Lately, inflation has been tough to handle. Last month, prices went up by 2. 9% compared to the same time last year, according to the Labor Department. This shows that the Federal Reserve is still fighting against quick price increases. Last year, the Fed started lowering interest rates to levels no
You might think taking antibiotics before an endometrial biopsy helps prevent infections like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). But recent research says otherwise. This study looked back at medical records to see if giving patients antibiotics first made any difference. They found it didn't really
In a surprise move, California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to raise the flags at the state Capitol to full height for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. This came after Trump complained about flags being lowered to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Newsom, known for h
High winds and extremely low humidity are back, putting parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties at high risk for new fires. The National Weather Service predicts gusts up to 60 mph, which could fan existing flames and carry embers to new areas. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to contain
Have you ever wished for a simpler version of Instagram? Well, hold on to your hats because there's a new app on the block! Sebastian Vogelsang, a clever developer, is creating a fun new app called Flashes. This app is built on top of Bluesky's AT Protocol, which means you can use it just like Insta
In a surprising turn, the UK's inflation rate dropped to 2. 5% in December 2024, catching economists off guard. The consumer price index (CPI) had previously been at 2. 6% in November. Core inflation, which doesn't include the ups and downs of food and energy prices, also dipped to 3. 2%, down from
You might have heard that the flags at the US Capitol will fly full-staff for Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. This decision, announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, comes despite a White House order to keep flags at half-staff for 30 days after former President Jimmy Carter's passing. The ch
Ever thought of trying lip balm that tastes like your favorite gas station snacks? Kwik Trip has just released a set of four uniquely flavored lip balms, and we're here to give you the scoop. The flavors are inspired by some of Kwik Trip's most popular items: Glazers Donuts, Cafe Karuba coffee, Natu
Bitcoin has made a comeback, nearing the $100, 000 mark. This jump happened after recent inflation reports showed a slowdown, and the stock market started to rebound. On Wednesday, the top cryptocurrency was trading at $99, 442, which is a 3. 5% increase from previous days. Two days ago, Bitcoin hi
On Wednesday, all eyes are on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' inflation report. JPMorgan has weighed in on how the stock market might respond. The report, due at 8:30 a. m. ET, is expected to show monthly gains of 0. 3% for both headline and core consumer price index (CPI), with annual inflation rat
