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U.S. politics

Trump wealth report sharpens focus on corruption allegations

A CBC Radio discussion points to a reported $3-billion rise in Donald Trump’s net worth and a broader debate over self-enrichment, ethics rules and presidential power

Auto finance

Nearly 1 in 5 New-Car Loans Now Top $1,000 a Month

Experian Automotive says most $1,000-plus monthly payments are tied to non-luxury vehicles, led by popular pickup trucks rather than high-end brands

Inflation report

Core PCE inflation rose 3.3% in April, matching forecasts

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge showed softer monthly core price growth, but headline inflation still reached 3.8% from a year earlier

Drinking Water

E.P.A. to Repeal Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

The Biden-era rules were adopted after research linked the compounds to serious health problems; details on which limits would be withdrawn remain limited in the supplied source material

Public health

U.S. imposes Ebola-related travel limits as Congo outbreak grows

The 30-day CDC order restricts many non-exempt travelers who were recently in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, while officials say the immediate U.S. public risk remains low

Inflation outlook

Forecasters see inflation surge worsening in coming months

The Philadelphia Fed’s Survey of Professional Forecasters sharply raised inflation estimates after April price data showed consumer and wholesale prices at multiyear highs