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Consumer spending in the US rose by 0.6%, with high inflation.
American consumers have slowed down their spending to 0.6% in September. This is a warning sign that the economy remains under severe pressure from a pandemic as well as prolonged periods of high inflation.

The latest payout from Arizona's sheriff has resulted in taxpayers paying $100M
Nearly five decades after Joe Arpaio was elected sheriff of Arizona's largest county, taxpayers now cover one of the major bills left from the thousands upon thousands of lawsuits that he sparked -- and it has risen to $100 million.

The US saw its highest wage increase in 20 years, according to records.
The three months ended in September saw the highest increase in wages in 20-year-old records. This is a clear indication of the rising ability of workers to demand more from companies desperate to fill jobs.

UN and US officials call for action to prevent climate catastrophe
Joe Biden, the U.N.'s highest human rights official and U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy, called for countries to intensify their fight against global warming on Thursday. He described it as a matter of survival for humanity.

In the face of COVID, US economy contracted to a 2% pace last quarter
The U.S. economy was severely affected by the rising number of COVID-19 cases, and the persistent shortages of supplies. It experienced a 2% annual rate growth in the July-September period. This is the lowest quarterly expansion since the start of the recovery from the pandemic recession last year.

California is a drought-stricken state thanks to the 'Atmospheric River'
California was hit with a powerful atmospheric river storm, which set new rainfall records and helped to quell wildfires. It remains to be seen how big of an impact it had on California's drought.

United States issues 1st passport bearing 'X' gender marker
The United States issued its first passport bearing the "X" gender designation. This is a significant milestone in the recognition and protection of the rights of all people.

California drought-stricken California gets record rainfall thanks to a storm
California was hit with a powerful storm that set records for rainfall and diduse wildfires. It remains to be seen how big of an impact it had on California's drought.

Poll: AP-NORC/EPIC: Majority of Americans Concerned About Climate Change
At a time when the majority of Americans view the deteriorating climate with high importance, President Joe Biden will be heading to an important U.N. Climate Summit. This is an increase in concern from just a few short years ago.

Major storm calms California drought-stricken
After flooding roads and toppling trees, a powerful storm swept towards Southern California.

Colombia's most wanted drug lord is captured during a jungle raid
Colombian security forces captured the country's most wanted drug dealer. He was a rural warlord who had been on the run for over a decade, corrupting state officials and aligning with left- and right-leaning combatants.

US sends Afghan refugees to Kosovo in secrecy
Although the U.S. welcomes tens of thousands Afghans who were airlifted from Kabul, it has not disclosed much publicly about a small number of those who are still overseas. These include dozens of people who caused security concerns during security screening and were sent to an American base located in the Balkan country of Kosovo.

Texas adoption agencies to start rejecting application from gay, Jewish and interfaith couples
Parents trying to adopt kids in Texas could soon be dismisses by the state or private organizations with religious protests to them being Jewish, gay, Muslim, single, or interfaith couples, under a proposition in the Republican-controlled Legislature.

For first time in 48 years, Seattle out-snows Minneapolis
CaptionCloseThis winter has presented quite the upset in meteorological worlds: Seattle has out-snowed king-of-winter Minneapolis for much of the winter.Since Jan. 1, Seattle has had 10.2 inches of snow, while Minneapolis has had just 8.4 inches -- including...

Car crashes into utility pole in Beacon Hill
CaptionCloseAuthorities responded to reports of a car smashed into a utility pole early Wednesday morning in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood.The crash occurred on 15th Avenue South between State Street and Holgate at a bit before 4:30 a.m.The driver side...

Argument leads to man being shot in face
CaptionCloseTwo men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block of Petaluma Boulevard.Two men were shot or pistol-whipped Feb. 28, 2017, in the 300 block...

Westmoreland County gets $14 million from Pennsylvania's fuel tax for local roadwork
Road money Municipalities in Westmoreland County, like those throughout the state, will benefit from increased liquid fuels payments — annual allocations from the state to local governments that are earmarked for construction, maintenance and repair of...

Some Wash. Boeing employees impacted by security breach after worker sent email to spouse
CaptionCloseBoeing is investigating an internal security breach impacting thousands of employees in four states, including Washington.The company said it was notified in January after a worker accidentally sent the personal information of 36,000 Boeing employees...

Sonoma County’s congressmen say President Trump's speech long on promises, short on details
Sonoma County’s two members of Congress said President Donald Trump made expansive promises and talked about spending trillions of taxpayer dollars in a speech Tuesday night that was short on explaining how any of it will be done.“He made a lot of lofty...

High-speed chase, crash results in man's arrest
CaptionClosePolice on Wednesday arrested a man after a high-speed chase that ended with a crash on the city's West Side.It is unclear what initiated the chase, but it came to a conclusion around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Culebra Road and Zarzamora...

