Inflation is down sharply, but getting to exactly 2% will be tough
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, measured 2.6% annually in November. So, getting that number down to the Fed’s 2% target should happen in no time, right?
NASA delays astronaut moon landing to at least 2026
NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon this decade amid a renewed international push for lunar exploration, is facing some lengthy delays, the space agency has announced.
Penny Black: ‘First’ piece of mail sent using a stamp could fetch up to $2.5 million at auction
The first known piece of mail sent using a prepaid stamp — “one of the greatest leaps forward in human communication” — could fetch between $1.5 million and $2.5 million when it comes up for auction at Sotheby’s in New York next month.
Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles, reports say
Bill Belichick is leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and winning six Super Bowl titles with the team, according to multiple reports.
Milford Township couple create model railroad masterpiece
When you think of a model railroad, the tradition of a train circling a Christmas tree may come to mind.
Plastic chemicals linked to $249 billion in US health care costs in just one year, study finds
By contributing to the development of chronic disease and death, a group of hormone-disruptive plastic chemicals is costing the US health care system billions — over $249 billion in 2018 alone, a new study found.
America’s final inflation report for 2023 just came in
US consumer prices rose 3.4% annually to close out 2023, capping a year of substantial progress on efforts to rein in decades-high inflation.
The last Sears in the New York area is closing. Just over a dozen remain in America
Sears’ last-remaining store in the New York metro area is closing, bringing the number of Sears locations still in existence down to about a dozen.
Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, seven-time national champion, is retiring
Alabama football coach Nick Saban, whose seven career national championships are the most by a head coach at NCAA football’s highest level, is retiring, the school said Wednesday in a news release.
Blinken warns ‘there will be consequences’ for continued Houthi attacks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that “there will be consequences” for the continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Real-time: DeSantis and Haley battle for speaking time in the Iowa debate. Track who’s leading.
In CNN’s Republican primary presidential debate, just two candidates will battle for the spotlight and the most time at the mic as they each try to become the party’s top alternative to former President Donald Trump.
Biden meets with Paul Whelan’s sister at White House
President Joe Biden met Wednesday with the sister of Paul Whelan, an American who has been designated as wrongfully detained in Russia, the White House said.
Being #WinterReady Can Save Lives
Nearly three years ago, a severe winter storm brought hazardous conditions to millions of people across Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, causing widespread disruptions such as frozen pipes, impassable roads, and power outages.
Winter Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Winter storms can often lead to: carbon monoxide poisoning related to power outages; hypothermia and frostbite; and mental health impacts.
Dr. Marc Smith – Charting the Future of Excellence as Fort Bend ISD’s New Superintendent
Houston Style Magazine celebrates the esteemed appointment of Dr. Marc Smith as the Superintendent of Schools for Fort Bend ISD—a decision that reinforces the district’s commitment to educational brilliance. As of January 8, 2024, after a 21-day state-mandated contemplation period, the distinguished Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees has bestowed upon Dr. Smith the mantle of leadership, marked by a ceremonious reception at the James Reese Career and Technical Center.
LGBTQ+: Houston Celebrates Diversity and Progress With LGBTQ+ Chamber’s Networking and City Inaugural Day
Houston Style Magazine is delighted to highlight a pair of significant events that exemplify the spirit of community and progress in our vibrant city. Star Sailor HTX Shines at Greater Houston LGBT Chamber’s #FirstFriday The first Friday of the month heralded a delightful gathering at Star Sailor HTX, an establishment that has quickly become synonymous with the city’s dynamic culinary scene.
Pets suffer from the cold, too. Here’s what to do
When 2-year-old Clara dons her four rubber booties to go out into the intense cold of a Helsinki winter morning, she typically does a hop and a skip before she settles down.
Unveiling the Health Disparities Faced by Black Americans: A Call to Action
The journey to good health is not always a level playing field, and for Black Americans, it often begins with a stark disadvantage. A growing body of research reveals a concerning trend: Black individuals experience a shorter life span compared to their White counterparts. In a nation where health should be a universal right, the discrepancies are glaring. Let's delve into the factors contributing to these disparities and consider the urgent need for collective action.
Navigating Modern Challenges with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Timeless Wisdom
In his iconic "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech on April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. emphatically declared that grappling with racial, social, and economic injustices was a matter of survival. Fast forward fifty-six years, and this assertion still resonates powerfully today. Like King, we must not resort to violence to handle the issues of the day but must err on the side of peace to be nonviolent.
Bill Ackman, taking a page from his Wall Street playbook, backs rebel candidates to join Harvard’s board
Billionaire Bill Ackman is stepping up his campaign to overhaul Harvard University by throwing his considerable influence behind a slate of four outsider candidates vying to join the university’s board of overseers.
