Inflation is cooling, yet many Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck

The rate of inflation has come down from pandemic era highs. But many Americans are still waiting to feel financial relief.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

A quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, analysis finds

Soaring cost of food, housing and other staples means more Americans are just getting by, Bank of America Institute survey shows.

Have Paychecks Kept Up With the Cost of Living?

On average, pay has risen faster than prices in recent years. But the overall picture is complicated — and it’s not just facts versus “vibes.”

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The many ways Donald Trump threatens American prosperity

Whatever errors the Biden administration may have made pale in significance to the damage Trump’s harebrained economic plans would do.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persists

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Many Americans worried about Trump's age, but less than Biden: Survey

A growing number of Americans are worried about former President Trump’s age, but they worry more about President Biden who dropped out of the presidential race in July, according to a new survey ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Postpartum mental health care still out of reach for many

Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.

Many Cubans still waiting for power to return after days of blackout

Many Cubans are waiting in anguish as electricity on much of the island has yet to be totally restored after days of blackout.

Elder care costs are outpacing inflation. Americans want a lifeline.

A recent Kamala Harris campaign proposal targets at-home caregivers struggling with steep out-of-pocket expenses even as consumer prices finally stabilize.

Here's why inflation may look like it's easing but is still a huge problem

By nearly every barometer, inflation is still well above where most Americans, and in fact some Fed officials, feel comfortable.

Business - CNBC - October 19

Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here's why

Economists say there's a strong role for policy in affecting the prices of essential goods for American families.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

These Americans told pollsters Trump is a fascist. They’ll still vote for him

Among registered voters who say Trump is a fascist, 8% support him anyway.

Andrew Yang: Harris embodies change much more than Trump to many Americans

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang praised Vice President Harris Monday night, saying she embodies change to many Americans much more than her GOP rival former President Trump. Yang, the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

AMD could still be a sleeper against Nvidia, but Wall Street isn’t yet convinced

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. executives made some bold statements about the company’s underdog AI accelerator chip Tuesday, and said it is ready to take the spoils from rival Nvidia Corp.

Business - MarketWatch - 23 hours ago

Middle East crisis live: US concerned by ‘horrifying’ Israeli airstrike that killed at least 93 civilians, including 20 children, in Gaza

US spokesperson says officials are asking Israel what happened, expressing ‘deep concern’ over loss of civilian lives. Al Jazeera has spoken with the director-general of the Gaza government’s media ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

How Americans living in border towns feel about immigration

Immigration has been a heavily discussed political topic this election cycle. But what do Americans who live near the U.S.-Mexico border have to say? CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is ...

Project 2025 would upend Black Americans' lives: Analysis

A new report lays out a multitude of ways in which the conservative Project 2025 plan could negatively impact Black Americans. In the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Thurgood Marshall Institute’s ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Odds of November interest rate cut jump as UK inflation drops to 1.7% – business live

UK inflation drops below 2% target in September , weakening pound and raising chances of an interest rate cut in November. Today’s report shows that prices in the UK are rising a little slower than ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

NFL Week 6 scores: Ravens, Lamar Jackson win battle of MVP candidates, Buccaneers demolish Saints

Lamar Jackson vs. Jayden Daniels is appointment viewing this week.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Trump speaks at Al Smith dinner after Harris during rally ridicules ‘father of IVF’ claim – US politics live

Donald Trump receives warm response and criticises lack of personal appearance by Kamala Harris, who spotlights reproductive rights during rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don’t miss important US ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Native Americans living at the Grand Canyon are fighting to shut down a nearby uranium mine

The Havasupai Tribe living at the Grand Canyon says a nearby uranium mine is a threat to their land. Mine officials say environmental studies prove their mine is safe. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

US elections live: Harris and Trump make last pitches in swing states as Republican performs ‘garbageman’ stunt

Ex-president hammers Biden over Tuesday’s remarks; Harris leads in Wisconsin and Michigan, CNN poll finds. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election ...

World - The Guardian - 9 minutes ago

Broncos vs. Saints: Denver routs New Orleans 33-10 in ugly loss for Dennis Allen in Sean Payton's return to NOLA

Neither team put on much of a show. The Broncos were good enough to get a win, at least. They’re 4-3 this season, which is a testament to Sean Payton’s coaching.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Follow live: USWNT cruising in friendly vs. Argentina

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Sports - ESPN - 15 minutes ago

Elon Musk's many hats

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What a Trump win could mean for Musk's businesses Elon Musk is wearing multiple hats this election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Crowds at the Row’s Sample Sale Beg a Question: Can It Stay Cool?

The luxury brand has maintained its allure through an air of exclusivity. Associations with discount chains and reality stars have broadened its reach.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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