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Braai-mad South Africa takes WHO meat warning with pinch of salt

Digesting news this week that the World Health Organization (WHO) had classified beef, lamb and pork as “probable” carcinogens, South Africans said they would take the risk rather than turn their backs on their nation’s social centerpiece. Afrikaans for barbecue, the open-air braai took root among Dutch settlers in the 1600s but over the next three centuries spread across South Africa’s many races as the way to eat and entertain

Wall St. drifts lower as weak earnings, crude weigh

Investors are also watching the Federal Reserve, which began its two-day policy meeting. While expectations of a rate hike this week are slim, traders will focus on the Fed’s statement on Wednesday for clues on the timing of a liftoff. All eyes are on Apple (AAPL.O), which reports fourth-quarter results after the close.

Wall St. drifts lower as weak earnings, crude weigh

Investors are also watching the Federal Reserve, which began its two-day policy meeting. While expectations of a rate hike this week are slim, traders will focus on the Fed’s statement on Wednesday for clues on the timing of a liftoff. All eyes are on Apple (AAPL.O), which reports fourth-quarter results after the close.