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Shopper sparks outrage after 'paying $7 for a single apple:' 'What economy are we all f--king living in?'
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Quick Glance: Outrage Stirred by Expensive Apple Purchase
  • A Boston influencer sparked outrage by sharing that she paid $7 for a single apple at Whole Foods.

  • The video clip, shared by the woman under the username @via..li, has since been deleted from her own account.

  • Despite Whole Foods listing the Organic Sugarbee Apple at $3.99 per pound in most Boston zip codes, prices may vary at different outlets.

  • The TikTokker claimed the apple cost $7, causing outrage among viewers, although some expressed doubts about her story.
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US Vetoes UN Bid to Make Palestine a Full Member of World Body: The US vetoed a bid to make Palestine a full-fledged member of the United Nations ...
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US Vetoes UN Bid to Make Palestine a Full Member of World Body
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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Summers: Another Trump term would bring ‘inflationary spiral,’ big deficits: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warned Wednesday that a second Trump ...
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Summers: Another Trump term would bring ‘inflationary spiral ...
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
  • On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

  • Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.

  • The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.

  • In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on Israel: WASHINGTON: The United States and the United Kingdom announced widespread sanctions ...
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran in response to its attack on ...
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ‘Adventurism’: Iran is prepared to de-escalate tensions with Israel provided that it agrees to ...
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Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ...
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How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?: The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young ...
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How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?
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After smoking ban in Great Britain: Smoking will soon be illegal in Germany?: Smoking is to be gradually banned in Great Britain. Now the German drug ...
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After smoking ban in Great Britain: Smoking will soon be illegal in ...
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Harry Styles’ stalker gets prison sentence, decade-long concert ban: The stalker who allegedly sent Harry Styles 8,000 cards in less than a month is headed in ...
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Harry Styles’ stalker gets prison sentence, decade-long concert ban
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Are Stonewall and Mermaids charitable?: Iwas once asked by a colleague to sponsor him on an undertaking designed, he said, to raise money for a very good ...
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Are Stonewall and Mermaids charitable?
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The Man Who Made a Million Socialists: Robert Tressell, author of 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists,' was born 150 years ago. His writing left an indelible ...
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The Man Who Made a Million Socialists
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NFER: MATs should create 'director of SEND' role: Multi-academy trusts should create a 'director of SEND' role to help inclusion ...
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NFER: MATs should create 'director of SEND' role
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Forced home moves cost renters over half a billion pounds a year: There were 830,000 unwanted moves in England over the past 12 months, meaning 40% have been ...
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Forced home moves cost renters over half a billion pounds a year
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Netanyahu to UK, German FMs: Thanks, but we make our own decisions: Israeli FM Israel Katz and President Isaac Herzog thanked the two German officials for their ...
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Netanyahu to UK, German FMs: Thanks, but we make our own decisions
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Protect children from smacking in England and Northern Ireland, say doctors: Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse ...
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Protect children from smacking in England and Northern Ireland ...
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Scottish government abandons flagship climate goal: Net Zero Secretary Màiri McAllan said that her government “accepts” that reductions targets for 2030 are now ...
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Scottish government abandons flagship climate goal
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UK Weighs Curbs on Outbound Investment in AI, Chips Over Security Risks: The UK is considering new curbs on outward investment in emerging technologies such as ...
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UK Weighs Curbs on Outbound Investment in AI, Chips Over Security Risks
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EU fiddles on Middle East as Ukraine burns: EU leaders look set to focus on Iran — where there is little they can achieve — while still failing to flex real ...
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EU fiddles on Middle East as Ukraine burns
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Cheapest place to buy olive oil as supermarket prices hit £15: UK shoppers have been left unimpressed by the rising cost of an essential kitchen cupboard item in ...
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Cheapest place to buy olive oil as supermarket prices hit £15
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Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights under new law: It comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their ...
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Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights under new law
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Netanyahu rebuffs Cameron’s call for restraint over Iran: Israeli PM thanks allies for ‘suggestions and advice’ but insists he will decide on a military response ...
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Netanyahu rebuffs Cameron’s call for restraint over Iran
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Inflation in the UK continues to weaken: Consumer prices rose by 3.2 percent year-on-year in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced in London ...
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Inflation in the UK continues to weaken
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UK inflation falls less than expected to 3.2% in March: Rate continues to drop but economists had forecast a decline to 3.1%
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UK inflation falls less than expected to 3.2% in March
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New Zealand's crisis of confidence: Three in five New Zealanders say our country is in decline and our society is broken. How can we restore faith in the ...
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New Zealand's crisis of confidence
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"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
  • The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

  • To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.