Written By Lexx Thornton For homeowners across the US, the monthly electricity bill has become a source of sticker shock. Lindsey Martin, a registered nurse in Kentucky, shared her surprise on TikTok after her bill jumped from a mere $150 just a few years ago to a staggering $372 in August. Martin’s experience is far […]
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Written By Lexx Thornton NBC News has recently confirmed the elimination of its dedicated editorial teams behind identity-focused verticals—NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino, and NBC OUT—as part of a layoff round that is impacting roughly 150 employees. While the network cites the need to streamline operations and integrate coverage ahead of a corporate
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Written By Lexx Thornton On October 7, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an $81 billion budget that includes a new 24% wholesale tax on cannabis to fund her ambitious road improvement plan. This tax, levied on transfers between cannabis businesses, takes effect on January 1, 2026, and is projected to raise approximately $420.7 million annually.
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Written by Lexx Thornton In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Now accepting applications, the program provides financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” federal employees (also called “essential”), meaning they are required to continue working
Written by Lexx Thornton Workers in every type of role must be prepared to adapt to the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace, says Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, leader of the nation’s largest private employer. “It’s very clear that AI is going to change literally every job,” McMillon told The Wall Street Journal in
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Written By Lexx Thornton National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett warned Monday that the government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy approximately $15 billion a week. In an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Hassett cited an internal White House report suggesting the shutdown could have serious economic consequences if it continues for too long. “My
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Written By Lexx Thornton Pharmacy chain Rite Aid closed all of its locations after filing for bankruptcy twice in less than two years. The retailer posted a brief announcement on its website. “All Rite Aid stores have now closed,” the site states. “We thank our loyal customers for their many years of support.” The website
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Written by Lexx Thornton A portrait of President Donald Trump may be featured on a commemorative $1 coin issued by the United States Mint in honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, according to first drafts of the images confirmed by the US Treasury. “No fake news here,” US Treasurer Brandon Beach posted on Xhttps://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://x.com/TreasurerBeach/status/1974156375891804229&data=05|02|david.goldman@cnn.com|57fe5a7ae5684e30400208de02c19de7|0eb48825e8714459bc72d0ecd68f1f39|0|0|638951227788384732|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&sdata=FutsG5cLyx3FqeC/pmaYP5dAGTXiKy9cFAPGtA2GIk8=&reserved=0in
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Written By Lexx Thornton Amazon will soon have to refund some Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission – $1.5 billion of which will be returned directly to customers. It’s the FTC’s largest-ever settlement and the second-highest refund award in history. The FTC said in a statement Thursday
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Written By Lexx Thornton YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after he was suspended by social media platforms following the January 6, 2021, insurrection. This makes Alphabet-owned YouTube the last of the three Big Tech social media companies sued by Trump — which included Meta and
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