In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last 2 years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site.
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The Fed welcomes a ‘soft landing,’ even if many Americans don’t feel like cheering
Though consumer sentiment is slowly rising, a majority of Americans in some surveys are still complaining about the elevated prices of necessities such as food, gas and housing.
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Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues appealing to the nation’s Western allies to ensure swift delivery of military aid.
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Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz – and concerns about what it means for human labor
The Robot Cafe in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, is using preprogrammed robots to deliver food to customers.
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Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington visit
Vice President Kamala Harris has accused Trump of staging a ‘political stunt’ that ‘disrespected sacred ground.’
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Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza
Israel’s largest trade union also pressured the government by calling a general strike for Monday; tens of thousands of Israelis were expected to protest.
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Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try 4-day workweek
The government has launched a ‘work style reform’ campaign that promotes shorter hours and other flexible arrangements along with overtime limits and paid annual leave.
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Police say man will face charges after storming press area at Trump rally
It remains unclear what motivated the man or whether he is a Trump supporter or critic.
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7 killed by Russian attacks as Moscow pushes ahead in Ukraine’s east
Russian shelling in the city of Chasiv Yar killed 5 people, while 2 others were killed killed by Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region, officials said.
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Trump courts conservative male influencers to try to reach younger men
His campaign has fully embraced the bravado-filled, macho, often contrarian online spaces of younger men on livestreaming platforms.