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A widely followed measure of inflation accelerated slightly less than expected in July on an annual basis as President Donald Trump’s tariffs showed mostly modest impacts and investors grew more confidence about interest rate cuts ahead.The consumer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month and 2.7% on a 12-month basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. That compared with the respective Dow Jones estimates for 0.2% and 2.8%.Excluding food and energy, the core CPI increased 0.3% for the month and 3.1% from a year ago, compared with the forecasts for 0.3% and 3%. Federal Reserve officials…

Brent Copstead, owner of Geneva Winery, is expanding the business to include an event venue and a larger production facility located in Elburn. He also is aiming to establish a vineyard on land near Elburn. Sandy Bressner/Shaw Media Brent Copstead started making wine as a hobby when he and his family moved to the Kane County area from Washington state in 2014. “I got a kit and played with different flavors,” he said. “It got to a point where all my friends were taking all my wine, so I decided to step up and open a little tasting room in…

The heat and humidity will persist for another 36 hours before we finally get a break. We’ll see highs near 90 today, but with all that humidity, it’s going to feel more like the upper 90s. Relief is on the way late Wednesday as a weather system moves through, dropping both the humidity and the temperatures. It will stay humid today, with some relief coming late Wednesday afternoon This afternoon, the heat builds to near 90, but again, it will feel like it’s in the upper 90s. This will likely be the most uncomfortable day of the week. Showers and…

The Jackson County Commission will accept applications for a Mapping and Appraisal Technician in the Mapping and Appraisal Department from August 12 – August 25, 2025 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.Technician Responsibilities: Assists the general public, performs reception and referral duties. Maintains and updates mapping/real property records, filing, and general office duties. Computer experience necessary.Starting pay: $15.48/hourBenefits Provided: State Retirement, BCBS Health & Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave Please apply in the Personnel Department at the Jackson County Courthouse. Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been…

As the battle over Texas’ redistricting effort stretched into a second week, Gov. Greg Abbott said Republican lawmakers may seek to add more than the five congressional seats proposed in the new map. CBS News political editorial director Hunter Woodall has more. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Loudoun County offers residents opportunities to get involved in local government by serving on a variety of boards, committees and commissions. Board of Zoning AppealsLoudoun County is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). There is one opening for a member whose term would begin September 29, 2025.The duties of the BZA include hearing and deciding: Appeals of administrative decisions and notices of violations made in accordance with the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance Applications for variances as authorized by the Loudoun County Zoning OrdinanceAppeals from the decisions of the Loudoun County Zoning Administrator regarding interpretation of the zoning map…

A Florida Keys boat captain already facing a state manslaughter charge in connection with a 2022 parasailing incident that left a woman dead is now facing a federal manslaughter charge. Daniel Gavin Couch, 52, is facing one count of seaman’s manslaughter after a federal grand jury indicted him, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida said Monday. Couch was previously arrested on a manslaughter charge in Monroe County in September of 2022. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeDaniel Gavin Couch The victim, 33-year-old Supraja Alaparthi, was parasailing with her 10-year-old son and 9-year-old nephew back on…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection patch. (File photo via CBP)  Three U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers fired rounds at a 59-year-old man as he attempted to flee an inspection at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, the agency said Tuesday. The unidentified suspect allegedly tried to evade a secondary border inspection by driving toward a gate at the north end of a lot at about 9 p.m. Monday, but it was blocked. He then drove toward the south end of the lot, where he almost struck officers, according to the San Diego Police Department. The CBP officers fired their…

School officials in Uvalde, Texas, on Monday released text messages, personnel files, student records of the shooter and police body camera video from the 2022 attack at Robb Elementary School, following a yearslong legal battle over public access to the material.The records include emails between top school district officials and also text messages and emails to and from at least two school police officers who were on the scene. The release also contains the personnel file of former Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo, who has been described as the on-scene commander of the law enforcement response.The release included a…

L’Italia ha sottoscritto, insieme all’Unione Europea e ad un gruppo di Stati membri, al Regno Unito, al Canada e ad altri partner, l’appello urgente alle autorità di Israele affinché venga concesso il pieno accesso a Gaza a tutti gli aiuti e venga garantito agli operatori umanitari e alle ong di proseguire in sicurezza il loro impegno per la distribuzione di cibo a favore della popolazione civile nella Striscia. Lo fa sapere la Farnesina.  “La situazione umanitaria richiede azioni urgenti, rafforzando l’impegno umanitario a favore di Gaza – aggiunge il ministero degli Esteri -. Già nelle scorse settimane, nei vari contatti…