California’s $886 million utility bill relief: Why many are getting money back – check if you qualify

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California households are receiving automatic summer utility credits. (Representational photo) (Unsplash)

Millions of California households are receiving automatic credits on their electricity bills this summer, with the state saying the payments will provide an average of about $75 in relief as power use rises during the hottest months. California households are receiving automatic summer utility credits. (Representational photo) (Unsplash) California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the $886 … Read more

‘Let’s not call him a man…’: Nolan Wells’ mom speaks out amid plans to release cellphone report

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Nolan Wells' mom speaks out after grand jury decision amid plan to release cellphone report (Christine Wonsley/Facebook)

Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, pushed back on the way her son has been described since his death. She asked the world to remember that Wells was just an 18-year-old teenager when he died, not a “man.” Nolan Wells’ mom speaks out after grand jury decision amid plan to release cellphone report (Christine Wonsley/Facebook) During … Read more

Ryker Lee went missing in Pima County. What investigators found at teen’s house was horrifying

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Ryker Lee went missing in Pima County. What investigators found at teen's house was horrifying (@PimaSheriff/X)

Shocking revelations were unveiled amid the search for a 15-year-old Pima County boy who went missing from the Three Points area. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Ryker Leewho was last seen in the 9100 Block of South Silver Star Road around 10 am on Tuesday, September 22. Ryker Lee went missing in … Read more

Alleigha Botner, Caleb Flynn’s mistress, faces huge backlash after Ashley Flynn murder trial testimony: ‘Awful person’

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Alleigha Botner testified in the Caleb Flynn trial, and sparked backlash online. (X/@iamlegacy23)

Alleigha Botner, Caleb Flynn‘s mistress, took the stand in the Ashley Flynn murder trial on September 23. Parts of her testimony went viral on social media and sparked massive backlash. Alleigha Botner testified in the Caleb Flynn trial, and sparked backlash online. (X/@iamlegacy23) Many also called for Botner to be arrested and tried with Flynn, … Read more

Xi-Trump meeting: How US-China AI rivalry is pushing China’s tech industry forward

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Xi-Trump meeting highlights growing US-China AI and technology rivalry (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (AFP)

AI is expected to be a major topic when Chinese President Xi Jinping meets US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday. The two countries have also agreed to an “AI hotline” that could be used to warn each other about dangerous or uncontrolled AI systems, according to the US side. Xi-Trump meeting highlights growing … Read more

McDonald’s to spend $8.5 billion: What customers can expect from the new strategy

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McDonald’s plans $8.5 billion investment to remodel restaurants and improve its menu. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

McDonald’s is planning a major $8.5 billion spending push to improve its restaurants, employees and menu as it tries to bring more customers back. The fast-food giant said it will spend $8.5 billion by 2036 on several changes across its business. The plan includes remodeling restaurants, training employees and adding new food items, especially for … Read more

US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs: Why rising bond rates are worrying investors

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US Treasury yields rise to 2007 highs as inflation and oil prices worry investors. (AFP)

Yields on long-term US government bonds have risen to their highest levels in years. The rise is part of a wider selloff in Treasury bonds as investors worry about inflation, oil prices and heavy US government borrowing. Bloomberg reported that yields across several Treasury maturities are now around their highest levels since 2007. US Treasury … Read more

Taylor Swift teases ‘Patient Zero’ music video with Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell: What to know about The Encore

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Taylor Swift teases Patient Zero music video with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, File) (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)

Taylor Swift has given fans a first look at the upcoming music video for her new song “Patient Zero.” The singer shared a 13-second teaser on Thursday, September 24, during CBS Mornings. Taylor Swift teases Patient Zero music video with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, File) (AP Photo/Lewis Joly) The music video … Read more

US diesel prices hit record high: Will Trump’s 90-day export ban actually lower prices?

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US diesel prices hit record highs as Trump considers a 90-day diesel export ban. (AFP/File)

US diesel prices have surged to record levels, putting more pressure on businesses that depend heavily on diesel for transportation, farming and other operations. The increase has come as the Iran war continues, disrupting global fuel markets and pushing up the cost of diesel. US diesel prices hit record highs as Trump considers a 90-day … Read more

While Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens built their Texas dream mansion, Biles used a 3,998-sq-ft home as a temporary base; with the custom build finished, the 1-acre property is now listed for $1.2 million

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While Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens built their Texas dream mansion, Biles used a 3,998-sq-ft home as a temporary base; with the custom build finished, the 1-acre property is now listed for $1.2 million

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens (Instagram) Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are moving on from the Texas home that served as their base while a much larger custom residence was being built. The four-bedroom property in Spring, Texas, is now listed for $1.2 million after the couple completed construction on their long-awaited dream mansion. Built … Read more