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US inflation falls to lowest level since May 2021

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

Prices are moving in a more palatable direction for US consumers.Annual inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, dropped in March for the ninth consecutive month. And for the first time since September 2020, grocery prices fell on a monthly basis.Prices rose 5% for the 12 months ended in March, down from 6% in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. Annual CPI plunged to its lowest rate since May 2021, helped by year-over-year comparisons to a period when food and energy prices spiked amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Still, CPI showed some cooling on a monthly basis. The index, which measures price changes over time for a basket of goods, ticked up 0.1% from February, as compared to a previous 0.4% increase.Shelter costs, which tend to reflect lagging data, were the largest contributor of the monthly gain, offsetting sharp declines across energy categories, according to the BLS.The food at home index dropped 0.3% for the month, helped by lower ...

New “entertainment district” can help transform downtown San Jose economy: developer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

Downtown San Jose skyline, looking southwest, including (left to right) The Grad residential tower, 360 Residences, San Jose Marriott hotel, The 88 residential tower, Signia by Hilton San Jose hotel, 50 West office tower, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph and the Bank of Italy historic tower. (George Avalos/Bay Area News Group)SAN JOSE — A vibrant “entertainment district” could help revitalize and transform San Jose’s urban core and help revive the area’s economy as it attempts to recover from its coronavirus-induced maladies, a busy developer says.An array of entertainment venues are already active and operating in downtown San Jose, said developer Gary Dillabough, who has ventured into the city’s urban core with an array of real estate projects.“Downtown San Jose has over 25 exceptional venues and some of the best weather in the United States,” said Dillabough, co-founder and chief executive officer with Urban Community, a real e...

Overnight fire near I-80 in Berkeley causes closure of ramps at University Avenue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

BERKELEY — An overnight fire caused on-ramps to Interstate 80 to be closed in both directions, the California Highway Patrol said.Fire crews from Berkeley put out the blaze after it was first reported about 2:05 a.m., according to the CHP.The fire required authorities to inspect the University Avenue on-ramp and areas near it for damage, according to the CHP.The on-ramp to eastbound I-80 remained closed at 8 a.m. The on-ramp to westbound I-80 opened about 6:05 a.m. The CHP was providing traffic control.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Fire at Oakland homeless camp shuts down freeway on-ramp

Bystanders intervene as 80-year-old man is sexually assaulted at Michigan rest stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

Police said an 80-year-old Melvindale resident was sexually assaulted by a man at the Michigan Welcome Center on northbound I-75 in Monroe Township.Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough said the incident occurred at about 2:29 p.m. on April 10.The Monroe County Central Dispatch received reports of a man grabbing several males by the genitals in the bathroom at the Welcome Center before physically attacking and sexually assaulting the Melvindale man in the lobby and dragging him into the bathroom.Witnesses and bystanders intervened and the suspect, a 32-year-old Detroit man, fled the Welcome Center on foot, crossing the northbound travel lanes of I-75 to a vehicle parked on the southbound median shoulder.Multiple deputies were dispatched to the scene.The first deputy to arrive located the suspect, who was in a silver Chevrolet Impala.The suspect fled southbound and the deputy pursued him.An Erie Township police officer joined the pursuit.The vehicle pursuit continued southbound and cr...

California snowmelt forecast highlights flood risk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

This winter's massive Sierra Nevada snowpack could lead to devastating floods, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley and Tulare Lake Basin, as spring and summer snowmelt volumes pick up speed with the arrival of warm weather and sunshine, according to state water prognosticators. In its April to July snowmelt forecast, the California Department of Water Resources is predicting river systems up and down the state will receive volumes of water well above average, sometimes dramatically so. ‘Death of Downtown’ study: San Francisco ranks last The large amount of water isn't unexpected given the incredibly wet winter conditions and dam operators, water system managers, flood control districts and emergency response officials are working to coordinate how much water to move through the state's storage and delivery systems at specific times to capture as much as possible for urban, agricultural and environmental uses while also trying to reduce flood risks. "The main thing we...

McLean frozen food startup 8 Myles lands big investment to get its mac and cheese in more stores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

McLean frozen food brand 8 Myles Inc. is closing a $1.05 million seed round this week to expand its operations and hire its first-ever full time employee.  Co-founded by Myles Powell in 2015, 8 Myles makes frozen homestyle macaroni and cheese dinners that use no preservatives or artificial ingredients. It was in the process of raising money for the seed round that Powell began to hone his pitch to investors, emphasizing an ingredient label in which “you can pronounce all the words.”“It’s not a science project, just real food,” said Powell, its CEO. “I think once that started to click, our strategy changed with fundraising and that’s what got the interest from investors.”Powell didn’t start out making mac and cheese. When he founded the company, he planned to produce and sell eight different barbecue sauces — hence the name 8 Myles — before realizing that mac and cheese was his true specialty.It marked the second major pivot for Powell ...

Moore firma ley que elimina el límite de tiempo para demandar por abuso sexual infantil

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — El gobernador Wes Moore firmó una ley el martes para poner fin al estatuto de limitaciones de Maryland sobre cuándo se pueden presentar demandas civiles por abuso sexual infantil contra instituciones.La firma del proyecto de ley se produce menos de una semana después de que el fiscal general del estado publicara un informe que documentaba el alcance del abuso durante 80 años y acusaba a los líderes de la iglesia de décadas de encubrimiento.Según la ley actual, las personas en Maryland que dicen haber sido abusadas sexualmente cuando eran niños no pueden demandar después de cumplir los 38 años.“No existe un estatuto de limitaciones sobre el daño que perdura durante décadas después de que alguien es agredido”, subrayó Moore. “No existe un estatuto de limitaciones sobre el trauma que daña a tantos hasta el día de hoy, y esta ley refleja exactamente esa verdad”.La Asamblea General de Maryland aprobó la medida la semana pasada, horas después de que el Fiscal General...

Cómo declarar la renta en Colombia en la DIAN: link, requisitos, documentos, montos y más

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

(CNN) — Cada año debes presentar ante la Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) la declaración de renta con la información sobre tus ingresos, deducciones y gastos del año anterior, para pagar los impuestos que te corresponden si vives en Colombia. Te damos una guía sobre cómo hacerlo y las fechas clave a tener en cuenta.¿Cómo presentar la declaración de impuestos ante la DIAN?Aquí el paso a paso para presentar la declaración de renta de forma efectiva para evitar sanciones o multas:Reúne todos los documentos necesarios para tu declaración de renta, como comprobantes de ingresos, egresos, retenciones en la fuente y otros documentos que justifiquen tus entradas y salidas de dinero durante el año fiscal.Ingresa al sitio web de la DIAN  y busca la opción para presentar la declaración de renta. Para acceder a la plataforma usa tu usuario y contraseña.Selecciona el formulario que corresponde a tu situación tributaria.Completa el formulario con la información solicitada,...

Big flames, raining embers in New Jersey pine barrens fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

MANCHESTER, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey wildfire tore through 3,800 acres in the state’s pine barrens, raining down embers and confronting firefighters with 200-foot high flames, but leaving no one injured and property intact, officials said Wednesday.The blaze in Manchester, near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, forced the evacuation of dozens of homes late Tuesday, with police going door-to-door to ask people to go to a temporary shelter at a nearby high school.The fire started Tuesday afternoon amid gusty winds, warm temperatures, low humidity and dried-out fuel, according to Trevor Raynor, a warden with state’s forest fire service. It’s about 50% contained as of Wednesday morning, but officials said they didn’t expect its perimeter to grow further.“This fire exhibited extreme fire behavior,” said John Cecil, an assistant commissioner in the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. “I don’t mean to be dramatic, but this was a severe situation th...

Colorado AG settles lawsuit against Juul, state to receive $31.7M

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Nearly three years after filing a lawsuit against Juul for marketing toward children and teens, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that his office has agreed to a settlement with the e-cigarette manufacturer.According to a release from Weiser's office, the multistate settlement is worth a total of $462 million, of which Colorado will get $31.7 million. 5 Colorado traffic laws you might not know The money will be used to cover costs and attorneys' fees, as well as "other consumer-welfare purposes." The AG's release said this includes efforts to prevent tobacco use among kids and teens. "While no amount of money or new restrictions on Juul’s business practices can undo the harms caused by the teen vaping epidemic, this settlement will make great strides towards reducing it and can support young people who are hurting now more than ever," Weiser said in the release. Hybrid Jeep’s battery explodes during fire response Juul was accused of marketing to te...