U.S. Poverty Rate Falls to Record Low as Median Income Rises
The official poverty rate fell to 10.2% in 2025 while real median household income reached $87,460, new Census Bureau data show.
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Fed Raises Rates to 3.75%–4% as Inflation Remains Elevated
The Federal Reserve approved its first increase in more than three years and projected another possible move this year as inflation remained above target.
Zark News Daily Briefing: Inflation and Global Headlines — September 14, 2026
U.S. inflation, Chile’s rabies milestone, Djibouti’s Artemis Accords signing and Apple’s health AI features — the September 14 Zark News Daily Briefing.
Apple Expands Watch and Health App With New AI Features
Apple’s watchOS 27 adds readiness and more frequent heart-rate measurements, while a redesigned AI-assisted Health app is scheduled for later this year.
Djibouti Becomes 72nd Artemis Accords Signatory
Djibouti joined the international framework for safe, transparent and peaceful civil space exploration during a ceremony at NASA headquarters.
WHO Validates Chile’s Elimination of Dog-Transmitted Rabies
Chile became the first South American country to receive WHO validation after more than five decades without a human case transmitted by dogs.
U.S. Inflation Holds at 3.4% Ahead of Fed Meeting
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August and 3.4% from a year earlier, with gasoline and energy costs driving much of the monthly increase ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting.
