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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

China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept ‘long-arm jurisdiction’

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China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'

Beijing, China on Thursday rejected the US “long-arm jurisdiction” to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties. China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ The US House of … Read more

Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs on India, others clears House, heads to Trump’s desk

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The passage of the bill came after members of the majority Republican party unexpectedly brought the crucial and controversial bill to a vote this week. (REUTERS)

The US House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill on Russia by a 262-159 margin, which grants the Trump administration the authority to place tariffs of up to 100% on the five top purchasers of Russian oil and gas, which includes India. The bill – officially known as the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and … Read more

Will Trump’s crypto bill become law despite opposition from Democrats and banks?

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Trump-backed crypto bill faces Senate vote amid opposition from Democrats and banks. (AFP)

The Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote on Tuesday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, also known as the Clarity Act. The bill is one of the biggest efforts yet to create a clear set of rules for the cryptocurrency industry in the US. Trump-backed crypto bill faces Senate vote amid opposition … Read more

A US war veteran named her Memphis home ‘Serenity’ after 11 quiet years; Elon Musk’s largest US AI data centre moved next door and she says her power bill doubled

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A US war veteran named her Memphis home ‘Serenity’ after 11 quiet years; Elon Musk’s largest US AI data centre moved next door and she says her power bill doubled

Loretta Thornton says noise and fumes have affected her quality of life, while her power bill has doubled. (ABC News: Bradley McLennan) After serving in the US military during the Gulf War, veteran Loretta Thornton settled in a wooded home in Memphis, Tennessee. Living with post-traumatic stress disorder, she named her house ‘Serenity’ and spent … Read more

California condo owners were suddenly handed a $26,000 HOA bill each; an 81-year-old resident says she may have to leave the home she worked hard to keep

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California condo owners were suddenly handed a $26,000 HOA bill each; an 81-year-old resident says she may have to leave the home she worked hard to keep

San Clemente condo owners stunned by sudden $26,000 HOA fee for emergency roof assessment Residents of the Vilamoura condominium complex in San Clemente, California, are facing sudden financial pressure after their homeowners association issued a mandatory emergency assessment of more than $26,000 per unit to pay for complete roof replacements. The unexpected charge affects all … Read more

Claude down? Users report partial outage issue, ‘Downgraded performance of my Claude Max bill’

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Users reported problems accessing Claude AI on Downdetector, with Claude Code and Claude Chat accounting for most complaints (Unsplash)

Users reported widespread issues with Claude AI on Sunday night. Reports on Downdetector spiked as users flagged problems across Claude Code and Claude Chat. Users reported problems accessing Claude AI on Downdetector, with Claude Code and Claude Chat accounting for most complaints (Unsplash) According to Downdetector, 41% of reported problems involved Claude Code, 31% involved … Read more

Before becoming a billionaire investor, Bill Ackman’s journey began with a $14,000 Harvard sales job and a book linked to Warren Buffett

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Before becoming a billionaire investor, Bill Ackman’s journey began with a $14,000 Harvard sales job and a book linked to Warren Buffett

Bill Ackman’s investment career can be traced back to a surprisingly modest beginning: a college sales job that earned him $14,000. While studying at Harvard, Ackman sold advertising for the student-produced Let’s Go travel guides on commission, discovering that he had a knack for turning sales into serious money. The experience offered an early glimpse … Read more

Kurdish PKK criticises Turkey bill on fate of its fighters

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Kurdish PKK criticises Turkey bill on fate of its fighters

Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK on Sunday criticised a proposed Turkish law setting out the fate of its fighters after disarmament, a day before parliament prepares to consider it. Kurdish PKK criticises Turkey bill on fate of its fighters And they warned that its provisions would remain a “dead letter” if Abdullah Ocalan, the leader … Read more

South versus North, women versus seats: India’s most hotly contested special session

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South versus North, women versus seats: India's most hotly contested special session

When the 106th Constitutional Amendment was passed by both houses of parliament in September 2023, with 454 votes in favor in the House of People and unanimous approval in the House of Federation, it was hailed as a historic moment. But laws have a way of living in the gaps between their passage and their … Read more