US leaders work to stabilize struggling economy There’s a scramble among federal leaders to stabilize a struggling economy. The Biden administration is trying to calm fears of a recession and the Federal Reserve is poised to raise interest rates again.
IRS sending letters to 9 million Americans with unclaimed … The Internal Revenue Service is sending letters to millions who did not claim stimulus payments, earned income tax credits, or other benefits.
Memphis, Jackson among cities with worst life expectancy, … While people born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, can expect to live around 83 years on average, natives of Jackson, Mississippi, have lives that are 8.6 years shorter.
Battery-boosted EV chargers coming to Chevron, Texaco … Are EV fast-charging stations smart business for existing gas stations? The oil giant Chevron appears to be exploring exactly that, with an arrangement that will lead to the rollout at some U.S. Chevron and Texaco gas stations of DC fast-chargers capable of delivering 200 miles of range in 15 minutes. Charging units for the fueling […]
These Republicans were selected to chair House committees … After a historic and prolonged battle over the Speakership, House Republicans on Monday moved to wrap up some unfinished organizing business that was put on hold due to opposition to Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — including picking who will lead key panels. The House GOP Steering Committee, a panel of around 30 lawmakers consisting of […]
Man suing Bass Pro Shops over socks A man is taking Bass Pro Shops to court over false claims made about their socks.
Each EV with V2G charger might earn $15,000 over … Each bidirectional EV charger installed could pay for itself in three years, and earn up to $15,000 over 10 years, according to projections from a firm that provides such equipment. Chargers installed for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operation, allowing EVs to discharge power back into the grid, have similar upfront costs to conventional chargers. But they also […]
GOP senators hope for block of student debt forgiveness Republican senators are calling for lawsuits to block President Joe Biden’s order forgiving student loan debt, calling it an illegal overreach and abuse of executive power.
US tax breaks lure European clean tech companies … LONDON (AP) — Norwegian startup Freyr will first build batteries to power electric vehicles and store clean energy in a remote town near the Arctic Circle. Up next? An Atlanta suburb. That’s because a new U.S. clean energy law offers generous tax credits — up to 40% of costs — in what is a “massive, […]
House votes to overturn Biden administration water … The House voted on Thursday to overturn the Biden administration’s water regulations — a goal that’s not expected to come to fruition but one that gave Republicans another chance to force some Democrats into a tough vote. The House voted 227-198 to eliminate a Biden administration rule that governs which waters are subject to federal […]
No-Shave November and Movember are here. What are … The two annual fundraising challenges kick off Tuesday.