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Democratic Party Divide, Lettuce is Saving You Green, Colombia Rescue Efforts Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Inflation eased slightly last month. Consumer prices in July were 3.4% higher than they were a year ago, according to a new report from the Labor Department. It's a smaller annual increase than in May or June. Rent and airfare prices rose while gasoline and grocery prices fell. In particular, lettuce prices plunged 16% after a deadly Cyclospora illness outbreak led to a recall of iceberg lettuce from Mexico. Retailers responded with deep discounts on various lettuce products in an attempt to win back anxious shoppers. Falling grocery prices helped to keep inflation in check last month. Lettuce prices dropped sharply in July after an outbreak of food-borne illness was traced to the leafy greens. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America 🎧 Produce prices often fluctuate depending on growing conditions and other factors, and lettuce pric...