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A labor force that is aging and shrinking is less productive, and less productive countries are poorer.

But after missing several big chances at Newcastle, Haaland drew a blank again, fluffing his lines with a poor touch that allowed Flekken to save when he should have hit the target.

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The loss continued Villarreal's poor form in Europe this season, despite an impressive domestic campaign.

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The game took a decisive turn in the 44th minute when Araujo received a second yellow card for a poor challenge on Cucurella.

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Health Minister Wes Streeting told lawmakers "obesity robs children of the best possible start in life, hits the poorest hardest, sets them up for a lifetime of health problems".

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