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Prices were 2.7% higher last month compared with a year ago, and core inflation went up at a higher pace than what was seen in JuneUS prices continued to rise in July, according to key economic data released on Tuesday, as Donald Trump’s international tariffs shakeup started to impact consumer costs.Prices were 2.7% higher last month compared with a year ago, according to the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the prices of a basket of goods and services. Though inflation dipped down in the spring, the annualized inflation rate jumped up 0.4% since April. Continue reading... Source link :

Maple, a springer spaniel, is part of a project at a Michigan university focused on risk factors affecting the bees’ healthOne dog in Michigan hasn’t been content with merely belonging to the species famously known as man’s best friend. She has strived to be bees’ best friend, too.Maple, a springer spaniel aged nine, is earning news headlines by helping Michigan State University (MSU) researchers identify bacteria that is harmful for bee colonies. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/12/michigan-dog-bacteria-honeybees Author : Ramon Antonio Vargas and agencies Publish date : 2025-08-12 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Medical officials report at least 34 people were killed on Monday, with more than 15 people killed waiting for aidPeople have gathered to protest the Israeli killing of six journalists in Gaza.Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said now is not the time to recognise a Palestinian state. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/aug/12/gaza-israel-lobal-outcry-killing-of-six-journalists-al-jazeera-middle-east-latest-updates-live Author : Hayden Vernon Publish date : 2025-08-12 07:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Yearly spectacle, most visible in northern hemisphere, is caused by Earth passing through debris of ancient cometIt is time for stargazers to dig out the deckchairs to try to enjoy what is considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year.The Perseids are expected to peak on the night of 12 August, although they have been active from mid-July and will continue to be visible for a further couple of weeks. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/aug/12/stargazers-prepare-for-meteor-shower-of-the-year-as-the-perseids-peak Author : Nicola Davis Science correspondent Publish date : 2025-08-12 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.