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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

Trump’s RNC convention speech beaten by Jimmy Kimmel’s James Talarico interview in views; check numbers

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President Donald Trump’s speech on the opening night of the Republican midterm convention drew about 2.5 million viewers on Fox News, according to Nielsen data, potentially undercutting his claim that the event “beat the NFL” opening night. Jimmy Kimmel’s interview with Senate candidate James Talarico has racked up 4.2 million views. (Getty Images via AFP) … Read more

‘Is Trump bribing voters?’: $500 Obamacare rebate after $5000 dividend check offer puts GOP midterm strategy in focus

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The Republican Partyled by President Donald Trump, is facing an uphill task in the 2026 midterm election as Trump’s approval ratings touch an all-time low. President Donald Trump arrives at the National Medal of Honor Museum, Thursday, Sept. 10. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias) Coupled with recent losses for several Trump-supported candidates in the GOP primaries, many … Read more

What time will Trump and JD Vance speak again at Dallas GOP convention? Karoline Leavitt to Ted Cruz- check Day 2 lineup

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The Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm convention enters its second and final day on Thursday in Dallas. Vice President JD Vance is set to deliver the keynote address and President Donald Trump will then close the event. Delegates wave American flag signs on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American … Read more

Are Prince Harry and Meghan becoming working royals again? King Charles gives blunt reality check

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Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the United Kingdombut they will not return to their former roles as working royals. A letter sent on behalf of King Charles makes clear that the couple’s royal status has not changed since they stepped down from official duties in 2020. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry … Read more

Burlington County tornado warning: Mount Holly sees ‘radar-indicated rotation’; check map amid scary visuals from NJ

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A tornado warning was sounded for Burlington County in New Jersey on September 1. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

A tornado warning was sounded for Burlington County in New Jersey on September 1. This comes after a local meteorologist reported that a radar-indicated rotation had been seen over Mount Holly. A tornado warning was sounded for Burlington County in New Jersey on September 1. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) Burlington tornado warning: Check map … Read more

Tropical Storm Edouard expected to become hurricane before Texas landfall: Check map, flood watches and warnings

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Tropical Storm Edouard, the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to strengthen before landfall in Texas. (X@JaredWAFB)

Tropical Storm Edouard has developed in the Gulf, and the National Hurricane Center cautions about major strengthening before its arrival on the Texas coast later tonight. Tropical Storm Edouard, the fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to strengthen before landfall in Texas. (X@JaredWAFB) The storm is expected to be short-lived, … Read more

Social Security September 2026 payments: Check SSI dates, benefit amounts and 2027 COLA forecast

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Social Security payments are going out this week. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) (AP)

Millions of Americans will receive Social Security-related payments this week, with two groups of beneficiaries scheduled to get their money, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). More than 75 million Americans received Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both in July, the SSA’s latest monthly data showed. Social Security payments are going out … Read more

Invest 97-L tracker: Check out spaghetti models, warnings and expected impacts from Florida to Texas

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Invest 97L shows a 70% chance of becoming a tropical depression, with potential impacts on Louisiana and Texas (X@HuracanInfoCo)

Two tropical systems are currently under observation in the Atlantic basin; however, neither poses an immediate risk to South Florida. Invest 97L shows a 70% chance of becoming a tropical depression, with potential impacts on Louisiana and Texas (X@HuracanInfoCo) The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly are still causing heavy rainfall and strong winds in the … Read more

Six months after first strikes, Iran hasn’t lost and the US hasn’t won: A status check of the West Asia war

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People visit Minab school, which was damaged in a strike on February 28, when US and Israel launched air attacks against Iran. (WANA via Reuters)

The 60-day memorandum of understanding brokered by Pakistan in June lapsed on August 17 with no successor deal, no formal ceasefire and no scheduled talks. US President Donald Trump told Al Jazeera on Tuesday he was “not in a hurry” for Iran to return to the table. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said the … Read more