Hybrid vehicles on the rise
A major effort to put more electric cars on the road is slowing down a little, while another type of eco-friendly vehicle is grabbing the pole…
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Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion ahead of Monday’s drawing
Monday night’s Powerball lottery jackpot is no joke as officials say the estimated grand prize has reached $1 billion, with a cash payout of about…
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How to be safe ahead of next week’s solar eclipse
You can seriously damage your eyes by looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse, and regular sunglasses and 3D glasses won’t cut it. And…
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What to know about AT&T data breach
If you think you’ve been hacked, experts say to reset your password, ask a credit reporting agency to put a fraud alert on your account, and consider…
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Price of gold hits new record high ahead of interest rate cut
The price of gold has hit a new all-time high at just over $2,262 per ounce. The increase is being largely driven by expectations that the Federal…
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California workers to see wages increase to $20-an-hour
Beginning Monday, about 500,000 workers in California will see their wages increase as a new $20-an-hour minimum wage for fast-food employees goes…
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More than a billion dollars in federal tax refunds unclaimed
It involves refunds for the tax filing year 2020 during the pandemic when filers got an extension. The IRS says hundreds of thousands of people…
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Kia recalls 427,000 Telluride SUVs due to rolling away while parked
Kia says the shaft components on the affected vehicles may not be fully engaged. Model years 2020-2024 are…
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AT&T investigates data leak on the dark web
The leak happened about two weeks ago. The telecommunications company says it appears to involve data from 2019 or…
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Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market
The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most…
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Apply to T-Mobile’s Hometown grant!
T-Mobile launched the Hometown Grant Program as part of its commitment to give back to small cities and rural towns across…
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Biden is announcing a new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.…
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Powerball jackpot increases to $935 million after no one wins the top prize
The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $935 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Wednesday…
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The Hunt for Eggs: Egg prices rise as we get closer to Easter
Many people are EGG-cited for Easter egg hunts this weekend but not very excited for the rise in egg…
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McDonald’s to sell Krispy Kreme donuts at their restaurants
The addition of a Krispy Kreme donut to the McDonald’s customer’s breakfast order started as a test at 160 restaurants in Kentucky. A phased…
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Power outages reported in Yuma, APS on scene
According to APS, the outage was reported at around 3:00pm in the areas of 13th and 24th Street and 8th and Maple…
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Streaming vs. theaters. What’s the future for the movie business
In today’s digital age, everything is right at the touch of our fingers. And with the competition of streaming services, what might that mean for the…
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440K Starbucks mugs recalled due to burn injuries
Officials say there’s been at least a dozen reported incidents of mugs…
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Artificial Intelligence generated videos brings concern on potential misuse
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing every day and is producing some jaw dropping images. But there are fears those with bad intentions will…
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Dollar stores looking to close locations
Family Dollar will close 600 stores in the first half of this year and at least 370 more over the next several years as store leases…
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