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Inflation Still Plagues Restaurants, Services, and Housing, Even as National Rate Declines
The personal consumption expenditures index, which tracks spending on many everyday household needs, shows stubbornly high prices, even as the Fed’s overall rate edges back to its 2 percent target.Business - Inc. - 8 hours ago -
Was Stone-Age Scandinavia Struck by Plague?
New research by geneticists hints at the deadly work of Yersinia pestis 5,000 years ago.Health - The New York Times - October 31 -
Migrants selling fruit and candy in New York's subway are plagued by fear and uncertainty
A migrant woman from Ecuador told NBC News she has to bring her daughter with her to sell fruit on the subway because she has nowhere else to leave her.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Long before Helene, IV fluid shortages plagued hospitals
Years before Hurricane Helene shut down a critical intravenous fluid facility in North Carolina, sparking concerns in hospitals across the country, many common IV fluids were already in short ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC's latest devastating loss
Lincoln Riley falls under the .500 mark for the first time in his coaching career as Maryland rallies late to send USC to its third consecutive loss.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Power outages plague Cuba as Hurricane Oscar adds to island's woes
Millions of Cubans were enduring electricity blackouts as the government struggled to restore services. Hurricane Oscar, striking the east as a Category 1 storm, added to the disruption.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
N.Y.C. Housing Voucher Program Is ‘Plagued With Problems,’ Audit Says
Thomas DiNapoli, the New York State comptroller, found that management lapses had caused delays for people who needed permanent housing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
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In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween
Halloween is gaining ground in Mexico, but in a country so wracked by drug cartel violence, there have been real fears about ghosts, ghouls and skeletons walking the streetsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Mystery surrounds 'terrible' smell plaguing city's bus station
Passengers have been complaining about the mystery odour at Leeds City Bus Station for several days.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Stein defeats scandal-plagued Robinson in North Carolina gubernatorial race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) will become the next governor of the state, defeating controversial Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R), Decision Desk HQ projects. Stein’s win does not come ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Mexico appears to abandon 'hugs, not bullets' strategy as bloodshed plagues country
For the last six years, Mexico bragged about its oft-questioned policy of “hugs, not bullets,” in which the country’s leaders avoided confrontations with drug cartels that were gradually taking ...World - ABC News - 9 hours ago -
Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - 2 hours ago -
Telecom exec pleads guilty to stealing $100 million from fraud-plagued government program
Issa Asad admitted to submitting phony customer data for years to Lifeline, an FCC program providing discounted telephone and internet service to low-income Americans,Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Aitana Bonmati skips Spain friendlies as concerns over schedule congestion plague women's, men's soccer
Spain will play Canada and Italy in friendlies this monthSports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
A Plague Tale Collection Includes Both Games And A Cool Steelbook Case For Only $50
A Plague Tale Collection with Steelbook Case ...Tech - GameSpot - October 17 -
Poor fundamentals plagued Yankees all season and finally sank them in World Series loss
The Yankees held an enormous lead and then the fundamental lapses that had, at times, afflicted them during the regular season swept through Game 5 and tilted the Word Series irrevocably.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
A daughter is plagued by her mother’s unsolved death while her father maintains his innocence from jail
Karen Swift, a 44-year-old mother of four, vanished Oct. 30, 2011, after picking her daughter Ashley up early from a sleepover and falling asleep with her at their home.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Democrat Josh Stein beats scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson in N.C. gov.’s race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein defeated scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the state’s gubernatorial race, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Is the US jobs market still booming?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Cowboys: Confidence is still there with QB Rush
The Cowboys said they have confidence in backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who went 4-1 as a starter in place of an injured Dak Prescott in 2022.Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago -
Late Night Is Still Waiting for Trump’s Medical Report
Kamala Harris’s health is said to be “excellent,” but the nation has yet to hear about Donald Trump’s. “Do you really want to see his X-rays?” said Stephen Colbert.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Why the Sabres still believe they're a playoff team
Buffalo has a 13-year postseason drought, and lost three of its first four. With a similar cast of players as 2023-24, will the results be different?Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Season still a success without drivers' title - Norris
Lando Norris says he and McLaren will be able to call 2024 a success even if they do not succeed in beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to the title.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'
Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head ...Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest
From the geographic boundaries to the values and friendliness, people have debated what defines the region essentially since it was labeled the Midwest. It has taken on a renewed urgency this ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Can Francis Ngannou still be the baddest man on the planet?
Returning to MMA for the first time since 2022 is nothing compared to Ngannou's latest personal challenge.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Taurasi still mulling retirement or 21st season
Diana Taurasi is still mulling whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Foden: Still trying to recover from 'burnout'
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has admitted feeling burnt out at the end of last season has contributed to his slow start to the new campaign.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
Test is 'still level', says England spinner Ahmed
England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed says the third and deciding Test in Pakistan is "still level" despite the tourists losing three wickets late on the second day.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Empire: Winnowed, but Still Weighty
The music mogul’s business portfolio has shrunk, in part because of multiple sex abuse allegations, but his wealth remains a critical factor as his criminal case unfolds.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Tesla’s blowout earnings still leaves investors with these questions
A closer look at Tesla’s automotive gross margins and other aspects of its business are still big question marks for investors.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
When the clocks go back, this landmark will still be wrong
As people across the UK roll their clocks back to GMT on Sunday morning, there's one clock that will always show the wrong time.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Colts 'evaluating everything'; Richardson still QB1
Colts coach Shane Steichen said he's "evaluating everything" amid Anthony Richardson's struggles, but said the QB's decision to rest for a play won't be a factor.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Why gold still shines in modern portfolios
Gold is a strategic tool utilized for multiple purposes. Here's why it's still valuable in modern portfolios.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
A bipartisan settlement on US immigration is still possible
The stand-off on this issue has gone on for too long — a new framework is requiredWorld - Financial Times - October 30
