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Inflation; Social Security; Ukraine; Yemen Houthis : NPR
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- Consumer prices in the U.S. rose 3.7% year-over-year in September, driven by higher energy costs linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict; core inflation excluding food and energy increased to 2.6%.
- The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% benefit increase for next year based on recent inflation data, though some recipients feel the raise is insufficient.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declared he will resume attacks on Russian oil refineries despite requests from President Trump, amid concerns over restrictions on the U.S.-provided Starshield satellite communications system used by Ukraine.
- A man shot by ICE agents in New York claims the agents did not identify themselves before opening fire, disputing the Trump administration’s account of the incident.
- Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has become a GOP target ahead of midterms, with political ads linking him to Democratic candidates; Piker remains confident about his political impact despite controversy.
