As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season. Weeds can feel like an overwhelming management task as the summer species burst into flower and spread seeds.
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Consumer Sentiment Sinks to Near-Record Low as Households Brace for Higher Prices
Americans feel worse about the economy than they have at almost any point on record. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index fell to 51.7 in August, down 6.3 percent from July and 11.2 percent below where it stood a year ago.
August Set a Record at the Pump, With Gas Above $4 Every Single Day
For the first time in the history of AAA’s tracking, the national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline stayed above $4 on every day of a month.
Inflation Cooled Slightly to 3.4 Percent in July, but Gas Is Still 25 Percent Higher Than Last Year
Consumer prices rose 0.1 percent in July and were up 3.4 percent from a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday, a slight improvement on June’s 3.5 percent annual rate.
U.S. Economy Shed 23,000 Jobs in July as Hiring Stalls
The American job market went backward last month. Employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, against forecasts of an 83,000 gain.