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Inflation Rises, Narrowing Chances for a Fed Rate Cut

The latest report on inflation seems to validate the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates unchanged. A day after a split Federal Reserve defied political pressure to hold interest rates steady, an inflation measure closely followed by the central bank showed prices increased 0.3% last month. The personal consumption expenditures price index was in line with estimates for the month, although the annual rate of 2.6% was a notch higher than expected and follows May’s 2.3% rate. The core index that omits energy and food […]

todayAugust 1, 2025 1

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Emaciated Dog Found In Suffolk Dies; Police Seek Information

Police are seeking information after a severely emaciated dog died during surgery in Mastic. SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — A dog was found severely emaciated in Mastic and later died, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and detectives from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office's biological, environmental and animal safety team, called BEAST, are seeking information regarding the dog, police said. A good Samaritan found a severely underweight Rhodesian Ridgeback in Mastic on July 19, police said. The dog was taken […]

todayAugust 1, 2025 1

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Should Congress Be Banned From Trading Stocks?

A Senate panel advanced a bill to combat insider trading, but full passage is far from certain. Should members of Congress, who regularly get briefings on major global developments before the public hears about them, be legally permitted to trade individual stocks? Or should that kind of insider knowledge come with restrictions on their ability to invest? Americans who take the latter position may be happy to learn that a key Senate committee has narrowly voted to send legislation prohibiting federal lawmakers […]

todayJuly 31, 2025 1

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Steamy Temperatures Lead To Soaking Rain, Flash Flood Threat On LI: NWS

Here's what to know about Mother Nature's plans for Long Island in the coming days. LONG ISLAND, NY — After days of sweltering heat, Long Island is slated for a cool-down, but the oppressive temps will be followed by soaking rains and a flood watch, the National Weather Service said. According to the NWS, a heat advisory, with the heat index making it feel as though it's up to 101 degrees, remains in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday. In addition, […]

todayJuly 31, 2025 1

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America’s Best Hospitals: 2025-2026 Honor Roll and Overview

U.S. News ranks the top hospitals in the nation, plus the best hospitals in each state and metro area. For more than 30 years, the mission of U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals rankings has been to help guide patients, in consultation with their doctors, to the right hospital when they need care. Because each patient's needs are different, U.S. News offers rankings and ratings in more than three dozen different health care services, including cancer care, orthopedics and heart […]

todayJuly 30, 2025 1

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Bacteria Scare Closes Town Of Islip Beach: Health Dept.

Suffolk County health officials have closed a beach in the Town of Islip due to excessive bacterial contamination. RONKONKOMA, NY — A beach in the Town of Islip is closed for swimming, the Suffolk County Health Department announced on Monday. Ronkonkoma Beach is closed to bathing due to excessive bacteria levels, officials said in a statement. According to Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gregson Pigott, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of […]

todayJuly 30, 2025 1

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Angry France Slams US Trade Pact ‘Submission’ as EU Peers Breathe Sigh of Relief

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -France denounced the trade agreement between the European Union and the U.S. as a "submission" on Monday though other EU states largely backed a deal they acknowledged was lopsided but which averts an economically damaging trade war with Washington. The framework deal, announced on Sunday between two economies accounting for almost a third of global trade, will see the U.S. impose a 15% import tariff on most EU goods from next month, but offers some protection for critical […]

todayJuly 29, 2025 3

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These Are The Top 3 Beaches In New York, Report Says

As New York residents flock to beaches across the state this summer, these 3 top are at the top of travelers' lists, report says. NEW YORK — Summer is here, and New York residents are flocking to beaches across the state to revel in the sheer beauty of the season. While every New York resident likely has a beach they frequent more often than others, a few have risen to the top of travelers' lists, according to TripAdvisor ratings. The state's […]

todayJuly 29, 2025 2

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US-EU Deal Sets a 15% Tariff on Most Goods and Averts the Threat of a Trade War With a Global Shock

The United States and the European Union have agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — The United States and the European Union agreed on Sunday to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties on both sides that might have sent shock waves through economies around the globe. The sweeping announcement came after President Donald Trump and European Commission chief Ursula von der […]

todayJuly 28, 2025 1

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