US consumer prices stayed high in August as Iran war pushed energy costs up
Annualized inflation rate was 3.4%, same as July, and core inflation, which omits energy and food prices, was up to 2.4%US consumer prices remained st...
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is...
Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahe...
August reveals Australians’ big appetite for weight-loss drugs, love for ‘dupe’ brands and an accelerating EV uptake
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The Sneakers You'll Wear From August Through Thanksgiving
Fall will be here before you know it (whether you like it or not), and it's time to start thinking about the sneakers that will get you through the se...
US consumer confidence falls in August as gas prices remain above $4 per gallon
Confidence index drops to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July amid frustration after five years of elevated inflationAmericans’ confidence in the economy...
Time’s running out! Save $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup communit...
Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup communit...
Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup communit...
US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iran
Energy prices have been high since the US-Israel war with Iran began and the strait of Hormuz was blockedUS gas prices this month are so far the highe...
GTA VI is getting an ‘extended look’ at the end of August
We'll be getting an in-depth preview of Grand Theft Auto VI very soon: Rockstar announced this morning that it will be airing an "extended look" at th...
13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer
This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering summer heat and hu...
UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran warBritish households will be able to buy plug-in sol...
Cyclospora outbreaks causing diarrhea in US expected to continue through August
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says they are scouring food supply chain for culprit, which may be lettuceWhat is cyclosporiasis, the paras...
Reform to ask for Clacton byelection to be held on 6 August after Farage resignation
Constituents to vote in contest being boycotted by major parties over financial scandal surrounding Reform leaderReform UK will request that the Clact...
Google is hosting its next Made by Google launch event for Pixel hardware on August 12th in New York City, according to an invitation sent by Google t...
Edinburgh festivals hope to launch joint box office for all 11 August events
Bosses believe having single booking process will drive up ticket sales for all festivals to offset funding squeezeThe Edinburgh festivals hope to lau...
Sony’s new fight stick and gaming monitor launch in August
Sony is sharing new details about some of its upcoming gaming-focused hardware, including pricing and August launch dates for its FlexStrike fight sti...
