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Hawaii and Washington lead the nation in how much sales tax they collect from residents.
It’s a key indicator for the state of the economy and how the US measures inflation. But how is the CPI measured?
US household debt has risen by nearly 50% over the last two decades, after adjusting for inflation.
Tampa, Florida has had the biggest increase in heat wave frequency. Philadelphia has experienced the greatest increase in heat wave intensity.
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