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US House passes Ratepayer Protection Act: What is it, what would it do and who voted against it?

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The Ratepayer Protection Bill was first introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colorado) and co-sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Florida). (Brice Tucker/The Greeley Tribune)

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the Ratepayer Protection Act (RPA). It is a bipartisan bill designed to shield residential electricity customers from footing the bill for grid upgrades required by large data centers. The Ratepayer Protection Bill was first introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colorado) and co-sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor … Read more

When Trump gave Mark Carney White House key with a warning: ‘Maybe they’ll shoot you’

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When Trump gave Mark Carney White House key with a warning: 'Maybe they'll shoot you'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recounted a Donald Trump story amid ongoing trade tensions. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed an unusual gift he received from US President Donald Trump in 2015 — a large gold key that Trump told him could be used to enter the White House. But there was a catch, … Read more

In 2018, an unbuilt penthouse shell under Manhattan’s Hampshire House roof was marketed at $40 million; eight years later, it found a buyer at $6.765 million, 83% below the ask

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In 2018, an unbuilt penthouse shell under Manhattan's Hampshire House roof was marketed at $40 million; eight years later, it found a buyer at $6.765 million, 83% below the ask

An unfinished penthouse space inside one of the most famous buildings on Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row has found a buyer for $6.765 million. The sale represents an 83 percent drop from the $40 million asking price placed on the raw space eight years ago. According to the listing and auction details, the three-level property is located … Read more

Who is Ellie Acra? White House defends staffer, tears into ‘sick freak’ journalist over viral Ireland incident

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White House supports Ellie Acra amid controversy over her conduct during Trump's Ireland trip. (Ellie Acra/LinkedIN)

The White House has once again labeled journalist Aaron Rupar a “sick freak” as officials stood by staffer Ellie Acra, following a viral video that depicted her instructing photographers to avoid President Donald Trump during his visit to Ireland. White House supports Ellie Acra amid controversy over her conduct during Trump’s Ireland trip. (Ellie Acra/LinkedIN) … Read more

Break-in attempt at Kamala Harris’ Malibu house; woman intercepted by security

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Break-in attempt at Kamala Harris' Malibu house; woman intercepted by security

File photo: Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff A trespasser was stopped at former US Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu property Friday night after private security spotted the individual entering the premises, authorities and Harris’ spokesperson said.Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were not at the property at the time, spokesperson … Read more

On 9/11, New York’s Ten House was among the first firehouses to respond; 25 years later, 65-year-old Sal Argano is its last active member from that day

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On 9/11, New York's Ten House was among the first firehouses to respond; 25 years later, 65-year-old Sal Argano is its last active member from that day

Nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacksa small firehouse across from the World Trade Center site has become more than a place where firefighters begin and end their shifts. For 65-year-old Sal Argano, it is also a living link to a generation of firefighters whose lives were changed forever that morning. According to the … Read more

In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a remote Welsh island for £95,000; after four years rebuilding its only house, it now runs off-grid on wind, solar and harvested rainwater

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In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a remote Welsh island for £95,000; after four years rebuilding its only house, it now runs off-grid on wind, solar and harvested rainwater

In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a remote island off the coast of north Wales for £95,000. At the time, the island had just one house, which Grylls described as a “complete wreck”. He and his friends then spent four years rebuilding the property, turning the isolated place into a family retreat.The island is about six … Read more

Built in 1876, the Perry House in Los Angeles was moved from its original neighbourhood in 1975 to save it; 150 years later, normally closed rooms open to visitors for one night

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Built in 1876, the Perry House in Los Angeles was moved from its original neighbourhood in 1975 to save it; 150 years later, normally closed rooms open to visitors for one night

The Perry House, also known as the William Hayes Perry House or Mount Pleasant House, was built in 1876. After years of decline and vandalism, the house was threatened with demolition. In 1975, it was moved to Heritage Square at 3800 Homer Street, Montecito Heights. On Saturday, September 12, as the Perry Mansion observed its … Read more

In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built his wife a bottle house for her doll collection; about 25,000 glass bottles and 1,750 hours later, it became a roadside attraction

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In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built his wife a bottle house for her doll collection; about 25,000 glass bottles and 1,750 hours later, it became a roadside attraction

About 25,000 bottles and 1,000 pounds of mortar were used to build the attraction. In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell and his wife Myrtle built a house from glass bottles in Redditt, a small community in northwestern Ontario, Canada. Myrtle wanted a house to display her growing doll collection, and Hank turned the idea into … Read more

Proposal of $100K OPT fee clears White House review: Here’s what happens next?

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Proposal of $100K OPT fee clears White House review: Here's what happens next?

The $100K OPT fee proposal has been cleared by White House. International students in the US are staring at a dramatic increase in the cost of working after graduation under a Trump administration proposal that has cleared the White House review. The proposal will soon become a rule and a $100,000 fee will be imposed … Read more