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KANSAS CITY — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 3.0 percent for the 12 months ending in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 2.8 percent over the year, and energy prices advanced 6.4

WASHINGTON – As winter storms and freezing temperatures threaten millions across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires.   If you lose power, use a generator safely.   Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds consumers to prioritize safety during the holiday season. Shop only from trusted stores and online retailers to protect your family from common holiday-related hazards. Most unsafe or counterfeit products sold through unverified third-party sites can come from foreign countries such as China and can have

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Association of Christian Schools International’s (ACSI) Research and Thought Leadership Department has released new, evidence-based research intended to inform Christian school leadership. Dr. Rian Djita, ACSI Director of Research, reported that ACSI’s 2025 research portfolio demonstrates significant connections between school culture, service offerings, and graduates’ long-term outcomes. “Our goal is

Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed nationwide settlement with Lowe’s Home Centers LLC — a subsidiary of Lowe’s Companies Inc. — to resolve alleged violations of EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule.   The violations stem from renovation work performed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Able Groupe Inc., a company that sold infant formula on the website LittleBundle.com, has pleaded guilty to two felony charges for smuggling European infant formula and importing it into the United States in violation of FDA’s Prior Notice Requirements.   According to court documents, Able Groupe, which also did business as Little