US retail sales rose 0.5% in July, driven by a broad-based advance, according to the Commerce Department. However, economists are cautious about the trend due to a softening jobs market and weaker consumer sentiment. This marks a revision of June’s upwardly adjusted 0.9% gain. Excluding cars, retail sales increased by another 0.3%. The mixed signals … Read more
The Polk County Health Department is warning residents about the high risk of West Nile virus transmission from mosquitoes in the area. With statewide surveillance showing the highest levels of activity in over two decades, Iowa residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves. West Nile virus is primarily spread through mosquito bites and … Read more
David Justice, the former husband of Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, has shared the surprising reason behind his decision to end their 1993-1997 marriage. In an August 7 episode of the All the Smoke podcast, Justice reflected on his romance with Berry and how traditional views on gender roles contributed to the union’s demise. Justice recalled … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) and the San Diego Chargers have declined to comment on NCAA sanctions against former Michigan coach and current Chargers head coach, Jim Harbaugh. The sanctions stem from an advance-scouting scandal and allegations that Harbaugh did not foster a culture of compliance during his tenure at Michigan. According to the NCAA, … Read more
Apple is set to launch a more personalized version of Siri next year, but that’s not all. The company plans a “visually redesigned” Siri that will debut on the iPhone and iPad early in 2024, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This redesign will mark a significant visual overhaul. Gurman reported that Apple has also tested … Read more
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Federal Reserve policymakers are divided over whether stubborn inflation or slower hiring poses the greater threat to the economy. As they prepare for an annual conference in Jackson, Wyoming, and a crucial policy meeting in September, officials are grappling with competing concerns. Some, like Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve’s Chicago branch, believe that … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is set for a disciplinary hearing with the NFL on September 30 in New York. Former U.S. district judge Sue L. Robinson will preside over his case. The only other disciplinary hearing she has conducted was Deshaun Watson’s in 2022. Rice faces potential disciplinary action after being involved … Read more
A Harvard scientist’s experimental cancer treatment, based on messenger RNA technology, was expected to start clinical trials next year. However, the sudden announcement from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that federal funding will no longer be provided for this type of vaccine has sent shockwaves through the scientific community and pharmaceutical industries. Moderna, a … Read more
AstraZeneca has launched an at-home delivery option for its flu vaccine, FluMist nasal spray, making it easier for parents to protect their children from the flu without visiting a doctor or pharmacy. The company announced that eligible customers can now order the vaccine online and have it shipped directly to their door. FluMist is a … Read more