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US drug overdose deaths fell by nearly 27% last year, reaching lowest levels since 2019: CDC

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Drug overdose deaths dropped in the United States last year to the lowest levels seen in five years, according to a new federal report published Wednesday morning.The provisional report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health... Read More.

A$AP Rocky says acting alongside Denzel Washington in Highest 2 Lowest was like a dream come true

Wednesday, May 7 by ABC News

A$AP Rocky has a lot on his plate: he recently served as a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala; he's in the headlines for expecting his third baby with Rihanna; and he's featured in the teaser trailer for the upcoming movie Highest... Read More.

Denzel Washington stars in trailer for Spike Lees Highest 2 Lowest

Monday, May 5 by ABC News

Denzel Washington reteams with Spike Lee after nearly 20 years in the official teaser trailer for Highest 2 Lowest.A24 released the trailer for the new film from the Oscar-winning writer and director on Monday. In the teaser, Washington stars as a titan music... Read More.

Blake Lively says this year has brought the highest highs and the lowest lows

Friday, May 2 by ABC News

Blake Lively is reflecting on the roller-coaster year she's had so far.While speaking on Late Night With Seth Meyers Thursday night, the actress, who stars in the new film Another Simple Favor, touched on the lighter moments that she's experienced, including working on the... Read More.

Overdose deaths have continued to drop, now at their lowest level in three years, data shows

Friday, September 20 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The estimated number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have been dropping for months and are now at their lowest levels in three years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Deaths from overdoses dropped for the... Read More.

Inflation cooled in July, reaching lowest level since March 2021

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer prices rose 2.9% in July compared to a year ago, cooling slightly from the previous month and extending a monthslong slowdown of price increases. The fresh inflation reading outperformed economists' expectations.Inflation has slowed for five consecutive months, reversing a surge... Read More.

Heres why mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level in more than a year

Friday, August 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Mortgage rates this week dropped to their lowest level in more than a year, delivering some long-sought relief for homebuyers.The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 6.47%, Freddie Mac said on Thursday. That figure marks a drop... Read More.

Pennsylvania gas prices level off this week after weeks of increases

Wednesday, August 16 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – After several weeks of consistent and significant increases, average per gallon gas prices in Pennsylvania leveled off in the last week.According to the GasBuddy survey, prices held steady at $3.90 per gallon statewide.In Western Pennsylvania, the Triple-A East Central Gas Report shows... Read More.

Pennsylvania gas prices continue to increase this week

Wednesday, July 26 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – You know that gas prices are going up, but just how much have they increased in the past week?The jump is nine cents in Western Pennsylvania, and it’s nearly eight cents statewide.According to the Triple-A East Central Gas Price Report, the average... Read More.

Gas prices across Pennsylvania remain steady this week

Wednesday, June 28 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – With the 4th of July holiday fast-approaching, the price you are paying at the gas pumps in the tri-county area and across Pennsylvania is staying steady.Two price reports Tuesday showed that the statewide average gas price was unchanged this week while the... Read More.