Inflation cooled significantly in June, bringing price hikes close to normal levels
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Consumer prices rose 3% last month compared to a year ago, marking a significant slowdown and raising hopes that a prolonged bout of heightened inflation is nearing its end.
The fresh data Wednesday morning fr…
Vermont grapples with historic flooding as more rainstorms head for Northeast
Photography by Keith Getter (all rights reserved)/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Flood-ravaged areas in the northeastern United States could see even more rainfall on Thursday as communities try to recover from a historic deluge.
A severe weather system mo…
North Korea launches long-range missile days after threats against US aircraft
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that flew about 621 miles before falling in the East Sea, neighboring Japan and South Korea said Wednesday.
The launch amounted to a “serio…
Civil rights activists unanimously vote to present reparations resolution to Maryland officials
Joseph Sohm/Getty Images(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — The Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL) voted unanimously Tuesday evening to present a reparations resolution to Maryland officials, seeking programs to address the damage of slavery among Black Marylan…
Colorado woman dies after falling 500 feet at Rocky Mountain National Park: NPS
Lightvision, LLC/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A 26-year-old Boulder, Colorado, woman died after falling 500 feet while climbing a ridge at the Rocky Mountain National Park, park officials said Monday.
The woman was doing a free-solo climb at the site on …
Six-year-old Miami girl escapes alleged kidnapper after biting his arm: Police
Miami Dade County – Corrections and Rehabilitation(MIAMI) — A 6-year-old girl in Miami thwarted her own kidnapping outside her home after she bit the attacker, according to the Miami Police Department.
Police arrested Leonardo Venegas on Saturday in …
July has the highest number of drowning deaths. Here’s how to prevent them
Owaki/Kulla/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The month of July has seen the highest number of unintentional drowning deaths since 2018, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Provisional data shows that nearly 800 people died …
‘White Lotus’ and ‘Dahmer,’ ‘The Bear,’ oh my: Who will be among Wednesday’s Emmy nominees?
NetflixOn Wednesday, July 12, the nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards will be announced live at 11:30 a.m. ET. Community co-star Yvette Nicole Brown will do the honors, alongside Television Academy chair Frank Scherma, at the event streaming live on E…
‘The Afterparty’ returns with a bigger and better season 2
Apple TV+Another party, another murder! Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy The Afterparty returns Wednesday, July 12 for season 2, and there’s another murder mystery to figure out.
Several of the original cast members are back, including Tiffany …
Scoreboard roundup — 7/11/23
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
INTERLEAGUE
National League 3, American League 2
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Washington 93, Seattle 86
Las Vegas 98, Phoenix 72
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