WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices rose marginally in August, but underlying inflation showed some stickiness, which could discourage the Federal Reserve from delivering a half-point interest rate cut next week. The consumer price index increased 0.2% last month after climbing 0.2% in July, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday. In…
Smoking, overweight, and inactivity are responsible for 40% of all cancer deaths A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds 4 in 10 cancer cases and close to 50% of all cancer deaths in adults under 30 years old could be attributed to modifiable risk factors. That means smoking, excess body…
A group of US attorneys general want labels put on social media apps to warn children of possible addictive effects. ADVERTISEMENT Forty-two US attorneys general say they would support adding warning labels to social media platforms, similar to those found on cigarette boxes. In an open letter to US lawmakers, the National Association of Attorneys…
Her personal wealth remains, she says, “surreal.” With it, “I feel a great responsibility.” But it doesn’t feel like a weight. “The weighty part is when you go out in the field and you see the needs of people on the ground. You see how they’re struggling to make ends meet. A single mom whose…
Innovative Partnership Aims to Revolutionize Global Hospitality and Airport Services Through Advanced Digital Solutions with First Launch Event at Taoyuan International Airport HONG KONG, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Domain Holdings Limited (“Digital Domain”, stock code: 547) and Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group, are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking…
Disneyland has no shortage of iconic foods like churros, Mickey beignets, corn dogs, and beyond. However, beyond the heavier foods you’ll find at Disneyland, there are several great options for enjoying a healthier dining experience at the parks. We will share some of the best healthy foods that still taste great at Disneyland, some healthy snack…
Vietjet is increasing the frequency of its flights to Taiwan and Hong Kong from 27 October 2024 for the winter season. The airline is increasing daily flights from one to two roundtrips per day from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Taipei in Taiwan, and is adding more flights to the Hanoi, Ho Chi…
Taipei, Taiwan — As China is set to host bilateral talks with the Philippines this month, their South China Sea dispute is expanding from sea to air, increasing the risk of military confrontation, analysts warn. The Chinese Communist Party’s People’s Daily newspaper on Monday published an article warning that “China-Philippines relations stand at a crossroads”…
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Stanislawa Wasilewska was 42 when she was captured by Nazi German troops on Aug. 31, 1944 in Warsaw and sent to the women’s concentration camp at Ravensbrück. From there, she was sent to the Neuengamme forced labor camp, where she was given prisoner number 7257 and had her valuables seized. Eighty…
Sep 11, 2024 03:34 PM IST From prioritising protein in the diet to cutting down alcohol intake, here are the four golden rules to abide by, when on a vacation. With the festival season around the corner, it is time for many people to start planning their yearly trips. While some choose to stay at…