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First Republic collapse adds to credit crunch woes for Americans

The implosion of a third U.S. bank this week threatens to worsen a credit crunch for American households and businesses, further taking a toll on economic growth that is already

Startups in the U.S. boom

The Commerce Department kicked off SelectUSA today for the annual event that brings investors, startups, and local leaders together as startups in America hit an all-time high. Secretary Gina Raimondo opened

Florida prosecutor investigates shots at couple lost while delivering groceries

A Florida prosecutor on Sunday ordered an investigation into a confrontation in which a homeowner fired shots into a couple’s car after they mistakenly turned on to his property while

Florida woman wins $2m lottery after helping daughter beat breast cancer

Early in November last year, Geraldine Dozier-Gimblet posted a horoscope on her Facebook account that predicted she would receive an answer to her prayers, a solution to one of her

DeSantis v Disney feud escalates as Republicans advance takeover plan

The Republican-dominated legislature in Florida has moved quickly to amplify Governor Ron DeSantis’s feud with Disney over LGBTQ+ rights, advancing a proposal to overcome the company’s thwarting of his earlier

Florida board approves expansion of ‘don’t say gay’ ban to all school grades

Florida’s board of education has approved the expansion of the state’s so-called “don’t say gay” bill, which now prohibits discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity at school across all

Disney’s Reedy Creek deal violated state law, attorneys for DeSantis board say

LAKE BUENA VISTA –With their lawyers saying the deal violated state law, members of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Disney World oversight board are moving toward revoking agreements they say the theme

Two teens arrested in Alabama Sweet 16 mass shooting

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Inflation calculator: find out how much UK household price rises affect you

Inflation is soaring in the UK as people are hit by higher prices for everyday essentials. Now in double digits, the latest inflation rate for the 12 months to March

UK inflation: which goods and services have risen most in price?

The UK’s annual inflation rate fell in March, but not by as much as forecast, remaining in double digits at 10.1%, with the price of many of the items used