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Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches

Rich cocoa prices hitting shoppers with bitter chocolate costs as Easter approaches

NEW YORK (AP) — Sweet Easter baskets will likely come at a bitter cost this year for consumers as the price of cocoa climbs to record highs. Cocoa futures have surged this year, roughly doubling since the start of 2024.
Bank of England keeps key interest rate steady and avoids explicit signals that cuts are imminent

Bank of England keeps key interest rate steady and avoids explicit signals that cuts are imminent

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at a 16-year high of 5.25% on Thursday even though inflation continues to drop from multi-decade peaks.
Their children disappeared in Argentina's dictatorship. These mothers have looked for them since

Their children disappeared in Argentina's dictatorship. These mothers have looked for them since

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Forty-seven years ago, before her hair turned white and she had no need of a wheelchair to march around Argentina’s most iconic square, Nora Cortiñas made a promise to her son who disappeared: She would search for him u
Stage hit 'The Motive and the Cue' depicts a Hollywood golden couple. Now moviegoers can see it too

Stage hit 'The Motive and the Cue' depicts a Hollywood golden couple. Now moviegoers can see it too

LONDON (AP) — The world has always loved a golden couple, especially when there are hints of trouble in paradise.
Natural wonders. Napoleon's exile. A remote island in the South Atlantic is now easier to reach

Natural wonders. Napoleon's exile. A remote island in the South Atlantic is now easier to reach

JAMESTOWN, St. Helena (AP) — St. Helena, a small, craggy island in the South Atlantic Ocean, hasn't seen many tourists in the past for good reason: It's one of the most remote inhabited places in the world.
Course for health-care providers aims to address anti-Black racism in health care

Course for health-care providers aims to address anti-Black racism in health care

A family doctor who helped create an anti-Black racism course for health professionals says she hopes participants will "unlearn" long-standing discriminatory practices that contribute to inequitable care for a vulnerable group. Dr.
South Korea will take final steps to suspend licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week

South Korea will take final steps to suspend licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government will take final steps to suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors next week as they refuse to end their weekslong walkouts that have burdened the country’s medical services, officials said Thu
Metropolitan Opera presents semi-staged `Turandot' after stage malfunction

Metropolitan Opera presents semi-staged `Turandot' after stage malfunction

NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera was forced to stage a semi-staged performance of Puccini's “Turandot” on Wednesday night after a stage elevator jammed. Met general manager Peter Gelb made an announcement from the stage before the show.
Ramy Youssef constantly asks if jokes are harmful or helpful. He keeps telling them anyway

Ramy Youssef constantly asks if jokes are harmful or helpful. He keeps telling them anyway

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off his awards season high after attending the Oscars with his fellow “Poor Things” stars — and presenting — Ramy Youssef is heading back into more familiar territory.
'Stay the hell away from our kids': Holland warns big tobacco about nicotine pouches

'Stay the hell away from our kids': Holland warns big tobacco about nicotine pouches

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland promised a major crackdown on nicotine pouches Wednesday, and issued a stern warning to tobacco companies he says are marketing the pouches to children.