1970s-style stagflation now playing on central bankers’ minds
"Stagflation" is an ugly word for an ugly situation - the unpleasant combination of economic stagnation and inflation.
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Price of Independence Day cookout substantially more than last year
If you plan on holding a July 4 cookout this weekend, expect to pay a lot more than what you paid for last year's meal.
Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents
Several Texas abortion funds - which are charities that help people who can't afford to get an abortion pay for their travel, lodging and medical bills - paused disbursements on June 24, 2022, after the Supreme Court ruled that Americans have no constitutional right to the procedure.
Ten states ban abortion, with exceptions, after Supreme Court ruling
So far, 10 state attorneys general have announced that abortion is now effectively illegal in their states after the Supreme Court overturned two landmark abortion cases, Roe v Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Western migration mapping efforts seek congressional funding
Mapping migration routes is important for conserving species such as pronghorn, so supporters hope Congress will fund mapping efforts.
January 6 hearings are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to important congressional oversight hearings
In a series of hearings that have received prime-time coverage and much public attention, Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony on the afternoon of June 28 contained perhaps the most explosive revelations thus far.
Social Security benefits play key role in preventing older Americans from lacking enough quality food
Social Security benefits make it easier for older Americans to afford the food they need to live a healthy, active life.
Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot now or wait until fall? Two immunologists help weigh the options
While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time.
24 states, District of Columbia, have laws, statutes or constitutional provisions protecting abortion
Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have laws or constitutional provisions protecting abortion, according to reports published by the Center for Reproductive Rights.
More than half of all U.S. consumers live paycheck to paycheck
More than half of all U.S. consumers lived paycheck-to-paycheck last month, according to a new LendingClub report released Monday.
