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What the fires burning near Bordeaux’s vineyards could mean for France’s wine industry

As France battles what President Emmanuel Macron called the country’s worst wave of wildfires since World War II, there is also concern about the impact on one of the nation’s most prized industries. For generations, wine-making has been deeply woven into French culture and heritage. Now, winemakers and enthusiasts are worried about the economic impact…

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Walmart says it is using $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices for shoppers

Walmart said it is using billions of dollars in tariff revenue to lower prices as the company moves to appeal to consumers experiencing an affordability pinch due to higher inflation. The Arkansas-based retailer, which reported its earnings on Thursday, has received “substantially all” of the $2.9 billion in tariff refunds it was eligible for, executive…

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Marineland dolphin dies at aquarium in Spain in latest death after rescue

A dolphin rescued from the troubled theme park Marineland Canada has died weeks after it was taken to an aquarium in Spain. Several other animals from Marineland, including three beluga whales, have died at their new homes in recent weeks.  Oceanogràfic València, Europe’s largest aquarium, said Thursday that the dolphin, known as Echo, arrived from Marineland with…

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