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Major retailers launch summer sales as consumers face inflation pressures

Major U.S. retailers are rolling out summer promotional events as inflation continues to squeeze household budgets. Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart are among chains offering weeklong discounts.

07/18/2026

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Inflation measure rises in May as oil prices surge

A key inflation gauge accelerated in May as oil prices climbed, pushing overall price growth higher. Consumer spending data suggests households have not significantly reduced purchases in response to rising costs.

07/18/2026

Politics

Senate Republicans Drop Iran War Powers Resolution After Trump Meeting

Senate Republicans abandoned a resolution that would have limited presidential war powers against Iran, reversing their earlier position after meeting with President Trump at the Capitol.

07/18/2026

Sports

Heat wave sweeps across Europe, breaking temperature records

A heat wave is pushing temperatures across Europe to record levels, with Paris and cities throughout the UK, France and Spain among the hardest hit areas.

07/18/2026

Politics

Former Trump Security Adviser Bolton Set to Plead Guilty to Retaining Classified Information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, is scheduled to plead guilty Friday to retaining national security information. The charge carries potential penalties including fines and imprisonment.

07/18/2026

Politics

Nine protesters sentenced in Texas ICE facility demonstration case

Nine people arrested during a protest outside a migrant detention facility in Texas received federal prison sentences after conviction. A police officer sustained a gunshot wound during the demonstration.

07/18/2026

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