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David Rye has been hearing a lot less French on the mountain bike trails this summer. Rye is the outdoor center director at the von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort (yes, of ‘The Sound of Music’ fame). Stowe, Vermont — along with other northern reaches of the state — is a popular locale for Canadian visitors, since it’s easily drivable …

President Donald Trump is declaring inflation dead. Do most Americans — and data — agree? During an appearance on Fox News early Friday, Trump claimed that he “already solved” inflation. “Costs are down. Look at energy costs. You’re going to have $2 gasoline pretty soon,” Trump said on “Fox & Friends,” adding, “I’ve solved just about every problem.” But according …

WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next week. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 6 rose by 27,000 to 263,000, the Labor …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries and airfares jumped while new data showed applications for unemployment aid soared, putting the Federal Reserve in an increasingly tough spot as it prepares to cut rates at its meeting next week despite persistent price pressures. Consumer prices increased 2.9% in August from a year earlier, the …

Smoking cannabis could have a catastrophic effect on fertility and fetal development, a new study suggests.  In the US, cannabis use has nearly doubled in the past decade with 21.8 percent of individuals aged 12 years and older – 61.8 million people – reporting marijuana use in 2023, up from 12.6 percent in 2013.  Researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada say …

For Kasey McBlais, a 42-year-old single mom who lives in Maine with her two elementary school-aged children, the cost of running a household is only getting more expensive, from buying groceries to paying for her home’s upkeep. “It’s really challenging,” McBlais, who works at a nonprofit, says of managing her expenses. “It’s paycheck to paycheck.” Cleaning her chimney cost $500 …

Just 1 in 4 Americans believe Trump administration vaccine shifts are based on science, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  Reuters Who do you trust when it comes to vaccines and health standards? Hear what fellow Hoosiers think  WTHR Divided Opinions: Americans Question Vaccine Recommendations  Devdiscourse Most Americans skipping COVID-19 vaccine this fall amid policy changes: KFF poll  Cleveland.com Republicans, take note: Voters trust Democrats more on …

Experts are warning that potent marijuana may lead to serious mental health issues, including schizophrenia and psychosis.  In the US, cannabis use has nearly doubled in the past decade with 21.8 percent of individuals aged 12 years and older – 61.8 million people – reporting cannabis use in 2023, up from 12.6 percent in 2013.  The content of THC, the …

Forbes released its 2025 list of the 400 wealthiest Americans on September 9, naming South African-born entrepreneur Elon Musk as the richest person in the US for the fourth year in a row. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, broke the $400 billion mark, making him the first person in history to reach this milestone. The Forbes billionaires list highlights …

Three Louisiana residents are among the 400 richest Americans. Here’s who they are  NOLA.com List: This is the wealthiest person in your state, latest Forbes report says  The Hill Forbes list ranks 400 richest people in America. How many are in Michigan? Is Trump on it?  Lansing State Journal Where Todd Graves ranks on the latest Forbes 400 list  Baton Rouge Business Report How …