Prices in the US rose by 3.4% in the year to August, with the cost of living pushed up by higher gasoline prices, official figures show. The overall inflation rate was unchanged from July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It comes ahead of the Federal Reserve making its latest interest rate decision
Drug cartels across Mexico are increasingly turning to car bombs, explosives-laden drones and improvised explosive devices, a trend that could further strain Mexico’s already tense relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly threatened military action against the cartels. The latest incident occurred Sunday night outside a police station in Ojocaliente, a town in the north-central state of
Rothesay County Championship, Division Two, Cinch County Ground, Northampton (day one) Durham 129-3: Bedingham 57*; Procter 1-10 Northamptonshire: Yet to bat Northants 1pt, Durham 0pts Match scorecard Durham’s David Bedingham again proved the thorn in Northamptonshire’s side as he scored an unbeaten 57 on the opening day at Wantage Road. Division Two leaders Durham slumped
Ever since becoming a mom 12 years ago, most of my work has been freelance. Being self-employed has always been the only way I could work, as my partner has no flexibility in his job, we haven’t had family who could consistently watch the kids, and I couldn’t afford to put my three kids in
President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and the surge in baby boomer retirements could soon redefine what it means to have a healthy labor market. Americans have long been conditioned to expect that robust gains in the Labor Department’s monthly payroll report will result in lower unemployment. When hiring is weak or negative, the labor market
The Federal Reserve acknowledged that inflation remained “elevated,” which it said was partly due to rising energy prices, but said U.S. economic activity was expanding at a “robust pace despite the uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.” Warsh said he had wanted and succeeded in having a “family feud” with his policy