Even if the U.S. avoids some of the worst-case scenarios, ballooning debt and the cost of servicing it could eventually slow economic growth and make the burden unsustainable, according to a former International Monetary Fund official. Debt held by the public, or the amount the U.S. owes to outside lenders after borrowing on financial markets, […]
A tech startup is hoping to eliminate time constraints presented by long charging times on electric vehicle batteries using a familiar concept: battery swapping. Revoy, a California-based tech startup, has built “electric dollies” — fully integratable electric batteries that can turn diesel-powered semi-trucks into hybrid vehicles and extend battery life for electric semi-trucks, Tech Brew […]
Temperatures across portions of Florida could hit record highs over the weekend before tropical moisture arrives next week. AccuWeather forecasters are predicting temperatures could be 5 to 10 degrees above historical averages Friday through Sunday. ➤ Tropics watch: Get the latest on what’s happening in the tropics The potential for record heat means an increased […]
Are You Richer Than Your Peers? The Net Worth Needed To Be In The Top 10% Of Your Age While the ultrawealthy 1% often dominates financial headlines, the real question for most Americans is whether their net worth is comparable to that of their peers. Understanding what it takes to be in the top 10% […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “Doomsday mom” Lori Vallow’s sister, Summer Shiflet, on Saturday spoke out publicly for the first time since an Idaho jury convicted Chad Daybell in his triple murder case on Friday. Shiflet’s comments came at CrimeCon 2024 — a true crime convention that brings victims, law enforcement and other criminal justice experts together […]
This article was originally published in Honolulu Civil Beat. Teacher retention and student safety are top of mind for West Maui families and school and union leaders as an academic year marked by deadly wildfires comes to a close. Since August, enrollment at Lahaina’s four public schools has dropped by roughly 1,000 students. Some families […]
Motivations for autocratic power Comparisons have been made between Donald Trump and the German dictator Adolph Hitler, notably their exploitation of the Big Lie technique. So Timothy W. Ryback’s new book is timely: “Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to Power.” Exact parallels are not possible; the circumstances were different and complicated. But there were similarities besides […]
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for China’s economy, while warning that consumer-friendly reforms are needed to sustain strong, high-quality growth. The IMF’s report, issued late Tuesday, said the world’s second-largest economy will likely expand at a 5% annual rate this year, based on its growth in the first quarter and recent moves […]
Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Tony Gonzales both said Sunday the current drop in migrants at the Southern border is probably not permanent — and urged congressional action to be taken on the border. The Democratic senator from Connecticut and the Republican House member who represents a border district of Texas both acknowledged a recent […]
USS Bataan extended its deployment last year and sailed into the Red Sea to combat the Houthis. The US amphibious assault ship joined a fight largely meant for other ships, a senior officer said. The Bataan is currently in New York City this week as part of Fleet Week 2024. As war broke out between […]
We get it. Nobody likes taxes. It’s a tale as old as time. Whenever a candidate is running for office in Yuba-Sutter or an elected official brings up the need for more revenue via taxation, we hear the same old and tired line: “I don’t like taxes either, but …” Whether we like it or […]
Here are the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District restaurant inspection scores for May 12–19. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The health department conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. During the time period of May 12-19, the department conducted 37 inspections at 26 sites. […]