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Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation declined slightly last month as the cost of gas and groceries slipped, though prices are still rising more quickly than before the Iran war, posing challenges for the White House as the midterm elections near. Consumer prices increased 3.4% in July from a year ago, down slightly from 3.5% in June, the Labor Department said Wednesday. Inflation had fallen to 2.4% before the Iran war. On a monthly basis, prices rose just 0.1% from June to July. The mild decrease is the second straight decline after sharply higher gas prices pushed inflation to 4.2% in ...

Coming to some of Pennsylvania’s most picturesque places: Data centers

Rich Troscianecki spent a decade searching for a slice of paradise. After raising a family in a sprawling New Jersey suburb, he and his wife craved a more peaceful place with lots of woods and a water view. They finally found the perfect spot deep in the Pocono Mountains, an ecotourism mecca ...

City council, staff, consultant field questions about Zoning, SALDO updates

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven City Council, along with staff and its consultant from Michael Baker International spent Monday evening fielding questions and concerns regarding its proposed overhaul of its Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). This served as ...

‘Momentus Occasion’: PSU to hand out millionth degree on Aug. 15

BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Board of Commissioners celebrated a major milestone being reached by one of its longest running partners this week. The board unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday morning, celebrating Penn State University’s millionth degree, which will be handed out at its summer commencement on Saturday, Aug. 15. PSU Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Fotis Sotiropoulus and Director of Local Government and Community Relations Julian Morales attended the commissioners’ weekly meeting to speak about the major milestone, which Chair Mark Higgins ...