Minnesota’s largest energy supplier, Xcel Energy, has proposed a nearly 10% increase in electricity rates for customers starting in 2025 and 2026. The company submitted its two-year proposal to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) on November 1, 2024. The requested rate increase for 2025 is approximately 9.6%, or an extra $9.89 per month for … Read more
China’s central bank is set to overhaul its monetary policy, citing growing pressure on the economy, according to sources. The move aims to stabilize growth and address concerns about inflation and debt levels. Details of the planned changes are still scarce, but experts expect a shift towards more targeted interventions to support specific sectors. As … Read more
Dementia affects millions of older adults worldwide. Researchers have now found that taking daily vitamin D supplements may significantly lower dementia risk by 40 percent, according to a recent study. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia Diagnosis, Assessment, and Disease Monitoring, analyzed nearly 12,500 older adults with no initial dementia. The researchers … Read more
If you’re looking to exercise better, try fartleks, an informal version of interval training. To start, head outside and warm up for a few minutes at an activity you enjoy – walking, running, biking, or unicycling. Then, pick a landmark ahead and speed up until you reach it. Drop back to your original pace and … Read more
A former K-drama couple, Chae Gook Hee and Oh Dal Soo, have reconnected on the sets of Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2. The duo was once romantically involved from 2016 to 2018 but broke up due to a five-year relationship. Their past has sparked renewed controversy, with Oh Dal Soo facing allegations of sexual harassment … Read more
Hundreds of thousands in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria are at risk of being left without heating or power due to Russia’s suspension of natural gas supplies. Local authorities have cut off hot water and heating services for apartment buildings, advising residents to seal gaps in their windows as temperatures approach freezing. The move comes … Read more
Squid Game Season 2 has achieved massive success, breaking records set by other popular Netflix series. The season debuted with 68 million views in its first four days of availability, surpassing the premiere week record of Wednesday with 50.1 million views. Squid Game Season 2 is now ranked as the most-watched non-English language TV title … Read more
The age at which you can receive full Social Security benefits is rising to 66 years and 10 months starting Thursday. This increase is the second-to-last step before reaching the retirement age of 67 in 2026. Financial experts advise considering when to sign up for benefits based on individual circumstances, including health and family history … Read more
Apple will pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit claiming its Siri voice assistant secretly recorded and shared users’ conversations. The settlement, reached with the plaintiffs, could result in payouts of up to $20 per device for iPhone, Apple Watch, and smart speaker owners. According to court filings, some iPhone users accidentally activated … Read more
Google has introduced a new policy to limit excessive API requests from developers, aiming to prevent abuse and protect its services. The company states that 429 Too Many Requests errors are being sent in response to high volumes of API calls. This change is part of a broader effort to combat abuse and ensure the … Read more