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New Yorkers may face higher energy bills to fund renewable power
New Yorkers may experience an increase in their energy bills to support renewable power development. Utility company Con Edison, which serves more than nine million people in the state, submitted a rate hike request to the New York Department of Public Service in January. How will the increases impact New Yorkers? In a statement, Con… -
NFL free agency frenzy: Several star players change teams and get paid
The NFL’s free agent frenzy officially begins Wednesday, March 12, but fans have already seen an incredible few days with blockbuster trades and record setting signings as marquee players reshape the balance of power. The two most active teams, at least initially, were the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Friday, March 7, Seattle… -
Trump hints at TikTok sale as deadline approaches, multiple buyers interested
President Donald Trump said a sale of TikTok may be in the works, adding that four groups are interested in acquiring the social media giant. He called the four groups “good,” and claimed the final decision was up to him. “We’re dealing with four different groups, and a lot of people want it. It’s up… -
Democrats in Congress receive lowest approval rating in Quinnipiac poll history
Full Story A new Quinnipiac University poll reveals that American voters’ approval of Democrats in Congress has hit an all-time low, while approval for Republicans has reached a record high. According to the poll of 1,039 registered voters, only 21% approve of how Democrats in Congress are handling their jobs — the lowest approval rating… -
Trump administration moves to overturn California’s Clean Air Act waivers
Full Story The Trump administration is taking steps to reverse California’s Clean Air Act waivers. The waivers allow California to implement stricter emissions standards than federal requirements. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that three of these waivers have now been sent for congressional review. He added these regulations not only contribute to… -
The debate to cut or to keep USAID: Bias Breakdown
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is at the center of political controversy, with large portions of its spending facing scrutiny from right-leaning media outlets. The political right has called for the agency’s elimination, while left-leaning media outlets are fact-checking the spending claims, with the political left arguing in favor of preserving the agency.… -
Eagles reflect on dominant Super Bowl win, favorites to repeat in 2025-26
The Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off a night of celebration, were a bit bleary eyed Monday, Feb. 10, but still took time to reflect on their win over the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Fans and media members are still wondering how the team pulled it off. What happened in Super Bowl LIX? The Chiefs… -
Super Bowl Betting 101: Over $1.3 Billion will be wagered on big game
The 2025 Super Bowl will likely set records for viewership, and ad revenue has already reached new heights. Now, gambling on the big game is expected to set a record as well. In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a nationwide ban on sports betting. Since that decision, 38 states legalized some kind of gambling… -
Tesla to roll out self-driving cars in Austin as Waymo expands services
Tesla is eyeing the future, ready to shake up the streets of Austin, Texas, with its new line of self-driving cars, seeking to challenge Waymo’s dominance in the robotaxi industry. During 2024’s fourth quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company would introduce the new fleet by mid-June 2025. The service will… -
How the world’s top polluters are doing on their emissions reduction goals
The world’s top four greenhouse gas emitters, China, the United States, India and the European Union, set respective targets to reduce emissions. However, the progress toward achieving their climate goals has varied. China progressing ahead of clean energy targets China, the leading global emitter, accounts for roughly a third of the planet’s greenhouse gas output… -
The College Football Playoffs come down to Notre Dame and Ohio State
In the College Football Playoffs, it’s down to the final two teams. There have been some blowouts, some nail-biters and everything in between during the first-ever 12-team tournament. The 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish and 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes will do battle on Monday, Jan. 20, in Atlanta for the national championship. The… -
Fire at massive Calif. battery storage facility forces over 2,000 evacuations
A fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage facilities, the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, California, forced hundreds of residents to evacuate on the night of Thursday, Jan. 16. Located approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco, the facility houses tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries, including some owned by Tesla.… -
CFPB sues Warren Buffett-backed mortgage lender for ignoring ‘red flags’
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against a mortgage lender owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. The watchdog alleges Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance steered customers to buy manufactured homes they couldn’t afford. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance is a subsidiary of Clayton Homes, the nation’s largest builder of manufactured homes. Clayton Homes is a…