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Britain’s battered economy is sliding toward a breaking point

After suffering from unprecedented shocks in recent years, the UK is succumbing to more intractable problems marked by plodding growth, surging inflation and a series of damaging strikes.

Ban on new gold imports from Russia seen as ‘largely symbolic’
The US, UK, Japan and Canada plan to announce the ban during the G-7 summit that started Sunday in Germany.

Do you know where your chicken wings come from? Explosion of virtual restaurants fuels health concerns.
Many consumers, who browse and order food online, probably don’t think too much about where their wings and burgers came from. But health inspectors are concerned about safety amid an explosive rise nationally in online-only food operations.

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Sales are off, costs are soaring. For some small-business owners, the recession has already arrived.
Among small-business owners, 48 percent are feeling down about the economy, and within that subgroup, 22 percent are “highly pessimistic," according to a recent survey.

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More than 400,000 solar-powered umbrellas recalled over fire risk

Authorities have recalled more than 400,000 solar-powered umbrellas sold at Costco because of overheating and fire risks.

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Supreme Court’s Roe decision disapproved by majority in CBS poll

A CBS News poll suggested that a majority of Americans disapprove of the US Supreme Court’s decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion, which is inflaming a partisan divide on display in comments by senior lawmakers.

Biden’s mission in Europe: Shore up alliance against Russia

President Biden is out to sustain the global alliance punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine as he embarks on a five-day trip to Europe as the 4-month-old war shows no sign of abating and its aftershocks to global food and energy supplies are deepening.

Gunmakers are fleeing the Northeast, complaining about the region’s tough gun laws as they go

Gun Valley is rapidly declining as more conservative states lure gun manufacturers away with promises of cheaper labor and energy costs, generous incentives, and more favorable gun laws.

Chasm opens between states over abortion pills and out-of-state care

The Supreme Court decision to strike down Roe v. Wade is expected to trigger new battles between red and blue states over abortion access, as women and advocates try to get around newly enacted bans by seeking the procedure out of state and using hard-to-trace medications.

Abortion ruling thrusts companies into divisive arena

A lot is at stake for companies, many of which have publicly pledged to promote women's equality and advancement in the workplace. For those in states with restrictive abortion laws, they could now face big challenges in attracting college-educated workers who can easily move around.