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Consumer Reports urges dark chocolate makers to reduce lead, cadmium levels

Consumer Reports on Monday urged four chocolate producers to commit by Valentine’s Day to reduce the amounts of lead and cadmium in their dark chocolate products, after testing revealed harmful levels of the heavy metals.

January 24, 2023 11:03 am
 

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Lab-grown meat moves closer to American dinner plates

Once the stuff of science fiction, lab-grown meat could become reality in some restaurants in the United States as early as this year.

January 24, 2023 9:45 am
 

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Elon Musk testifies again in trial over controversial tweet

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the witness stand for a second day on Monday and attempted to explain the thought process behind his controversial “funding secured” tweet from 2018, pushing back at the idea that it was partly a joke.

January 24, 2023 7:55 am
 

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FCCC works on establishing PCRN

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission had various preliminary meetings with the Australian counterparts on the establishment of the Pacific Competition and Regulators Network.

January 23, 2023 4:36 pm
 

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Euro nears nine-month peak as ECB hawks let fly

The dollar was staring at a fourth straight session of losses against the euro on Monday as more hawkish comments on European interest rates contrasted with market pricing for a less aggressive Federal Reserve.

January 23, 2023 1:22 pm
 

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Non-compliance is higher in rural areas: Abraham

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission states that through their inspections, they have noted that the incidence of non-compliance is higher in rural areas.

January 23, 2023 12:33 pm
 

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Native Hawaiians flock to Las Vegas for affordable living

Kona Purdy never wanted to live anywhere but Hawaii. As a Native Hawaiian, he wanted his children to grow up like he did: rooted in their culture, and nourished by the mountains and ocean.

January 23, 2023 8:19 am
 

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FRCS to be seen as collaborative organization: Prasad

The Minister for Finance expects the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service to collaborate with businesses in a consultative manner without harassing taxpayers.

January 22, 2023 12:48 pm
 

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PS appointment concerning, says Sayed-Khaiyum

Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has raised serious concerns about the new appointments of acting permanent secretaries.

January 22, 2023 12:37 pm
 

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High egg prices should be investigated, U.S. farm group says

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should examine high egg prices for signs of price gouging from top egg companies, a farm group said, as Americans continue to pay more than ever for the household staple.

January 22, 2023 10:31 am
 

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Musk says higher priced Twitter subscription won't carry ads

Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted that a higher-priced subscription to the social media platform will not carry advertisements.

January 22, 2023 9:28 am
 

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Demand for commercial lots in Labasa

The demand for more commercial lots has prompted the Ministry of Lands to expand and subdivide the State leases at the Vakamasuasua Industrial Area in Labasa.

January 21, 2023 4:32 pm

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