Americans see brighter economy as inflation cools
A University of Michigan index shows confidence rising swiftly while New York Fed finds inflation expectations at a near three year low. Pay and earnings outpace inflation with weekly wages up 2.2 percent last year, and inflation cooled to 3.4 percent. Fears linger as prices remain well above pre pandemic levels and rent climbs persist.
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NYC designates social media a public health hazard
New York City declares social media a public health crisis hazard, the first major U S city to do so, citing youth mental health risks. Health Commissioner advisory urges tech-free times, emotions checkins, and adult conversations to curb harms.
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COVID surge prompts renewed caution amid fatigue
Wastewater data signal a new wave of COVID-19 with up to a third of Americans expected to become infected by late February. Despite declines in deaths and hospitalizations, older adults remain at risk and long COVID looms as public patience for precautions wanes.
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