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New York restaurant's $40 half chicken fuels cost of dining debate

New York restaurant's $40 half chicken fuels cost of dining debate

Hugo Hivernat's restaurant was only open for a few days before he got dragged into New York's cost of living row for pricing a half rotisserie chicken at $40. For some, the cost highlights how dining out has become prohibitively expensive in one of the world&

The rise of DIY beauty as shoppers rethink skincare spending

American women in their 30s rethink the nearly $10,000 they spend each year on beauty. Instead of giving up self-care, they look for simpler ways to feel good. With everyday expenses on the rise, more turn to DIY beauty, using natural ingredients and at-home rituals that keep

British royals begin four-day US visit despite shooting

British royals begin four-day US visit despite shooting

Britain's King Charles III begins a state visit to the United States on Monday, as transatlantic tensions simmer over the Iran war, and despite a shooting two days earlier at a dinner attended by his host, President Donald Trump. The four‑day trip by Charles and Queen Camilla

King Charles state visit to US to go on as planned after shooting

King Charles state visit to US to go on as planned after shooting

The state visit by Britain's King Charles III to the US would take place as planned, Buckingham Palace said on Sunday, following a shooting at a Washington media gala. The incident late Saturday at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association came less than 48

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) Pittsburgh is widely regarded as a relatively affordable place to live. Overall, housing and living costs remain below national averages for midsize cities in the United States. Along with low home prices, Pittsburgh offers stable employment rates and close proximity to leading universities and high-quality hospitals.

Concern stirs Lula camp as election bid loses momentum

Concern stirs Lula camp as election bid loses momentum

Four months ago, the stars seemed to be aligned for veteran left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in his quest for an unprecedented fourth term as Brazilian president. The 80-year-old was riding high in polls after staring down US President Donald Trump in a spat over the

CNN’s Anderson Cooper Laughs as Republican Political Strategist is Cut Off Live on Air

Anderson Cooper couldn’t hide his smile on Wednesday (April 22) after he tried to bring a segment on his show to a close, only for Republican political strategist David Urban to continue ranting in the background. Cooper was interviewing former Obama speechwriter David Axelrod and CNN senior political commentator