Xcel Energy admitted that its power lines ignited the Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle but denied negligence in infrastructure maintenance and operation.
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State of the Union: Joe Biden Vows to Make Big Corporations, Wealthy Americans Pay More Taxes
President Joe Biden announced plans to increase taxes on big corporations and wealthy Americans during his State of the Union address on Thursday night.
US House Panel Approves Bill That Could Ban TikTok; Users Flood Congress With Calls After App Sends Pop-up Messages
A controversial bill that could potentially block TikTok in the United States (US) was unanimously approved by a bipartisan panel of lawmakers.
Tesco Delays Pay Rise for a Month, Angering Employees
Tesco employees have expressed frustration on a month-long delay in a promised pay raise. Tesco employees have expressed frustration on a month-long delay in a promised pay raise.
Innovate, Overcome, Succeed: Eric Porat's Blueprint for Digital Excellence
Who says you can't turn digital dreams into reality? Eric Porat lives to debunk that myth every day. Picture a world where every click, every online ad, and every digital strategy opens doors to endless possibilities. That's the playground of Eric Porat, a true digital maverick.
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Hertz has partnered with Stripe to process worldwide payments for car rentals, ensuring a consistent payment experience across 3,000 Hertz establishments worldwide.
Grand Union will receive approval to operate trains from London to Stirling by 2025, increasing passenger options as the government aims for more competition in the rail sector.
U.S.-based employers reported 84,638 job cuts in February, marking the highest level since 2009. Tech led in cuts, while financial firms saw a significant increase.
Part of the new plan is to revive American Girl dolls and Fisher-Price toys in a way that is also marketable to the new modern target audience.
Cigna broadens coverage for weight loss drugs, capping spending increases at 15%. To address rising costs, it expands programs for diabetes and obesity management.
The tools, Einstein Copilot: Health Actions, will help schedule appointments, while the Assessment Generation will digitize health assessments to ease administrative burdens and improve patient care outcomes.
A survey by Assurance IQ unveils Americans' financial struggles in 2023. 66% sacrificed to pay bills; 41% used loans or credit cards. Healthcare costs and insurance complexities persist.
Reports from journalists and social media users allege that social media firms like Meta shadowbans Palestinian content, suppressing fair reporting on the ground.
DC Council approves bill allowing restaurants/bars to add 20% service fees. Aimed at aiding struggling businesses, transparency and worker wages are addressed, though concerns and debate persist.
