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Wages Are Increasing, But So Are The Costs Of Essentials Like Rent, Food And Gas

Consumer prices rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in July, matching the highest rate of inflation in nearly 13 years. The cost of rent, food and gasoline continues to climb.

Organizers and guest speakers talked about their wish to rescind the state's mask ban in front of the Iowa State Capitol on Wednesday. Most people scattered across the lawns to stay socially distanced from one another.

Demonstrators Urge Lawmakers To Allow Mask Mandates In Schools

Demonstrators gathered at the Iowa Capitol Wednesday to urge Gov. Kim Reynolds to rescind the state’s ban on mask mandates. They wanted schools to have the option to mandate masks.

A U.S. Forest Service photograph shows the Ranch Fire shortly after it was discovered. Investigators say they've linked the blaze and others to Gary Maynard, a former college professor.

A Former College Professor Accused Of Serial Arson Is Denied Bail In California

"Where [Gary] Maynard went, fires started. Not just once, but over and over again," the government said in a court memorandum.

With the delta variant surging throughout the U.S., "All people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant now or might become pregnant in the future," should get vaccinated against COVID-19 the CDC urged Wednesday.

Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

Only 23% of those pregnant in the U.S. have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.

Based on data from the last six months in Indiana, your chance of testing positive for COVID-19 if you are unvaccinated is about 1 in 34. If you’re vaccinated, it's about 1 in 467.

Delta Is Causing A Surge In New COVID Cases. Here’s What You Need To Know

Members of the Indiana Two-Way and the Midwest Checkup asked us about the delta variant and its future effect on Indiana. To join the Indiana Two-Way, text “Indiana” to 73224. To join the Midwest Check-up, text “health” to 73224.

On <em>Muthaland</em>, BbyMutha's songs play out as if she's rebuilding her confidence in real time.

Bbymutha's 'Muthaland' Is Teaching Me That Status Isn't Everything

The ambitious rapper's debut album starts with an acid trip and ends with a paean to a rap pantheon. In between, says writer Christina Lee, it offers crucial lessons about playing by your own rules.

The Delta Variant Isn't As Contagious As Chickenpox. But It's Still Highly Contagious

A leaked CDC document compared it to the highly contagious children's disease. Data does not support this claim. Nonetheless, the variant is one of the world's most contagious respiratory diseases.

July's Inflation Data May Be Lower Than June's, But Prices Continue To Rise

The Labor Department on Wednesday releases the latest snapshot of consumer prices. Forecasters think inflation was a little bit milder in July than the month before.

Austin School District Defies Texas Governor's Ban On Mask Mandates

NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Desmar Walkes, medical director and health authority for Austin, about Gov. Greg Abbott's mask mandate ban.

A server delivers food to customers dining at a restaurant in Los Angeles on Aug. 7. Restaurants are boosting pay to attract workers, and that could have an impact on already-high inflation.

Wages Are Going Up — And So Is Inflation. Consumer Prices Have Hit A 13-Year High

Consumer prices rose 5.4% in July, compared to a year ago. Here's one thing to watch going forward: How rising wages impacts inflation.

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