For much of the post-pandemic period, U.S. consumers have experienced rapid price increases that touched nearly every aspect of the economy, from food and gas to hotels, airfares and cars.
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Remember that smoke? This summer, get used to it
It’s the summer of smoke with no end in sight.
Anger, acrimony and reconciliation: NATO inside workings spill into public view in wrangle over Ukraine
NATO’s summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, saw disagreement between Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, President Joe Biden and allies over when Kyiv should be offered membership.
From 'Succession' to 'Abbott Elementary,' here's the full list of 2023 Emmy nominees
Nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced July 12 as viewers are rooting for “The White Lotus,” “Succession,” “Ted Lasso” and “Abbott Elementary.”
Americans are doing less 'revenge spending,' which is a good sign
It took a while, but Americans are just about done catching up on experiences lost during the pandemic. One exception: wealthy travelers are still splurging on trips abroad.
Bank of America fined $150M over junk fees, fake accounts
Bank of America has been fined $150 million for deceptive and sometimes illegal practices that hurt hundreds of thousands of consumers. The bank must also pay $80 million to customers who were charged bogus fees.
California man left paralyzed after police traffic stop gets $20 million settlement
A Northern California man who was left paralyzed after he was slammed to the ground during a traffic stop won a $20 million settlement, one of the largest in the state’s history, officials announced Tuesday.
Young people in Thailand pin hopes for change on Harvard grad vying for prime minister
Thailand’s Parliament is voting for a new prime minister, with progressive Pita Limjaroenrat facing challenges despite a stunning election victory in May.
15-year-old migrant with 'significant pre-existing illness' dies in U.S. custody
A 15-year-old girl died in the custody of the U.S. refugee agency while being treated for a “significant, pre-existing illness,” federal health officials said Tuesday.
Justice Department asks appeals court to block Trump deposition in lawsuit by former FBI officials
DOJ attorneys argued that a federal judge was wrong to allow plans for a Trump deposition to go forward in a pair lawsuits filed by Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.