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Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers
The price of candy, especially chocolate, is up, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.
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Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
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Anthropic's IPO filing shows soaring sales and steep losses
AI giant Anthropic has publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with US market regulators. The document offered a glimpse into the company's finances but also contained nearly 100 pages related to risks around investing in the firm. The filing revealed that in the first half of 2026, its revenue soared to $16.3 billion while its net loss widened to over $80 billion. Plus: London's iconic Oxford Street, one of Europe's busiest shopping areas, has been partially pedestrianised.
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Sudan’s soaring fuel prices make getting by harder for workers
Sudan is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis affecting millions across the country.
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American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.
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Pokémon card values are soaring. What collectors should know before buying or selling
Pokémon card values are surging. Learn how grading, scarcity, recent sales and counterfeits can affect what collectors pay.
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Home heating oil prices are soaring — and users' winter bills could rise 21%, federal outlook shows
A tight global diesel market is driving up heating oil prices, with households in the Northeast facing the biggest impact.
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Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses
It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.
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Protesters march on Islamabad over soaring fuel prices
Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has launched a protest march towards Islamabad over soaring fuel prices.
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‘It's awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies
Tariffs, fuel prices and interest rates are squeezing American companies, particularly manufacturers, auto suppliers, retailers and transportation businesses.
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Drivers in Germany fume over soaring fuel prices
Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear.