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Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevatedResearchers, advocates rail against government's efforts to end workforce data collectionHiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93US stocks rise back towards records as AI companies report strong profitsUS existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyersThe cars that won't be around next year, according to EdmundsFederal safety agency issues final report into 2025 blast that killed 2 at Pennsylvania steel plantChinese automaker Chery buys Nissan plant in Africa as EV production shifts to new marketsIndia’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable powerHeading off to college? Here are some tips for managin