Summer Electricity Costs to Reach Record Highs, Analysis Shows
Americans are expected to pay nearly $800 on electricity this summer, a 10.5% rise from last…
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Eight Dead in B-52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force Base
A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board during a…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Wife Are Under DOJ Investigation
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife amid accusations of political targeting by former President Trump
American Ebola Patient Returns from Congo, Reports Good Health
Dr. Peter Stafford, an American doctor who recovered from Ebola contracted during a humanitarian mission in Congo, has returned to the U.S. and says…
New ACA Rules Expand Plan Choices but Raise Out-of-Pocket Costs
The Trump administration’s finalized Affordable Care Act rule introduces plans with higher deductibles and no provider networks, which may reduce enrollment by millions
Ending Indefinite Data Retention: Case for Deleting Inactive Cloud and Social Media Accounts
Cloud and social media platforms increasingly face calls to enforce inactivity-based deletions to enhance privacy, security, and comply with data minimization standards under laws…
Oil Prices Drop and Stocks Rally After Trump Announces Iran Deal
After President Trump announced a preliminary deal with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices plunged nearly 5% and U.S. stock indices hit…
Alaska Elections Director Rules Candidate Dan Sullivan Ineligible for Senate Ballot
Alaska election officials disqualified Senate candidate Daniel J. Sullivan from the primary ballot, citing deliberate voter confusion with incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan
Norway Crown Princess’s Son Sentenced to Four Years for Rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison for two rape convictions and other offenses after…
Woman Dies After Fatal Rope Jump Without Safety Cord in Brazil
A 21-year-old woman died in São Paulo after being launched from a bridge for a rope jump without a safety cord, leading to the…