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Baked Ziti

  Here’s a delicious baked ziti recipe you can try at home — cheesy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners. Key Highlights Prep & Cook Time: About 35 minutes total Servings: 8 generous portions Calories: ~403 per serving Difficulty: Easy — great for beginners Ingredients ½ pound ziti pasta 16 ounces ricotta cheese 3 cups mozzarella cheese (divided) 3 cups spaghetti sauce ½ cup Parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Boil ziti according to package directions, drain, and place in a large bowl. Mix all ricotta and half the mozzarella with the pasta. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread half the sauce on the bottom of the dish. Layer the ziti mixture over the sauce. Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan and top with the rest of the mozzarella. Bake for 20–30 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden. Serving Tips Pair with garlic bread and a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Add...

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Anticipation Builds on Wall Street as Federal Reserve Meeting Nears

 


In a climate of cautious optimism, Wall Street experienced a modest rise in early trading on Monday. Investors are keenly awaiting the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, which is expected to provide critical cues on the future of monetary policy and interest rates.

The S&P 500 futures saw a 0.7% increase, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged up slightly. This uptick comes amidst a broader context of fluctuating tech stocks and a recovering Nasdaq, spurred by Nvidia’s commencement of its AI conference.

The financial community is abuzz with speculation, as the Federal Reserve is anticipated to maintain borrowing costs steady. The central bank’s decision will be pivotal in shaping the trajectory of the U.S. economy, which has been grappling with inflation rates that soared as high as 9.1% in 2022.

As the week progresses, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve, with investors hoping for signals that could confirm a rate cut in June. The outcome of this meeting could either fuel the rally that began in October or further stall the market’s momentum.

In Europe, markets have shown a slight increase, with Germany’s DAX adding 0.3% and both the FTSE 100 in London and the CAC 40 in Paris edging 0.2% higher. Meanwhile, Asian markets have also advanced, with the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo making a significant leap.

The anticipation is palpable as the world waits to see how the Federal Reserve will steer the course of the U.S. economy amidst ongoing inflation concerns and a complex global financial landscape.

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