Core inflation spikes in July, but tariff price impacts still muted

A Tuesday report from the Labor Department shows overall annual inflation held steady in July even as prices on consumer goods and services moved up slightly on a monthly basis.

US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge

The U.S. government's budget deficit grew nearly 20% in July to $291 billion despite a nearly $21 billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump's tariffs, with outlays growing faster than receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

How to view the Perseid meteor shower at its peak Tuesday night

Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will be the best time to view the Perseid meteor shower as it reaches its peak.

Man admits trying to smuggle 850 protected turtles valued at $1.4M to Hong Kong

A New York resident has admitted he tried to smuggle protected turtles worth more than $1 million from the United States to Hong Kong by shipping them in boxes labeled "plastic animal toys."

Ukraine, sidelined in Trump-Putin summit, fights Russian grab for more territory

Small bands of Russian soldiers thrust deeper into eastern Ukraine on Tuesday before a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump.

133-year old Kodak says it might have to cease operations

New York (cnn) — Eastman Kodak, the 133-year-old photography company, is warning investors that it might not survive

US permits to build single family homes are down. Is Salt Lake City part of the national trend?

Last year saw a welcome rebound in new home construction in the U.S., but permits for single-family homes are down for the first half of 2025.

Gov. Newsom says he'll back down from redistricting threats if Texas throws out new maps

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would drop threats to redraw California's congressional map if red states dropped efforts to alter the political landscape before next year's midterm elections.

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Look what you made her do. Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl."

US consumer prices increase moderately in July; data quality concerns rising

U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in July, though rising costs for goods because of import tariffs led to a measure of underlying inflation posting its largest gain in six months.

Plane crashes into parked aircraft while landing at Montana airport, sparking fire

A small plane landing on Monday at a Montana airport crashed into a parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries, authorities said.