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U.S. inflation cooled in May in sign that price pressures may...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Inflation in the United States eased in May for a second straight month, a hopeful sign that a pickup in prices that...
Calamari chef from Democrats’ 2020 convention says he’s a Trump backer
WASHINGTON (AP) – The "calamari comeback" chef who delighted viewers of the last Democratic National Convention might not be coming back.
John Bordieri was dubbed...
U.S. employers added a robust 272K jobs in May
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a vigorous 272,000 jobs in May, accelerating from April and a sign that companies are still confident enough...
R.I. to get $40.7M for behavioral and mental health services
PROVIDENCE – The state will get $40.7 million in federal funding over the next two years to improve access to behavioral and mental health...
U.S. economy grew just 1.3% January through March, but consumers kept...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.3% annual pace from January through March, the government said Thursday in a downgrade...
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration said Tuesday that it is releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in...
May 20 deadline looming for federal disaster relief from last winter’s...
PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible nonprofits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties affected by the severe...
U.S. inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Consumer inflation in the United States cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings, likely offering a tentative sigh of relief for officials...
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...
U.S. consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and...