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California accounted for 40% of U.S. zero-emission vehicle sales in 2022
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Egypt’s Sisi defends mega-projects with economy under strain
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Peru’s annual inflation to soar over 8.8% as blockades hit food prices -minister
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Consumer Reports urges dark chocolate makers to reduce lead, cadmium levels
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Venezuela’s inflation slows to 234% in 2022, vice president says
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Americanas’ billionaire shareholders say they were unaware of accounting problems
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Abbott faces U.S. criminal probe over baby formula -WSJ
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Ford to cut up to 3,200 European jobs, union says, vowing to fight
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Lab-grown meat moves closer to American dinner plates
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