The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for July was released today, revealing a slight decrease in annual inflation from June’s 3% to 2.9%, aligning with market expectations. The report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) marks a continuation of the disinflation trend that has been unfolding over the past few months. Annual CPI: The year-over-year CPI dropped to 2.9% in July, slightly down from the 3% recorded in June. This was in line with analysts' predictions, confirming that inflation…

Former NFL and Canadian Football League running back, Cierre Wood, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 10 years for his role in the tragic death of his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter, La’Rayah Davis. The sentencing on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, marks the end of a harrowing case that began with the young girl's death in April 2019 at Wood's Las Vegas apartment. Cierre Wood, once a promising athlete who played for the University of Notre Dame and briefly with multiple NFL teams,…

Dane County voters have made their voices heard in the primary election, with state Sen. Melissa Agard and County Board Supervisor Dana Pellebon advancing to the November runoff for the county executive position. The race aims to fill the seat left vacant by former County Executive Joe Parisi, who stepped down in May after a decade in office. According to preliminary results, Agard secured a decisive victory, garnering 57% of the votes, while Pellebon trailed with 17.3%. The remaining candidates, Dane County Equity…

In recent times, the global community has been on high alert as a new health threat has emerged—mpox. While the world has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, other viruses have continued to spread, and mpox has become a concern for health professionals and the general public alike. But what exactly is mpox, and why is it important to be aware of this disease? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. It is…