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Ticker: Inflation slows but prices remain elevated

U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy. Consumer prices rose 3.4% in July from a year ago, down slightly from 3.5% in June, the Labor Department said Wednesday. But inflation is still higher than before the Iran war began in February, when it was 2.4%. On a monthly basis, prices rose just 0.1% from June to July. Suit aims to halt Truth Social fee President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him ...

PA CareerLink Blair County will celebrate PA CareerLink Days by hosting its annual Fall Job Fair Aug. 26 at the Jaffa Shrine. The event will feature 95-plus employers from Blair County and surrounding communities who are actively recruiting for a wide range of full-time, part-time, seasonal and entry-level positions. The job fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with veteran priority access from 9:30 to 10 a.m. This free event provides job seekers with the opportunity to meet directly with hiring managers, participate in interviews and explore careers in healthcare, manufacturing, ...

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace said Tuesday it has signed a contract with SpaceX to send its first satellites into orbit aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission in 2027, as the Southeast Asian nation moves to develop its nascent space industry. VinSpace will launch its ...

Briefcase: South Hills recognized for excellence

South Hills School of Business & Technology’s Altoona Campus has been named a 2025-26 ACCSC School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. This marks the second consecutive accreditation cycle the campus has earned this prestigious national recognition. The School of Excellence designation is awarded to institutions that demonstrate exceptional achievement in academic quality, student success and continuous improvement. To receive the award, schools must successfully complete the accreditation process with no outstanding compliance findings, ...

Ticker: US stocks edge further from their records

U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Tuesday for a second modest drop since setting its all-time high at the end of last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.6%. Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days President Donald Trump has extended a waiver for 90 days, allowing foreign ships to transport goods among U.S. ports. This includes oil, fertilizers, and other fossil fuel products. The ...

US stocks edge down from their record after oil climbs

NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market edged down from its all-time high on Monday, while oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% from its record set on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial ...