why drivers face a triple tax for every mile they drive

why drivers face a triple tax for every mile they drive

EV socket illustration When the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid went on sale in 2012, its rechargeable battery pack and gasoline engine combination was hailed as the best of both worlds. Instead of recharging an electric motor on its own through regenerative braking like previous hybrid models, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners can now plug their car … Read more

Social media ban for Australian teenagers brings holiday woes

Social media ban for Australian teenagers brings holiday woes

By Byron Kaye and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Sydney teenager Ayris Tolson thinks the start of her first summer holiday under Australia’s youth social media ban will be relatively easy as she spends time with her family, but as the weeks pass, she fears she will be lonely and isolated. From December … Read more

Never mix these 2 drinks if you are taking high blood pressure medication, warns a pharmacist

Never mix these 2 drinks if you are taking high blood pressure medication, warns a pharmacist

For those who have high blood pressure, taking a prescription drug can literally save lives. While medications are never a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle, scientific studies have shown how powerful blood pressure lowering medications can be. For example, according to a 2024 scientific study published in Cureustaking a blood pressure-lowering drug significantly … Read more

Forget menu prices, McDonald’s is quietly making a massive financial move

Forget menu prices, McDonald’s is quietly making a massive financial move

A lot of attention has been focused on McDonald’s seeing a change in their customer base. That’s something CEO Christopher Kempczinski talked about at length during the chain’s third-quarter earnings call. “In the US, we continue to see a bifurcated consumer base, with QSR traffic from lower-income consumers declining by nearly double-digits in the third … Read more

1 27% Growth Stock to buy right now

1 27% Growth Stock to buy right now

A delay in the launch of Rocket Labs’ Neutron triggered a 27% selloff, but the stock partially recovered. The third quarter saw record revenues of $155 million, 17 Electron contracts and $1 billion in inventory. Analyst consensus sees it as a moderate buy with a high price target, implying solid upside for investors. These 10 … Read more

Woman priest paid for sex since age 17 says ‘there is no real winner’ after resignation

Woman priest paid for sex since age 17 says ‘there is no real winner’ after resignation

The woman who publicly claimed she was 17 when a longtime Roman Catholic priest in Alabama successfully offered her financial support in exchange for sex and other forms of private companionship — recently prompting him to resign from the clergy — says “there’s no real winner in this situation.” In her first remarks since Robert … Read more

Corvette raffle at Erie Catholic church gone wrong. Refunds are coming

Corvette raffle at Erie Catholic church gone wrong. Refunds are coming

A year after an Erie Roman Catholic church held a Corvette raffle that went awry, the parish has begun the process of refunding those who bought the tickets. St. Jude the Apostle Church is accepting refund requests through Jan. 3, the Catholic Diocese of Erie said in a Dec. 7 statement to the Erie Times-News. … Read more

Detroit is reflecting on Mike Duggan’s tenure as his final days in the mayor’s office near

Detroit is reflecting on Mike Duggan’s tenure as his final days in the mayor’s office near

DETROIT (AP) — When Mayor Mike Duggan announced his plan to run for governor of Michigan, he did so from a tower at the iconic but aging Renaissance Center overlooking Detroit. It’s not the same city Duggan inherited in January 2014. No longer defined by blocks of vacant houses, empty downtown storefronts, rampant crime and … Read more

As rates rise, comparing offers is crucial

As rates rise, comparing offers is crucial

Mortgage rates are on the rise, according to Zillow. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 13 basis points to 6.10%and the 15-year fixed rate rose 14 basis points to 5.55%. However, note that these are national averages. Depending on your location, financial profile and mortgage lender, you may be able to secure a lower … Read more