ATLANTA (AP) — With data centers flooding Georgia, utility regulators face a big decision: Should Georgia Power Co. spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to service the computer complexes? Or could the utility overcharge and stick other ratepayers with the bill? It would be … Read more
After a lifetime spent reciting the Taj Mahal’s eternal love story, veteran tour guide Vishu Das says his faith is shattered. “The story I’ve been telling all these years – what if it turns out to be a lie?” he asks, distraught, as he looks at the monument from a nearby rooftop. His desperation leads … Read more
It’s the same every morning. That tingle creeps into the fingers. And your shoulders? Stiff as ever. Extend your arms and roll your shoulders until the sensation returns. You stand up, shake yourself off. Probably nothing, you tell yourself. I just slept weird, didn’t I? Maybe not. How you sleep could be the real problem. … Read more
Mortgage rates are up today. 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%. These increases can likely be attributed to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data, which was released yesterday. The PCE index showed that inflation moved … Read more
A critical system failed as a fighter jet was landing on an aircraft carrier earlier this year. The $60 million F/A-18 fell off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman and fell into the Red Sea. A new Navy investigation shows how the landing fell apart in moments. As the fighter landed on the … Read more
It’s no secret that there are a lot of tool brands available today that can be a double-edged sword. Sure, there are more options than ever, and that can go a long way toward building a dream collection. At the same time, it can be difficult to decide which is the right choice for you. … Read more
When a restaurant closes, it generally has no financial impact on customers, unless they had a pre-paid catering order or paid an advance for a party or other event. However, when a retail chain closes, it can have a deeper financial impact. Customers may have ordered and paid for items that were not delivered, and … Read more
The Supreme Court’s upholding of how Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map gives hope to California Democrats as they prepare to defend their map in court this month — and encourages other states to follow suit. The High Court allowed Texas to use a congressional map, giving Republicans a better shot at five additional … Read more
During his 40-year career, Scott Scovel saved $3 million for retirement. But when he retired, he was so focused on saving that he struggled to start spending. Spending tactics such as a $50,000 “war chest” helped him adopt a carpe diem approach. I’ve spent a lifetime scrimping and worrying about my retirement portfolio and savings, … Read more
When 88-year-old Ed Bambas broke down in tears at his grocery store register this week, he had no idea that strangers from around the world were about to change his life. “I don’t know what to say,” Bambas told Australian social media influencer Sam Weidenhofer (1), who had just tipped him $400. “It will help … Read more