The latest numbers on inflation came in slightly lower than what experts predicted at 3.3%. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to explain what it means for your wallet and where you’re likely to see some relief.
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European Union announces higher tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
The European Union on Wednesday said it would slap higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, which it found benefit “heavily from unfair subsidies” and pose a “threat of economic injury” to EV producers in Europe.
Move over, Ford and Chevy: Kei trucks are pulling up as customers opt for smaller, cheaper vehicles
As trucks in the U.S. get bigger and more expensive, demand has surged for a cheaper, smaller alternative from across the Pacific Ocean: Japan’s Kei trucks.
Celine Dion relied on heavy doses of Valium to get through shows and fight rare condition
Celine Dion’s desperate desire to perform while she fought a rare neurological disorder once pushed her to regularly take up to 90 milligrams of Valium a day, she said — doses that could’ve been deadly.
Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new study suggests
A new way of determining heart disease risk may result in millions fewer Americans getting prescriptions for statins, according to new research.
National Amusements stops discussions with Skydance on Paramount deal, sources say
National Amusements has stopped talks with Skydance on a proposed merger with Paramount Global, CNBC’s David Faber reported Tuesday.
Chiquita must pay $38.3m to families of Colombian men killed by paramilitary groups
Chiquita Brands International must pay $38.3 million in damages to the families of eight Colombian men killed by a paramilitary group in that country, a Florida jury said on Monday.
Crossing guards say driverless cars nearly hit them in crosswalks
In San Francisco, some school crossing guards say they have had to rush out of crosswalks to avoid being hit by self-driving cars.
Apple shares close at record high after company unveils AI software
Apple shares closed up 7% to a new record high of $207.15 per share on Tuesday, a day after the company announced its long-awaited push into artificial intelligence at its annual developer conference on Monday.
Joey Chestnut unable to compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after signing with plant-based rival
The world’s greatest eater won’t be able to compete in the world’s greatest eating event.