Inflation slows to 2.4% in January, at tamest pace since last May

Inflation slowed in January to its tamest pace since May 2025 as the economy seemingly skirts the full effects of President Trump’s tariffs for now – helped by falling gasoline prices. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in January, undershooting expectations and decelerating to its pace last May – just a month after Trump unveiled steep “Liberation Day” tariffs that economists warned would reheat prices, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. The core figure – which excludes volatile food and energy prices – decelerated to 2.5%, its coolest level since 2021. Consumer inflation has been steadily inching down from…

AOC won’t say whether US should defend Taiwan if China invades

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) stumbled over her words at the Munich Security Conference on Friday and wouldn’t commit to defending Taiwan if China ever invades. “Um, you know, I think that this is such a, you know, I think that this is, this is of course a very longstanding policy…

Gavin Newsom calls Trump’s climate deregulation ‘death sentence’ for US automakers — as Californians reap ,400 savings

Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed the Trump administration’s sweeping environmental deregulations are a “death sentence” for the US auto industry, slamming the rollback that’s estimated to save California drivers $2,400 — while also trying to take credit for boosting “manufacturing innovation” in the country. In remarks at the Munich Security Conference…

Trump says Zelensky must ‘get moving’ with Ukraine peace talks

President Trump jabbed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday — blaming him for a lack of progress in peace talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion. “Zelensky is going to have to get moving,” Trump told reporters as he departed the White House for North Carolina. “Russia wants to…

Paramount Skydance sweetens WBD offer as it vies to topple Netflix deal

Paramount Skydance on Tuesday sent a sweetened version of its $30 per share all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery’s board as its battle to topple Netflix’s acquisition deal heats up. The revised offer includes an agreement to pay the $2.8 billion termination fee to Netflix, as well as a “ticking…

What to know as the Dodgers begin Spring Training

The Dodgers open spring training this week, with pitchers and catchers scheduled to report on Thursday, February 12. Here’s an inside look at where the team stands as camp begins: Best position battle If the Dodgers get through spring with a fully healthy roster, most positions should take care of…

Should you buy a new or used camera for astrophotography?

Astrophotography — the craft of capturing the night sky — is a captivating blend of art and science, and a hobby that rewards patience and technique. For many photographers who are just getting started or upgrading their gear, a core question is what kind of camera gear they invest in.Astrophotography…

Dodgers should face little competition for NL West supremacy

After four straight NL West titles — and 12 of their last 13 — there’s little room for speculation that the Dodgers will fall off that perch this season. While they reloaded with Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker, the rest of the division didn’t do much to take serious steps towards…

Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘thank goodness you’re stopping’ Epstein, claimed Ghislaine Maxwell was ‘evil’ in 2006 phone call: FBI document

Donald Trump personally called the police chief of Palm Beach, Fla. in 2006 to personally thank him for investigating Jeffrey Epstein — and told him to “focus on” the disgraced financier’s “evil” accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, according to a newly released FBI document. According to the summary of an October 2019…

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