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U.S. inflation worsened last month as the cost of groceries and...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas, and used cars rose, a disappointment for families and businesses...
Shell Energy North America finalizes purchase of Johnston power plant
JOHNSTON – Shell Energy North America L.P., a subsidiary of Shell PLC, has completed its purchase of a power plant located on Shun Pike,...
Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings in consumer prices...
EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses in bid...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles, an action that...
U.S. retail sales up 0.6% in February
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month's gain was...
Consumer sentiment edges higher as economic growth accelerates and inflation fades
WASHINGTON (AP) – A measure of consumer sentiment ticked higher this month, after soaring in December and January, underscoring that Americans are starting to...
Higher gas prices lift Fed’s preferred inflation gauge but underlying price...
WASHINGTON (AP) – An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve rose in August, boosted mainly by higher gas prices. But measures of underlying...
Americans bump up spending in June as inflation eases in a...
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans increased their spending last month as inflation eased in many areas, and the job market remained remarkably strong.
Retail sales...
Five Questions With: David J. Bonenberger
1. Why did PPL Corp. choose to rename Narragansett Electric Co. to Rhode Island Energy?
The new name reflects our focus on the entire state...
R.I. wants 75% cut to National Grid proposed rate hike
PROVIDENCE – State regulators have proposed cutting a $45.8 million annual increase to National Grid Rhode Island gas and electricity rates by 75.2 percent.
The...
