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Inflation is falling, but your groceries are still expensive. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.5% in June over the past 12 months, cooling from its 4.2% in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. While the index — measuring how much the cost of everyday items changes over time — saw the biggest drop since 2020, it’s not good news for grocery shoppers. The fall mostly came from energy, as the index fell 5.7%, the largest one-month drop since April 2020. The gasoline index also decreased by 9.7% over the month. Along with energy costs dropping, auto prices helped…

Parents in the US will no longer have to pay for a premium Spotify family subscription to set up a managed account for their kids, as the music streaming giant has made it free for all. On Wednesday, the company announced the immediate expansion of free managed accounts across all…

Published on 15/07/2026 – 16:14 GMT+2 Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged his “wholehearted support” to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham. “I will give my wholehearted support to my successor. I want this Labour government to be a success,” he…

Published on 15/07/2026 – 14:52 GMT+2 Boasting vibrant cities, wild coastlines and renowned hospitality, Ireland has become one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. The Emerald Isle has so many things to see and do that deciding on which ones to include on an Ireland travel itinerary could pose the…

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