Inflation data released by the Labor Department indicated that consumer prices rose in July, mainly due to increased housing-related costs. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 0.2% increase for the month, resulting in a 2.9% annual inflation rate. Economists had predicted a slightly higher reading of 0.2% and 3%, respectively. Excluding food and energy,
Juan Soto, the young outfielder for the New York Yankees, put on a show on Tuesday night with his first career three-homer game. Soto displayed his power by launching home runs in the third, fifth, and seventh innings to lead his team to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. His stellar performance not
Research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania challenges previous estimates regarding the development of dementia in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. While past studies suggested a high likelihood of dementia within 15-20 years post-Parkinson’s diagnosis, the new research indicates a lower risk than previously thought. The recent study, involving two separate investigations with a total
Google recently made waves in the tech industry with the launch of several new Pixel devices at its Made By Google event. Apart from the hardware announcements, the tech giant also dedicated a significant portion of the event to showcasing new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its Gemini chatbot. One of the most notable upgrades
The production of ‘It Ends With Us’ had a successful opening weekend, exceeding box office projections, but behind the scenes, there seemed to be a different story unfolding. Rumors of tension between director Justin Baldoni and star Blake Lively began circulating, sparking curiosity among fans and industry insiders alike. The alleged conflict between the two
The Asia-Pacific markets have shown significant gains on Wednesday, largely influenced by the U.S. producer prices coming in lower than expected for July. The producer price index, which is a key measure of wholesale inflation, only increased by 0.1% last month, falling short of economists’ expectations of a 0.2% gain. This unexpected data has prompted
Psychological well-being showed a decline in the years leading up to a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, according to a study conducted on older adults in the Chicago area. Two specific components of well-being, namely purpose in life and personal growth, experienced faster downtrends before the diagnosis was made. The research, which followed 910 cognitively
Home Depot, much like Wall Street, closely monitors the Federal Reserve’s decisions regarding interest rates. As Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail highlighted in an interview with CNBC, higher interest rates have caused homeowners to delay moving into new houses or commencing major projects that require financing. The prospect of a potential interest rate cut has
Following his work on the Spider-Man spinoff Kraven the Hunter, J.C. Chandor has landed a new deal with Sony Pictures. The acclaimed director will be taking on a contemporary drama that he has written himself. This new project is generating a lot of buzz as it could potentially be Chandor’s next directorial venture. The untitled
The story of Michael Callaghan, a young man left permanently disabled and mourning the loss of his friend Jacob Billington due to a senseless attack, is not just a personal tragedy. It is a stark reminder of the systemic failures in mental health care that continue to endanger lives. The similarities between the attack in