Death toll in Alaska landslide increases to 4 after body of 11-year-old found Sunday, November 26 by ABC NewsThe body of an 11-year-old girl missing after a landslide in Alaska has been found, increasing the death toll to four, according to state officials.The body of Kara Heller was found on Saturday just after 6:30 p.m. local time after a scent detection K-9... Read More.
Chipotle, McDonald’s executives on how costs could hit consumers when California minimum wage increases Thursday, November 2 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The cost of doing business in California could soon be slightly more expensive with minimum wages set to increase in April. But what does that mean for menu prices at fast food restaurants that employ hourly workers?A spokesperson for Chipotle confirmed... Read More.
Infant mortality rate increases 3% in 2022, rising for first time in two decades: CDC Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Infant mortality rates in the United States increased last year for the first time in two decades, according to new federal provisional data.For the report, published early Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Vital Statistics,... Read More.
Ecology: WA’s carbon market may not be big enough to stop price increases Friday, October 13 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Washington state's carbon market on its own may not be large enough or liquid enough to stop allowance prices from becoming prohibitively expensive, according... Read More.
These major cities have experienced the highest temperature increases in recent years, research shows Thursday, October 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Major cities around the world have experienced alarming temperature increases in recent years, new research shows.Average temperatures in several major cities in OECD countries have risen by more than 10% since 2019 alone, which could indicate amplified effects of climate change... Read More.
State Transportation Commission Increases Ferry Fares for the Next Two Years Saturday, August 12 by Anita MoffettDue to state budget requirements, the rates to ride the ferry are going up this year and again the next.At a meeting on Thursday August 10th, the Washington State Transportation Commission approved increases in ferry rates by 4.25% both this year and next; each... Read More.
Inflation data expected to show significant slowdown of price increases Wednesday, July 12 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Inflation data to be released on Wednesday will show whether the U.S. economy extended a monthslong cooldown of price increases in June, offering further relief for consumers and welcome news for the Federal Reserve as it weighs an additional interest rate hike.The... Read More.
Amid shortage of generic Adderall, frustration builds as demand increases Thursday, March 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Months after the Food and Drug Administration first indicated that there was a shortage of ADHD drugs, suppliers are warning that those shortfalls could continue throughout the year -- a source of frustration amid increased demand and diagnoses.Amphetamine mixed salts, commonly... Read More.
Obesity drugs often aren’t covered by insurance. Experts say this limits access, increases disparities. Tuesday, February 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Deborah Horn wants to give her patients with obesity the best possible care. But too often, the conversation in appointments isn't focused on picking the best treatment options, which sometimes includes anti-obesity medication.Instead, the conversations are focused on cost and... Read More.
Fed approves 0.25% hike, softening rate increases again Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was raising its short-term borrowing rate another 0.25%, the central bank's second consecutive decision to slow rate increases while extending an effort to cool the economy and dial back inflation.The Fed has put forward a string of... Read More.
Federal Reserve approves 0.5% hike, slowing rate increases Wednesday, December 14 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was raising its short-term borrowing rate another 0.5%, slowing an aggressive series of rate increases while continuing an effort to cool the economy and dial back inflation.The increase in borrowing costs matched economist predictions.The latest rate... Read More.
Powerball prize increases to $800M after no jackpot winner in latest drawing Thursday, October 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A whopping $800 million is up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing on Saturday night, lottery officials said, in what is expected to be the second biggest jackpot drawing of all time.The winning numbers drawn on Wednesday night were 19,... Read More.