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Tariff impacts loom over the Port of Seattle
KING 5 News reported that, based on data from VesselFinder, which tracks vessel positions in real time, three container ships were docked in the Port of Seattle at the time of the post. The ships were ...
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US experts warn 'rogue' devices found in Chinese solar power inverters could trigger widespread blackouts, report says — effectively a 'built-in way' to destroy the grid. Are ...
U.S. security experts have reportedly uncovered undocumented communication devices inside Chinese-made solar power inverters — hardware that’s widely used to support renewable energy infrastructure.
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‘Californians will be blindsided’: Gas prices could surge 75% to over $8/gallon in the Golden State by 2026 — here’s what’s driving the pending crisis (and what you ...
With a cost of living that’s 38.5% higher than the national average, California is an expensive place to live. In fact, the Golden State currently ranks as the third most expensive state to live in, ...
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‘What an insult’: This North Carolina senior says ‘mean spirited’ developers cut her off from access road in property line dispute — and then offered her just $10 in ...
The Chamber of Commerce reports that the U.S. housing market is short more than 4.5 million homes. So, having developers come and build homes on vacant land is a good thing — in theory. But it can ...
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It’s not a pipe dream: Slash your water usage by up to 50% just by installing this 1 ‘tiny but powerful device’ — and it’ll only cost you $5
Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, you may be looking for ways to save money around the house. Some solutions, like boiling water in an electric kettle instead of on the stove, may not save a ...
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Growing rat infestations are causing thousands of dollars worth of damage to cars across Chicago — but chewed up wires aren’t covered by warranty. How to pest-proof your ...
The last thing Chicagoans expect when they lift the hood of their car is a literal rat’s nest. But rodents do enjoy curling up in warm spaces and chewing on any available wires, which makes nestling ...
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This Oklahoma man, 40, owes $30,000 in personal loans — one at a shocking rate of 300%. Here’s why The Ramsey Show co-hosts say his money choices make them ‘dizzy’
Personal loans can be a tempting way to borrow money because the lenders typically charge lower interest rates than credit cards, but that doesn't mean these loans can't get you into trouble. In 2024, ...
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‘Our state … needs the money’: Hawaii lawmakers vote to impose ‘first of its kind’ tourism ‘green fee’ to cover mounting costs of climate change — what the 0.75 ...
Hawaii has passed a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation that will see a 0.75% increase to the state’s tax on tourists, specially earmarked to raise money for protection against climate change and ...
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‘Those bills look better than the new ones’: Philadelphia 7-Eleven owner loses more than $300 to counterfeit $20 bill scam — now he wants others to know the real threat ...
Vincent Emmanuel, the owner of a 7-Eleven in South Philadelphia, is sending a warning to business owners in the area: keep an eye out for counterfeit $20 bills. Emmanuel is sounding the alarm after ...
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Publishers Clearing House is now sending 281,000-plus consumers refunds worth $18.5 million after FTC finds sweepstakes company targeted vulnerable Americans with ‘deceptive ...
Maybe you’ve seen the eye-catching sweepstakes ads and commercials where regular folks are holding massive checks from Publishers Clearing House. And maybe seeing those huge amounts made you want to ...
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Warren Buffett says tariffs are like America gloating ‘hahaha, we've won’ to rest of the world — warns it’s risky to use trade as a weapon with 8 nations having nuclear ...
President Donald Trump’s trade war and the rise of protectionist policies have stoked fears that global commerce is now a zero-sum contest, and legendary investor Warren Buffett is concerned about ...
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It’s not too late to invest in a gold IRA as part of your retirement strategy
With gold soaring to record highs — including blowing past $3,000 per ounce— some investors may worry they’ve “missed the boat” on gold. But, given recent economic uncertainty, finance thought leaders ...