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If it's inflation day that means it's also personal income day. Adjusted for inflation, disposable personal income increased at an annual rate of 1.3% in November: After accounting for inflation, disposable personal income is up 10% since the start of the pandemic.

Core PCE is The Fed's Preferred Measure of Inflation™, so let's focus on that this month. On a month-over-month basis, it came in at 1.4% in November: PCE is a volatile series, so it's best not to get too excited about monthly ups and downs, including this one. Nonetheless, core PCE has been on a ...continue reading "Core PCE inflation plunges in November"

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Elijah Graham, 21 years of age, of the 5200 block of Plover Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63120, for Murder First Degree, Assault First Degree, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. A booking photo of Graham is attached. Graham is being held without bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation, and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: "Officers responded to a report of a shooting. Officer arrived on scene and found Victim 1 with a gunshot wound to the head and Victim 2 with a gunshot wound to the hand. After speaking with Witness, police learned that Defendant, after being involved in a vehicle collision with Witness & Victim 2, fired a shot out of his passenger window at Witness's vehicle. Defendant then stopped in the road ahead of Witness'

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One of the St. Louis region's largest private companies has acquired two South Dakota-based pet products businesses.

The man posed with the mountain lion like a trophy kill in Facebook posts, according to the charging documents.

GRANITE CITY — A man sustained critical upper body injuries while working on a vehicle in the 3300 block of Nameoki Road on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2024, the Granite City Police Department said on Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. when the vehicle rolled backward while the subject was underneath it, police said. Emergency services, including the Fire Department and EMS, were dispatched to the scene following the report of the injury. The preliminary investigation suggests that the incident was accidental and not criminal in nature. The injured individual was subsequently transported to a hospital in the St. Louis area for medical treatment. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing, and no further information will be released at this time, Major Charles Bremer of the Granite City Police Department said.

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According to county officials, Dennis Hancock hired his stepdaughter, Hollie Galati, on Aug. 19 at a rate of $24.88 per hour.

It often seems that when people have no good ideas or, indeed, any ideas at all, the next thing out of their mouths is “maybe some AI?” It’s not that AI can’t be useful. It’s that so many use cases are less than ideal. Enter Axon, formerly Taser, which has moved from selling modified cattle […]

The Cybersecurity Projects Bundle offers a hands-on program featuring five real-world cybersecurity projects, totaling 35 tasks. Participants start with an introductory video for each project, detailing objectives and requirements, followed by task completion that mirrors real cybersecurity challenges. Support from industry professionals ensures personalized feedback and guidance. Upon completing the program, participants gain practical experience, […]

Minneapolis-based Vireo Growth, Inc. will acquire cannabis company Proper Brands in a $397 million deal with four other companies.

A faulty lock at the City Justice Center allowed a male detainee to walk into a women's holding cell to commit sexual assault, a new lawsuit says.

A 64-year-old man was found dead in his home in north St. Louis on Tuesday, with the Medical Examiner's Office finding neck injuries consistent with strangulation, prompting an investigation by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Division.

Julian Lennon, eldest son of The Beatles' John Lennon, is opening up about a recent health scare, revealing on social media he had surgery to remove melanoma from his skin.The musician shared…

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