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Walmart is slashing prices amid broader signs that the inflation crisis is over. Why it matters: The nation's biggest retailer is aiming to extend its competitive advantage by discounting products at a time when consumers are looking for deals. Between the lines: Walmart said today that it has cut prices...

Walmart cutting prices as inflation slows

Provo, UT

Black Enterprise

Americans expect it to average 2.3% over the next three years. Americans have been feeling the impacts of inflation for some time. Now, they’re getting fed up with the higher prices. Consumers are looking for bargains or simply refusing to buy items they feel are too expensive, which economists say could drive prices back to pre-pandemic levels.

Fed Up With High Prices, Consumers Are Helping To Bring Down Costs Associated With Inflation

TIME

The annual inflation rate has cooled, according to new data. But here's why that won't translate to lower prices on the shelves.

Yes, Inflation Is Going Down. But Here's Why Prices Aren’t

The Independent

The cost of the cheapest groceries jumped more sharply than more premium brands as poorer households came under increased pressure during the cost-of-living crisis, according to research.The Institute for Fiscal Studies said it found “cheapflation” between 2021 and 2023 hit households with tighter budgets.The research showed that poorer households paid 29.1% more for their food over the period, while much wealthier households witnessed a 23.5% increase.Food and drink inflation surged from 2021 in the face of post-pandemic supply and labour pressures and was accelerated further in 2022 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine caused energy prices to spike.NEW: Cheaper grocery...

Poorer households witnessed sharper cost-of-living food price rises – experts

Food inflation expectations and estimates both dropped last month to their lowest levels since January 2022, according to the July 2024 issue of the Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI). The survey-based report out of Purdue University's Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and...

Consumers continue to lower food inflation expectations and estimates

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Orlando, FL

A Jordanian citizen living in Florida has been arrested and charged for allegedly carrying out multiple attacks on businesses in Orlando, as well as a solar energy facility, based on their perceived support for Israel, the Justice Department announced Thursday. Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 43, allegedly made numerous threats to...

Jordanian citizen arrested for allegedly attacking Florida solar energy facility, threatening pro-Israeli businesses: DOJ

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Starbucks, Coca-Cola Seek Trademark Renewal in Russia(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Credit: Getty Image) Starbucks' sales tumbled globally as more US and international consumers rejected its high-priced coffees. Starbucks sales dropped by 3% globally at all stores open for at least a year, according to its recent financial release. In North America...

Starbucks Sees Declining Sales as More Consumers Step Away From High-Priced Coffee

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new update on a multistate salmonella outbreak that's been linked to cucumbers. What to know about salmonella outbreak from recalled cucumbers. The outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections, which was originally reported as two separate outbreaks, has been...

Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak in 31 states

Fall is on the way, and while it is still blazing hot, the evenings are starting to cool down a bit. I love this time of year. It's like pre-fall. This recipe is still great for any season though! Here's what you'll need for 4 servings:

Amazingly Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Consumer prices in the US rose at the slowest pace in more than three years last month, bolstering the case for the central bank to start cutting interest rates. Overall, prices rose 2.9% over the 12 months to July, the smallest annual increase since March 2021 and down from 3% in June, the Labor Department said.

Slowest US inflation since 2021 raises rate cut hope

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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Egg prices continue to soar by nearly 20%, new inflation data shows

Slow and steady may win the race for a tortoise vs. a hare, according to Aesop's Fables. However, in reality, this turn of phrase does not...

Egg prices continue to soar by nearly 20%, new inflation data shows

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