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'Trickflation' sells less food at a higher price in containers that look bigger

Consumer advocates are calling out "trickflation" -- the repackaging of goods in taller or fancier containers that are priced higher than previous packages but offer less substance.

Ukraine braces for winter as Russia shifts energy war to heat and water

Ukraine has begun an unusually early race to prepare its battered energy system for another winter of Russian bombardment, building smaller power sources, protecting substations and preparing backup systems to keep heat and water flowing if Moscow renews the massive attacks that brought major cities close to the breaking point last winter.

Report warns: China's AI data commercialization to boost nation's trade, intel collection, military

Communist China is commercializing and monetizing data sets in ways designed to boost both commercial trade and intelligence collection and military capabilities, according to a congressional China commission report.

Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine, which has been effective in past outbreaks

Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, which has been effective in past Ebola outbreaks, the World Health Organization and partners said Thursday, announcing a step seen as a major boost to efforts to contain what officials have described as the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.

Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison

A Chinese court sentenced Chinese property tycoon Hui Ka Yan to life in prison for financial crimes linked to the collapse of his Evergrande real estate group, once the world's most heavily indebted developer.

12-year-old boy accused of gunning down teenager in D.C.

D.C. police said late Wednesday that they arrested a preteen boy in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Northeast last month.

Minnesota prosecutor accused of Medicaid fraud in sex trafficking case

A former Minneapolis-area prosecutor is facing a slew of criminal charges after allegedly submitting fraudulent claims to Medicaid out of a commercial sex house she had transformed into an assisted living facility.

‘It Will Follow the Money’: Carroll Unveils Big Build Royal Commission

Commissioner Chris Kourakis will decide who is called to give evidence, including former premiers Jacinta Allan and Daniel Andrews.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump bemoans 'ridiculous rates'

President Donald Trump is raging against rates, vowing economic warfare on Iran and lending support to crypto regulation in a busy environment for investors.

Zomi Frankcom: Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker

Israeli government decides not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike that killed Australian aid worker and six others

Alina Habba shuts down speculation she could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

Alina Habba publicly dismissed speculation she would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, shifting Kalshi odds dramatically.

Blizzards, nuclear anxiety and a fragile bond: two sisters in Japan

Sayuri Ichida’s and her sister used to be distant – until their mother died. This exhibition traces their close relationship through sun, wind and snow