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Year-over-year inflation hits lowest level in three years, clearing way for Fed to begin cutting rates

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Measured from a year earlier, prices rose 2.9%, down from 3% in June. It was the mildest year-over-year inflation figure since March 2021.

Body camera footage shows protester knocking Ferguson officer to sidewalk

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

Ferguson police on Tuesday released officer-worn body camera footage showing a protester knocking a Black police officer to the ground on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, leaving the Missouri officer with a life-threatening brain injury.

Getting a concealed gun permit in NYC remains a challenge despite Supreme Court ruling

By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber

In 2022, the Supreme Court struck down a century-old law in New York restricting who could carry a concealed gun. The landmark ruling was seen by Second Amendment supporters as a huge victory and by gun control advocates as opening…

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In AI race with Apple, Google rolls out Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

Google left little doubt that the Pixel 9 phones are meant to be a vessel for the AI technology that is expected to reshape the way people live and work.

How Elon Musk uses his X social media platform to amplify right-wing views

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

As X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used it as a microphone to amplify his political views and those of the often right-wing figures he’s aligned with.

Newsom urges California school districts to restrict student phone use on campus

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to restrict smartphone use on campuses.

Ohio police officer charged with murder in shooting of pregnant Black woman who was accused of shoplifting

By Patrick Orsagos, John Seewer, Associated Press

An Ohio police officer was indicted Tuesday on charges including murder in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young.

Ex-Kansas police chief who led raid on small-town newspaper charged with obstruction of justice

By Associated Press

Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody is accused of persuading a potential witness for an investigation into his conduct of withholding information from authorities.

Live map: Track the path of Hurricane Ernesto

Hurricane Ernesto barreled toward Bermuda on Thursday after leaving hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico without power or water as sweltering heat enveloped the U.S. territory, raising concerns about people’s health.