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historical-precedent
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $6.05, Raising Freight Costs
According to AP News’ account, the U.S. average diesel price reached a record $6.05 a gallon on September 11, up from $5.85 a week earlier and $3.70…
US Inflation Report May Clear Way for Federal Reserve Rate Hike
Based on reporting by France 24, the US Labor Department is due to publish August consumer inflation data on Friday. Economists expect annual inflation…
European Central Bank Raises Rate to 2.50% as Oil Fuels Inflation
The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.50%, resuming increases after pausing on July 23. The move targets…
Trey Parker and Matt Stone Temporarily Rename South Park ‘South America’
Based on AP News reporting, Trey Parker and Matt Stone say they are temporarily renaming South Park “SOUTH AMERICA,” one week before its 29th-season…
United States Bans Selected Canadian Imports From Sept. 29
Based on AP News reporting, the United States will ban most Canadian alcoholic beverages, specified whey and molasses products, and larger-engine…
No. 23 Missouri Visits Kansas in Revived Border War Rivalry
No. 23 Missouri plays Kansas in Lawrence on Friday night in the return leg of the revived Border War, after Missouri’s 42-31 comeback win in Columbia…
Metropolitan Police Open Criminal Inquiry Into Reform UK Donations
Based on AP News reporting, the Metropolitan Police has opened a criminal investigation into potential offences involving Reform UK donations and…
John Malkovich Cancels Tel Aviv Show Over Fabricated Quote
Based on AP News reporting, John Malkovich canceled his planned April Tel Aviv performance of The Music Critic after promoters circulated a statement…
Palestinians Fear Rising West Bank Settler Violence as Israeli Elections Near
Based on NBC News’ reporting, Mahmoud Tubassi and his family in Jalud say more than a dozen young Israeli settlers have surrounded their West Bank home…
Venezuelans in U.S. Sustain Earthquake Relief for Families
Based on AP News reporting, the June 24 earthquakes in north-central Venezuela killed more than 6,500 people, damaged thousands of buildings and…