purchase
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PAN Europe, a coalition of NGOs campaigning against pesticide use, had around 60 apples randomly purchased in 13 European countries -- including France, Spain, Italy and Poland -- analysed for chemical residues.
From Barron's
“Guest spending onboard and pre-cruise purchases continue to exceed prior years driven by greater participation at higher prices,” the company said.
The WGC anticipates another year of continued central-bank purchases, strong ETF inflows, and solid bar and coin demand due to persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Pakistani Meran Jawad waited in line outside the trader shop since around 6 am to purchase silver bars, which were in limited supply.
From Barron's
The complaint alleges that Costco violated consumer laws in California, where the chickens were purchased, and in Washington, where Costco is headquartered.
From Los Angeles Times
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