Cocoa stockpiles plunge to record low

Chocolate makers grab available reserves to counter acute global shortage

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She said no: marriages in China plummet to record low

Rate of marriages in China lowest since record keeping began in 1986, with cost of living and pushback against traditional gender roles contributing factors. Marriages in China plunged 20% to a ...
The Guardian - Feb. 12
World's sea-ice falls to record low

The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
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Marriages in China plunged by a record last year, fanning birthrate concerns

Marriages in China fell by a record fifth last year, despite efforts by officials to encourage young couples to wed and have children to boost the country’s declining population.
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Shoppers Are Stockpiling in Anticipation of Tariff-Induced Price Increases

A new report shows more than half of consumers are taking President Trump’s planned tariffs into consideration.
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Japan releases 200,000 tonnes of emergency rice stockpile as prices soar

Agriculture minister says rising prices have ‘had a significant impact on people’s lives’ amid record heat, surges in demand and distribution problems. Japan is to flood the market with almost a ...
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Soaring cocoa prices are bad news for those Valentine's Day chocolate purchases

Cocoa prices rose to record highs last year amid a global supply shortage. Chocolate makers have raised their retail prices to compensate.
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NHS productivity plunged after the pandemic, data shows

ONS figures ‘in development’ highlight challenge facing government in improving health service performance
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The energy giant was vague on details, but analysts say the changes is likely to include less spending on renewable sources and a bigger investment in oil and natural gas production.
The New York Times - Feb. 11

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