The average checking account interest rate is 1.75 times higher than it was in 2022, according to October data from WalletHub. But that often doesn’t mean much: Checking accounts that pay interest are ...

The Commission on Judicial Performance concluded former San Bernardino County Superior Court Commissioner Robert Driessen committed eight counts of misconduct during his three-year tenure. A former ...

A higher Medicare premium set to go into effect in 2026 will push the monthly charge above $200 for the first time, with the increase likely to erode next year's cost-of-living increase for millions ...

Over a dozen people packed the Western Virginia Water Authority meeting on Thursday to voice their concerns about the proposed Google AI Data Center that would be placed in Botetourt County. Many ...

Stakeholders at PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid operator, on Wednesday rejected all 12 final proposals for regulating the rapidly growing data center industry, leaving the Maryland ...

Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. Anyone holding out hope that increases in electric power prices could ...

Nike Carstarphen’s electricity bill is rising, even when she’s using less power. The Baltimore resident’s electricity rate jumped 20% from August to September, even though she had cut her usage 40%, ...

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s call for expedited grid connections is getting pushback over the use of federal power, electric reliability and cost. State utility regulators this week called on the ...

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President Donald Trump keeps saying beef is the only grocery product that has gotten more expensive during his second presidency. Trump’s claim that grocery prices are down is wrong. And so is his ...