WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following July 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Eighth District has slightly increased since our previous report. Employment was unchanged and wage growth remained moderate. Prices rose at a robust pace, and increases were widespread. Reports on consumer spending and banking indicated conditions were largely unchanged. Manufacturing activity was mixed. The outlook is unchanged f  more

CANTON, Ohio, July 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NO. 1 OVERALL PICK FERNANDO MENDOZA WILL COMPETE 'WITH' KIRK COUSINS, 'NOT COMPETING AGAINST EACH OTHER' FOR RAIDERS JOB Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reports Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza signed four-year, $57.27M rookie contract. Fresh off winning a Heisman Trophy and an undefeated national championship, Fernando Mendoza profiles as a prospect wh  more