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Customers of California’s largest utility face 7th rate hike since 2024
California’s largest utility provider, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), has submitted a proposal to state regulators seeking approval for another rate increase. This could be the company’s seventh rate hike since the beginning of 2024. The latest request, filed with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), asks for an increase of $5.50 per month for… -
Husband of former Rep. Cori Bush indicted for COVID-19 relief fraud
Full Story Cortney Merritts, the husband of former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud related to small business loans he received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal prosecutors alleged that Merritts submitted fraudulent applications for COVID-19 relief funds, securing tens of thousands of dollars in government aid. According to an… -
Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion, record for North American sports franchise
One of the most iconic sports franchises in the world is changing hands. The reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics have been sold for $6.1 billion, a record for a North American sports franchise. The Celtics’ new ownership group is led by Bill Chisholm, managing partner at Symphony Technology Group, a private equity firm. The deal… -
ICE arrests Georgetown student over alleged ties to Hamas senior adviser
A Georgetown University doctoral student was arrested at his home in Virginia by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and now faces deportation, according to his lawyer who spoke to several news outlets. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the arrest. Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national studying in the U.S. on a student visa,… -
‘Dogfighting in space’: US warns of China’s advanced satellite maneuvers
A top U.S. Space Force official is warning that China is conducting “dogfighting” maneuvers in orbit, signaling an advancement in its space-based military capabilities. Space Force Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein says commercial satellite tracking systems have observed five Chinese satellites maneuvering in and out and around each other “in synchrony and… -
NCAA Tournament: Who are the betting favorites as the First 4 tip off?
The NCAA Tournament starts Tuesday night, March 18, with the First Four in Dayton. This year’s play-in round has some intrigue following the controversial selection of North Carolina as the last team in the field. They’ll take on San Diego State at 9:10 p.m. EST. As you decide which teams to advance when filling out… -
BYD unveils tech capable of charging EV for nearly 250 miles in 5 minutes
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has unveiled a new quick-charging system that can add nearly 250 miles of range from a charge in as little as five minutes, or about as long as it usually takes to fill up a gas tank. What is BYD’s founder saying? BYD’s founder, Wang Chuanfu, said on Monday, March… -
‘Dead people database’: DOGE starts ‘major cleanup’ of Social Security records
A “major cleanup” of records at the Social Security Administration is underway as the Trump administration works to eliminate what they call waste and fraud within the agency. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made the announcement on X early Tuesday, March 18. “For the past two weeks, Social Security has been conducting a… -
NCAA to be investigated by West Virginia after WVU left out of tournament
The NCAA selection committee released their March Madness bracket, but the governor of West Virginia is not happy about his state’s team being left out. Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R, held a press conference Monday, March 17, to call for an investigation into the selection process. Why is Gov. Morrisey calling for an investigation? Gov. Morrisey… -
Transgender Navy members face March 28 deadline for voluntary separation
Transgender U.S. service members in the Navy have until March 28 to voluntarily leave before being forced to do so by new military policy under the Trump administration. How much are service members eligible for? The Navy says its policy is in line with the U.S. Department of Defense’s new rule, saying service members who… -
Democratic Party’s favorability ratings drop to record low: Poll
The view Americans have of the Democratic Party has dropped to a record low. A new CNN poll said 29% view the party positively. Even among Democrats, support fell. Just 63% of party members said they view their party positively. Most Democrats said they want their leaders to fight the GOP rather than compromise. The… -
DHS announces second arrest in connection to campus protests
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of a second Columbia University student allegedly involved in pro-Palestinian protests on campus last spring. Meanwhile, another student self-deported after her visa was revoked for similarly participating in protests. Federal immigration officers took Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian from the West Bank, into custody after she overstayed… -
Will Palestinians displaced from war in Gaza be resettled in Africa?
Anonymous American and Israeli sources told The Associated Press in a report published on Friday, March 14, that the two nations have reached out to three East African regions with an idea regarding Palestinian refugees. They have proposed moving these Palestinians, displaced by the war in Gaza, to nations in Africa. The countries reportedly being…
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