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Prices may be starting to fall, but economists are eyeing other worrying numbers, Tim Walz is defending his military career, and Laci Peterson’s murder case is back in the spotlight 20 years after her husband’s conviction.Here’s what you need to know today:Inflation is starting to subsideThe high prices that have been straining consumers’ wallets since the pandemic began may finally be starting to come down. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Consumer Price Index data for July this morning, and economists are predicting it will show a 3% increase over the 12-month period. That figure remains unchanged from…

Whether you’re buying back-to-school clothes or items for your dorm, shopping thrift stores is a great way to find unique items that won’t strain your budget. You can buy second-hand items online from the comfort of your own home, in person at your local thrift store, or by spending the weekend browsing garage sales. Many thrift stores have new donations every day, but the beginning of the month is a great time to shop secondhand, especially if you live in a college town, as they get a lot of donations from people who are moving. Thrift shopping is an adventure:…

EAST RAMAPO, New York (WABC) — A group of health care workers for Rockland County school districts told Eyewitness News they still haven’t received the $3,000 COVID bonus the state told them years ago it would give them.”We feel very disrespected by this,” Deirdre Davis, an occupational therapist assistant for the East Ramapo School District, told investigative reporter Christine Thorne.Davis and dozens of her colleagues, including occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists in the East Ramapo School District, have been lobbying for two years to get the district to properly file paperwork with the state and receive the taxpayer-funded $3,000…

According to a new report titled “Luxury Furniture Market” published by Allied Market Research, the luxury furniture market size was valued at $23,771.9 million in 2020 and is projected to reach $42,159.4 million in 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2022 to 2031. Changing lifestyles due to increasing online sales formats, rapid urbanization, and rising disposable income of consumers are driving the growth of the luxury furniture market. Furthermore, developments in the Asia-Pacific and LAMEA regions are expected to create opportunities for the global luxury furniture market.➡️For more detailed and sample visit: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/645The demand for wooden furniture is…

The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico was hit by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ernesto, which forced the closure of schools and offices on Wednesday morning. Tropical Storm Ernesto is strengthening in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to become the season’s third hurricane by later this morning.As Ernesto passes north into the US territory, local authorities are still expecting widespread disruption, power outages and heavy rains. The Puerto Rican government said 344 evacuation centres had been set up and public transport had been halted.Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi urged residents to take shelter indoors by Tuesday evening after forecasters…

Cupcakin’ Bake Shop: Fresh, artisanal cupcakes in San Francisco and Atlanta. Cupcake Bake Shop The Wells Fargo* Open for Business Fund was established with $420 million in processing fees from the Paycheck Protection Program to provide relief to struggling small businesses during the pandemic. By providing flexible grants to more than 200 nonprofit organizations, including community development financial institutions, the fund provided critical capital and technical assistance to 336,000 underrepresented entrepreneurs and helped preserve and create more than 461,000 jobs. More than just money: The ripple effects of the Open for Business Fund “When the pandemic hit, millions of businesses…

Kayvon Thibodeau named to CBS Sports All-Under 25 team CBS Sports recently compiled an All-Under 25 team for defensive ends. Appearing on the second team among edge rushers was Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeau. As a rookie, Thibodeau recorded four sacks and six tackles for loss in 14 games and finished fourth in Rookie Defensive Player of the Year voting. The outside linebacker then took huge strides in 2023, playing in all 17 games and recording 11.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and four passes defensed. The 23-year-old has performed well this summer, getting into the backfield…

I shop year-round (it’s my job), but my eyes light up a little when it’s fall shopping. Fall is my favorite time of year, and I want to indulge in chunky sweaters and pumpkin-scented candles, but it’s still 80+ degrees here in Maryland. So, I’m turning to transitional pieces instead: cardigans, denim skirts, and cool tops that I can layer with long-sleeved dresses. I’m also adjusting my skincare routine to prepare for the looming winter, incorporating highly hydrating products like rich body lotions, eye creams, and lip balms. The best part is, they’re all available in Nordstrom’s New Fall Arrivals…

The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it had approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including dozens of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.Congress was informed of the impending sale, which also includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), 120mm tank rounds, high-explosive mortars and tactical vehicles. It comes at a time of strong concerns that Israel could become embroiled in a broader Middle East war.But the weapons are not expected to reach Israel anytime soon, as the contract will take years to fulfill — much of the sale is intended to support…

LINCOLN COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – About 11,500 Lincoln County Schools students will return to class on Wednesday, but families in the eastern part of the county will likely notice some construction.The district said St. James Elementary, Catawba Springs Elementary and Rock Springs Elementary are all undergoing expansions of classrooms and common areas.Superintendent Aaron Allen said the expansions, which will add about eight to 10 classrooms to each school, come as the district is experiencing significant growth, especially on the east end near Lake Norman.”You’re going to see ground being moved, dirt being churned, things like that,” Allen said. “It’s an…