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WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation likely cooled last month as gas prices declined, providing consumers with some welcome relief even as renewed combat with Iran has sent oil prices climbing again. The government’s latest inflation report, to be released Tuesday, is forecast to show that consumer prices dropped 0.2% in June, according to a survey of economists by data provider FactSet. It would be the first monthly decline in nearly four years. Compared with a year ago, prices probably rose 3.9%, down from a 4.2% annual rate in May. Gas prices have fallen a bit more in July, suggesting inflation could…

Photo courtesy: Edmonton Elks. Week 6 in the Canadian Football League has come and gone but there’s still time to take one last look back and evaluate the week that was. These awards are selected by 3DownNation’s contributors and will be presented weekly throughout the 2026 season. Enjoy. Offensive player of the week: RB Justin Rankin, Edmonton Elks ↑ what lands at 3 p.m. daily 3DownNation Newsletter Latest news, exclusive analysis, and more daily at 3 p.m. Latest news, exclusive analysis, and more daily at 3 p.m. Free. Unsubscribe anytime. By signing up you agree to receive daily emails from 3DownNation,…

Madonna is celebrating milestones in her decades-long career as “Confessions II” continues to make waves on the Billboard charts. The music icon took to social media to thank her fans for their unwavering support, sharing a heartfelt message of gratitude as the new record reached new achievements. Her latest release marks yet another successful chapter for the singer, whose influence continues to span generations. Madonna’s latest album, “Confessions II,” the sequel to 2005’s “Confessions on a Dance Floor,” was released on July 3. The highly anticipated record was met with widespread critical acclaim, with critics praising how it blended infectious…

Jul 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) dribbles the ball past Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held (10) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Kayla McBride scored 37 points on 11-for-17 shooting, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied for a 104-100 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night in Minneapolis. Olivia Miles added 33 points and a team-high eight assists for Minnesota (18-6), which won its third game in a row. Natasha Howard finished with 13 points. Kahleah Copper scored 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting to lead Phoenix (8-17), which…

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and guard L.J. Cason (2) wave to fans on Tuesday, April, 7, 2026, at Crisler Center after the team arrived home after winning the NCAA national championship, 69-63, against Connecticut. Guard L.J. Cason is transferring away from Michigan following the departure of Dusty May, according to a Monday On3 report. Cason, a rising junior, was a reserve for the national champion Wolverines, though he saw his minutes increase substantially over his freshman season. Cason’s minutes rose from 11.8 to 18.6, while his scoring average increased from 4.3 ppg to 8.4. His 2025-26 season was cut…

After an action-packed T20I leg, England and India are set to renew their rivalry in the 50-over format as they face off in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 14. The series marks the beginning of both teams’ preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup and promises to be a fascinating contest between two batting-heavy sides.India will welcome back several experienced stars, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, while captain Shubman Gill returns to lead the side in ODIs. The visitors will be determined to bounce back after enduring a…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Typically, this particular style of bag is saved for evening occasions, but Mindy Kaling has convinced us to break out the look for daytime. Her small top-handle bag makes a serious statement even against the actress and producer’s bright yellow outfit. And we’re ready to bring the metallic piece to our own closets for the different seasons ahead. Kaling appeared on Good Morning America in a sunshine-colored suit, but still, our eyes went to her bag. The Chanel top-handle purse…

Basketball has five positions: point guard (1), shooting guard (2), small forward (3), power forward (4), and center (5).Each position has specific roles and responsibilities on both offense and defense, though the lines between positions have blurred significantly in modern basketball.Below, I’ll break down what each position does, what skills they need, what the numbers mean, how positions have evolved, and the biggest mistake coaches make when it comes to positions at the youth level.Quick Reference: The 5 Positions1. Point Guard (Floor General) – Runs the offense, distributes the ball.2. Shooting Guard (Off Guard) – Scores from the perimeter.3. Small…

Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) at bat during the home run derby at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images PHILADELPHIA — Not even the partisan Philadelphia Phillies fans could get St. Louis Cardinals breakout star Jordan Walker out of his groove when it mattered most. Walker homered on his last four swings to extend his final round and pull off a shocking victory over hometown hero Kyle Schwarber, finishing the round with 12 homers to Schwarber’s 11 to capture the 2026 Home Run Derby on Monday night. Walker had…

Ayo. Drake posted “MORE LIFE 2” on Instagram this week with a two-word caption. He gave away nothing else – no release date, no features, no explanation. That post still pulled in over 159,000 likes. Nine years is a long time to wait for a sequel. MORE LIFE dropped in March 2017 and was billed as a “playlist by October Firm” rather than a standard album. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and ran 22 tracks. The project mixed Afrobeats, dancehall, and UK grime into Toronto rap. It never felt messy. MORE LIFE was a moment. It…