Housewives of New York City' star Leah McSweeney, which he denied
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Business Insider
Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Elon Musk as the world's 3rd-richest person as their companies' stocks go in opposite directions
Musk and Zuckerberg have been at odds with each other in the past, with both agreeing to a cage fight last year. The fight never happened.
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KCRA - Sacramento Videos
Northern California forecast: Warm sunny weather continues Friday
Northern California forecast: Warm sunny weather continues Friday
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KSHB - Kansas City Scripps
Kansas Citians' internet bills increase after federal program begins to 'wind down'
Kansas Citians' internet bills increase after federal program begins to 'wind down'
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The Canadian Press
Correctional service says it's tackling 'evolving threat' posed by drone smugglers
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The Correctional Service of Canada says it's taking multiple steps to combat the "evolving threat" of drones that drop contraband into prisons, after B.C. guards held a rally to call attention to violence that they say is fuelled by the smuggling. The correctional service said in a statement Thursday that it's using a "layered approach" to respond to the smugglers by procuring drone detection equipment and piloting a program using cellphone detection technology. Other measures
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