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The rise in food prices slowed in October, but some items increased by up to 43%. So what’s going on?
The months-long rise in food prices has finally shown signs of cooling. Inflation hit 7.7% in October compared to a year ago, down from 8.2% in September, the government said Read more
Canopy Growth, Tilray eye growth from non-cannabis drinks
Canopy Growth may be known for being one of Canada’s largest cannabis companies, but its biggest hit of the current earnings season has a different connection with grass. Canopy Growth Read more
New homeowners and renters are hit hard by October inflation — here’s how they’re cutting back on expenses to beat rising costs
Inflation is cooling, but shelter makes up the lion’s share. Headline inflation fell by more than expected last month. In October, prices rose by 7.7% on the year in the Read more
‘Voters are looking for help’: With control of Congress is still too early to call, here are 3 burning tax questions
A day after midterm elections, it remains uncertain whether either party will end up with Congressional control or whether it will be a divided Congress — and that has consequences Read more
Wana Brands CEO makes seven-figure donation to fund cannabis research
Wana Brands founder and CEO Nancy Whiteman is stepping up her charitable activities with $3 million for cannabis and psychedelic medicine research at Johns Hopkins University — the largest donation Read more
Food-aid programs for low-income Americans hang in the balance — with Senate results still too close to call
The midterm election results will have far-reaching effects, including on low-income Americans. The reauthorization of the Farm Bill in 2023 may depend on the results of Tuesday’s elections, said Elaine Read more
Investors are getting good at expecting the worst. Here’s what the smart worriers should be doing now, says this strategist.
Investors are waking up to political uncertainty (again) as Democrats put up a better-than-expected midterm fight, casting doubt on a Republican “wave.” A market-preferred split government remains a solid possibility Read more
‘It’s a touchy subject’: My in-laws live in our basement. They gave us our 20% down payment. Should we charge them for renovations?
Last year, my husband and I approached my in-laws to see if they wanted to live with us. We had learned that my father-in-law had terminal cancer but could still Read more
Maryland may become 20th state to OK cannabis for adults
Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota are weighing in on legal cannabis today, with measures on the ballot in each of those states. The state most Read more