As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities
The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits, as governors, attorneys general and others protesting rising electricity bills say cash-strapped residents are stuck…
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Saturday’s Republican primary in Louisiana, unable to convince voters that he deserved another term five years after voting to convict President Donald Trump…
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
By JULIE WATSON and MORGAN LEE TECATE, Mexico (AP) — White sage burning, Norma Meza Calles gathers guests at a Mexican wellness resort into a semicircle facing Kuuchamaa Mountain and…
Asking Eric: Should I tell my son the real reason he’s an only child?
Plus: Our granddaughter isn't locking in at college. Can we threaten to pull our financial support?
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaks
Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus on cruise ships are making headlines, but they’re unlikely to dim the growing popularity of vacation cruises, according to industry representatives and travel experts.
Drone strike sparks fire on the edge of the UAE’s nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran truce
By JON GAMBRELL and SAMY MAGDY DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on…
North America’s largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms
By PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — North America’s largest commuter rail system was shut down Saturday after unionized workers in the New York City area went on strike. The…
Kissimmee mayor seeks to shut ethics probe over city grants to her businesses
Three businesses owned by Espinosa and her family received nearly $50,000 from a program paid with federal dollars but overseen by Kissimmee staff.
‘Just so thankful’: Lake County expands free, full-day pre-K program
Rimes Early Learning and Literacy Center in Leesburg has struggled with enrollment, but officials hope to reverse the trend with an expanded, free, full-day pre-K program.
These are Edmunds’ top used SUVs under $20,000 for teen drivers
Edmunds has researched five good choices for used SUVs that earn top safety ratings and are under $20,000 for teen drivers.