New York City area

New York City's air quality is expected to remain unhealthy through the weekend, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast of 151-200 on July 18. The New York City Office of Emergency Management issued an Air Quality Health Advisory, warning that the conditions are unhealthy for everyone, particularly sensitive groups.

An extreme heat warning has been issued for the New York City area, with feels-like temperatures potentially reaching 115 degrees. The dangerous heat is compounded by poor air quality, raising public health concerns ahead of the holiday weekend.

Consumer price inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy price spikes linked to the Iran war. Core inflation (excluding food and fuel) was 2.9%, with significant increases in apparel (4.8%) and transportation services (4.1%). The report dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, a three-year high driven by rising energy prices linked to the Iran war. The core inflation rate was 2.9%, with significant increases in fuel oil (58.9%) and gasoline (40.5%), dampening hopes for an interest rate cut.

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy price spikes linked to the Iran war. The core inflation rate was 2.9%, with significant increases in apparel and transportation costs. The report dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.