Low farm prices trim August grocery bills nationwide
Grocery costs eased in August after two monthly gains as the AP market basket survey shows a 0.6 percent drop. Prices at the meat counter led declines with center-cut pork chops falling in eight of 13 cities, while farmers' prices for meat animals also fell 1.3 percent mid-July to mid-August. The index was lower than a year earlier, reflecting broad declines across the basket.
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Grocery bills fall slightly in August across 14 cities
August’s AP market basket survey shows a 0.5 percent average drop with 5 cities higher and 8 lower, while overall items down 1.6 percent. Pork chops led declines as meat prices swing, with increases generally under a dime per item and a predicted 6 percent food price rise this year offset by large crops calming grain costs.
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Hair care warnings for black hair styles cause damage risks
Barbara Hopkins reports that certain black hairdos can cause hair loss or skin damage if not cared for properly. Cornrowing tightly can induce edge thinning, hot oils with a hot comb may cause baldness, and chemical relaxers can make hair brittle. Most issues are temporary if detected early and managed correctly.
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