James WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge fell further in December and consumer spending fell – the latest evidence that the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes is slowing the economy. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed prices rose 5% last month from a year earlier, compared with a 5.5% year-over-year increase … Read more
Comedian Jay Leno attends the 2016 St. George’s Theater Gala at St. George Theater on March 11, 2016 in New York City. John Lamparski/WireImage Jay Leno is on the mend again! In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal Posted on Thursday, the 72-year-old comedian revealed he was recovering from a recent motorcycle accident that … Read more
Second chances don’t come often in life, and third chances? Well, they are even less likely. Occasionally though, that third time around can be the charm as they say, and it does tell the story of how quarterback Phil Jurkovec now finds himself in Pitt. Jurkovec was one of WPIAL’s most high-profile quarterbacks in recent … Read more
Is it better to wear underwear than to commando? The experts have a few thoughts. (Photo: Getty Images) Although we’ve been socialized to believe that we should wear underwear on a daily basis, have you ever taken a minute to ask yourself if it’s essential and if it’s really good for you? At first glance, … Read more
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer spending fell in December, putting the economy on a weaker growth path heading into 2023, while inflation continued to decline, which could give the Federal Reserve some leeway to further slow the pace of its interest rate hikes next week. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. … Read more
The Democratic majority in Michigan’s Senate on Thursday approved a measure that would move the state’s presidential primary to earlier in the year. The 20-18 party-line vote to move the primary from mid-March to late February every four years is favored by Democrats but could significantly hurt Republicans ahead of what is expected to be … Read more
Doctors arranged an ultrasound for Chloe Etheridge (not pictured), who found two tumors on her ovaries.Getty Images A 24-year-old woman found out she had ovarian cancer after her stomach pain got so bad she went to the emergency room. Doctors arranged for an ultrasound, which found two tumors on Chloe Etheridge’s ovaries. Etheridge told SWNS … Read more
New Ferrari team principal: ‘The goal is to win’Ferrari Frédéric Vasseur has been appointed team principal at Ferrari for 2023, joining the Sauber-owned Alfa Romeo team, to replace Mattia Binotto. Ferrari was the first championship leader last season before falling on hard times and failing to win in the final 11 races of the season. … Read more
After months of waiting for the long-awaited start of the Link Jarrett era, Florida State’s baseball season is just around the corner. The Seminoles officially begin their preseason camp Friday afternoon, three weeks before Jarrett’s first game as head coach at his alma mater on Feb. 17 against James Madison. While long-term expectations are high … Read more
By Jeff Mason and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Flags are lowered, painful statements are issued, calls to lawmakers are made again. Following two mass shootings in California this week, President Joe Biden followed a heartfelt and familiar script of outrage and grief over gun violence in America, coupled with a renewed call for Congress … Read more