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The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signalled that it expects to reduce rates next year more slowly than previously thought, with inflation still well above the central bank’s two per cent target. CBC | World News
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E. coli outbreak investigation tied to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders closes in U.S.
The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk. CBC | World News
Read More »UK travellers fight back as ‘over a quarter’ reconsider holiday plans to avoid tourist tax
28 percent of UK holidaymakers are reconsidering travel plans due to rising tourist tax charges in many hotspots, new research has revealed. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Dementia risk could drop by a quarter among older Brits taking commonly prescribed drugs
A large dementia study found people who took heart medication for five years or more had a significantly reduced risk of developing the debilitating condition Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Quarter of Brits experience ‘near miss’ in lesser-known location
A new study has found that an alarming number of drivers have damaged their vehicle or experienced a near miss in the same location away from the roads. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »McDonald’s says testing rules out Quarter Pounder patties as source of E. coli outbreak in U.S.
Testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, the company said Sunday. It will resume selling the Quarter Pounder in the coming week. CBC | World News
Read More »A quarter of Gen Z are furnishing their homes with second-hand items for a vintage look
A study of 2,000 adults found that those aged 18-24 are now choosing to dress both themselves and where they live in items which are retro and from yesteryear. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »A quarter of vape users ‘likely’ to start smoking again due to new legislation
A recent study of 1000 vape users found over a third are likely to buy from unregulated sources, while a quarter fear they’ll return to smoking cigarettes. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Labour’s education tax will drive “quarter of private pupils to state sector”
New figures reveal more than 140,000 children will flood already crowded state schools. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »A quarter of Brits admit to littering as marine pollution concerns rise, finds new study
A study of 2,000 adults found one in 20 brazenly dump rubbish at the beach, but just one in four identified littering as having a detrimental impact on the seas Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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