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European Central Bank keeps interest rate unchanged, maintains ultra-relaxed monetary policy

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Whole Foods Recall: Spinach, Mesclun Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

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Honda has announced a new electric hatchback

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Cboe pulls its long-awaited bitcoin ETF application amid a government shutdown

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