Author: sorecery

​ The American Institute for Economic Research’s Everyday Price Index (EPI) rose 0.87 percent in September 2026, reaching 316.0. Following August’s reported 0.33 percent advance, September marked a second consecutive monthly increase and the largest gain since May. The index now stands 6.41 percent above its December 2025 level and 6.19 percent above September 2025. Price increases outnumbered declines across our basket: 15 components rose, eight fell, and one was unchanged. Although increases were relatively widespread, the magnitude of September’s advance was primarily driven by motor fuel.  Motor fuel rose 6.68 percent, the largest monthly increase among EPI components. Recreational…

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Serbia’s authoritarian ruler personally intervened to advance an allegedly illegal scheme to hand over a protected site in Belgrade for a Trump tower, the Guardian can reveal. Aleksandar Vučić summoned officials to a meeting at his presidential offices about the project, which has culminated in a landmark indictment of senior figures from his regime on charges of abuse of public office. The criminal case is believed to be the first resulting from the Trumps’ global moneymaking campaign, described by critics as a “pay to play” arrangement where everything from sanctions relief to cutting-edge chips is available to those who enrich…

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When it comes to food, Caroline Bauldree does not like to “deprive” herself of anything. She does not like to cook either, so that means a lot of food deliveries. “If I want sushi, I’m getting sushi,” said the 24-year-old nanny, who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. “I’m definitely lazy in that regard.” Bauldree got into the habit of near-daily DoorDashing back in college. “I could order whatever food from whatever restaurant and it showed up at my door – that’s the dream,” she said. “But then I just feel like crap about myself because I’m like, ‘wow, I’m a…

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