Commentary argues inflation pressure extends beyond energy prices
Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s target despite the effect of elevated fuel prices, according to the commentary. It says
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News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
American2Day
News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
Michigan News
Food recalls steer some mid-Michigan shoppers toward farmers markets
Some mid-Michigan shoppers are avoiding supermarkets and buying more produce at farmers markets after a series of high-profile food recalls.
Eaton County
Eaton Rapids girls reach first state basketball final
Eaton Rapids defeated Flint Powers Catholic 46-36 in the Class B semifinal at the Breslin Center, reaching the first state
Ingham County
Lansing police investigate fatal early-morning stabbing
Lansing police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man early Thursday morning. Officers responding to a suspicious situation
Opinion
Hiring People Still Requires Talking to People
Companies should use AI aggressively in recruiting where it helps recruiters do better work. They should not use it as
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken opens old mill property to outside bids after investor makes rival pitch
The village council's biggest decision of the night concerned the former Hoover mill property downtown. After months of working toward
National
Supreme Court temporarily allows White House ballroom work to continue
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom at
Money
Market gains outpace typical midterm-year pattern despite recent volatility
The S&P 500 was up 11.6% for the year through Aug. 20, even after a sharp market decline, compared with
Local News
Ionia’s sandstone courthouse anchors a collection of historic landmarks
Ionia County’s courthouse is the largest structure built from Ionia sandstone. Quarrymen cut the stone locally, and county offices moved
Austria’s July inflation estimate falls to 2.7% as food prices ease
Austria’s annual inflation rate was expected to ease to 2.7% in July from 3.2% in June, according to a flash
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Michigan cyclosporiasis cases strain local disease investigators
More than 10,000 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported in Michigan this summer, including more than 900 in Washtenaw County since
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June inflation eased as gas prices fell, but household pressure remains
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge fell 0.1% in June from May, lowering the annual rate to 3.7% from 4.1%,
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Michigan Senate primary dispute intensifies over Israel and campaign spending
Tensions in Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary escalated online after Abdul El-Sayed criticized AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobbying organization that has
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EPA proposes ozone compliance finding for parts of Michigan
The EPA is proposing to declare parts of southwest and southeast Michigan, including Detroit, Muskegon and Berrien counties, as meeting
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Rand Paul releases 1,500 pages of Fauci’s personal COVID diary
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, has released more than 1,500 pages
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Bond yields surge after Fed holds rates steady without guidance
The Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged this week, and Chairman Kevin Warsh gave no signal on the future
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New poll puts Trump approval at historic low for a second-term president
A new CNN/SSRS poll found President Donald Trump's approval rating at 34%, with 66% disapproving, a net rating of -32
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Court filing contradicts energy secretary’s testimony on grant cuts
A July 15 court filing from Trump administration lawyers stated that grant cancellations were based solely on whether a recipient
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