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Bank of England holds interest rate at 4% over high inflation concerns

Bank of England holds interest rate at 4% over high inflation concerns

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England held its main interest rate at 4% on Thursday as inflation in the U.K. remains almost double its target of 2%. The decision was widely anticipated, as was the spl...

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American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

NEW YORK (AP) — The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express’ latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 cr...

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‘Race against time’ to remove rubble after recent earthquake in Afghanistan’s east, says UN

‘Race against time’ to remove rubble after recent earthquake in Afghanistan’s east, says UN

The United Nations says aid workers are still in a “race against time” to remove rubble and rebuild after the devastating earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan last month, killing at least 2,200 p...

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Poland’s defense chief seeks Ukrainian help in Kyiv for drone warfare

Poland’s defense chief seeks Ukrainian help in Kyiv for drone warfare

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Poland’s defense chief traveled to Kyiv on Thursday in search of Ukrainian help in developing his country’s drone warfare capabilities, just over a week after Russian drones e...

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Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump’s attacks

Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump’s attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s nearly unanimous decision Wednesday to reduce its key interest rate was seen by many observers as a quiet show of unity and independence amid President Dona...

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Taliban internet shutdown spreads across Afghanistan

Taliban internet shutdown spreads across Afghanistan

JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — A Taliban crackdown to “prevent immorality” is spreading across Afghanistan, with more provinces losing access to fiber-optic internet after the country’s leader impo...

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