Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the stage for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates this fall. Prices rose
Apple signs on to voluntary US scheme to manage AI risks, White House says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Apple Inc has signed U.S. President Joe Biden’s voluntary commitments governing artificial intelligence (AI), joining 15 other firms that have committed to ensuring that AI’s power is not used for destructive purposes, the White
US FDA warns of dosing errors with compounded versions of Novo’s weight loss drugs

(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned patients and doctors about dosing errors associated with compounded versions of Novo Nordisk’s weight loss and diabetes drugs. The health regulator said it has received reports
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application

NEW YORK (AP) — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs. In
Union Pacific interfered in federal safety audit — senator

(Reuters) – U.S. railroad Union Pacific interfered in a federal safety audit after employees were coached in how to respond, prompting the rail agency to end the review, the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee said Friday.
Missouri Republican Assembly Releases Endorsements

The Missouri Republican Assembly (MRA) proudly endorses the following candidates in Missouri races for the August 6, 2024 primary election. MRA endorsements require a two-thirds majority vote at an endorsing meeting of the members at the county
Wildfire sparked by a burning car triples in size in a day. A 42-year-old man is arrested

A wildfire that has tripled in size in one day, becoming California’s largest of the year even as other blazes scorched the Pacific Northwest, was started by a burning car, authorities said. They arrested a man who
UNICEF warns of $23 million deficit in Haiti’s education system as it announces grant

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — No chairs. Missing blackboards. A lack of bathrooms. Schools in Haiti’s capital and beyond are crumbling as gang violence deepens poverty and disrupts basic government services as the state education system faces a
US indicts Andrew Left in $16 million stock market manipulation scheme

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal grand jury has indicted prominent activist short seller Andrew Left on multiple counts of securities fraud for a long-running $16 million market manipulation scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday. The
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 07.26.24
2024: Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in a video released Friday morning, after days of silence over their support. Barack, Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for