In 1965, a Norwegian woman learned nearly six decades later that her biological daughter had been mistakenly switched at birth in a central Norway hospital, leading to a lawsuit against the state and municipality by the now 59-year-old women and their mother. The daughters claim their human rights were violated when authorities discovered the error during their teenage years and covered it up, demanding an apology and compensation. The trial is ongoing, with the state arguing that the switch occurred in a private institution and that there is no legal basis for compensation.
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Canadians’ Grocery Prices Increased 3.5% in August
Food inflation in Canada surged 3.5% in August, significantly outpacing the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 1.9%, driven by global factors like transportation costs and weather-related crop stress. While meat prices rose sharply by 7.2%, fresh fruit prices saw a slight decline of 1.1%, highlighting the ongoing volatility in food costs amid broader economic discussions. Want More Context? 🔎
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