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Inflation and Media Independence

Updated 2026-06-10 13:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The annual inflation rate increased to its highest point in three years, driven by rising energy costs. Meanwhile, '60 Minutes' correspondent Leslie Stahl said she was assured the show would retain editorial independence despite corporate changes.

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The Hill
The annual inflation rate increased to its highest point in three years as the cost of energy and other goods rose due to the Iran war, according to data released by the Department of Labor on Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI), a popular gauge of inflation, rose 4.2 percent over the past 12
2026-06-10 12:51 UTC
The Hill
Leslie Stahl, the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent who recently announced her intention to stay with the program as it undergoes sweeping editorial changes, told colleagues this week she was given assurances the news magazine show would remain independent under its corporate ownership. Stahl held
2026-06-10 12:54 UTC
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