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August PPI’s 5.4% increase signals pressure on household budgets and borrowing costs ahead of the Fed’s meeting, potentially raising prices and interest rates consumers face.

Order restores Missouri’s 2022 congressional lines for November, changing which districts voters use and blocking a bid to add a Republican House seat.

Ruling pauses proposed USPS limits on ballots as states start mailing votes, helping prevent abrupt last-minute changes to how ballots are delivered and counted.

His sudden departure from a lead role in a politically charged federal probe could alter how the investigation proceeds and affect related court or campaign timelines.

Iranian strikes in Jordan damaged multiple U.S. warplanes — an A-10 lost a wing and about eight F-15s had light damage — which could strain air-defense resources and increase military costs.

Federal findings signal increased scrutiny of elite law schools’ admissions, which could affect applicants’ chances and how schools set admissions criteria.

10-year yields near 4.85% can raise mortgage and other borrowing costs, increasing monthly payments for homeowners and businesses.

A proposed rule would exclude undocumented and some nonpermanent residents from apportionment counts and drop race/ethnicity questions — changes that could shift House seats and federal funding.

Seahawks won 13-10 as Sam Darnold left with a hip injury and Drew Lock played; injuries could affect early-season odds and fantasy lineups.

Survey finds declining trust in official information and political messaging, complicating how voters evaluate news and claims ahead of the midterms.

Government pressure affecting which interviews air could change where voters see campaign messaging and how broadcasters handle political coverage this election season.

The watchdog’s dismissal removes a pending ethics question before the midterms, affecting voters’ information about candidates and enforcement of disclosure rules.

Another named storm in a busy season; mariners and West Coast travelers should monitor forecasts despite no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Kojima Productions’ new spy-action title PHYSINT will be published on Xbox after PlayStation steps away, shifting where players can buy and play the game.

Jury selection and opening statements began in a U.S. racketeering case alleging theft and Iran-sanctions evasion — implications for trade, tech security and U.S. firms.

A lapsed deadline on TPS leaves 200,000 Salvadorans awaiting status news, affecting families, employers and local immigration enforcement across multiple states.

Copernicus reports August tied the hottest month on record and warm oceans — raising risks for storms, energy demand, fisheries and outdoor work this fall.

Many Americans still view Sept. 11 as a top life event, a perspective that can shape voter views on national security and foreign policy choices.

An emergency slide on Air Force One deployed on the tarmac, delaying the president’s trip to Texas — a visible safety glitch that disrupted travel plans and aircraft operations.