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6 days ago | wdkx.com | DJ Sight

National Grid has proposed a rate hike that could raise electricity bills by about $25 per month for the average household over the next few years. The increase would be phased in, starting with a $14.32 hike in the first year. Supporters like the New York Geothermal Energy Organization back the proposal in hopes it will lead to more use of energy-efficient geothermal heat pumps. The plan still needs approval from the public service commission, with public hearing dates yet to be announced.

1 week ago | wdkx.com | DJ Sight

Apps like Life360 and GasBuddy, used for family safety or gas savings, have allegedly been secretly tracking users’ location and motion data and selling it to insurance companies through a data broker called Arity, owned by Allstate. This data has reportedly led to higher insurance quotes for some users, even those with good driving records. A Texas lawsuit claims consumers weren’t properly informed or able to consent to this tracking.

1 week ago | wdkx.com | DJ Sight

Temu and Shein have raised prices on many products ahead of new U.S. tariffs taking effect May 2nd. The hikes come in anticipation of the end of the “de minimis” exemption, which currently allows goods under $800 to avoid import tariffs. Starting May 2, U.S. businesses will face either a 120% tariff or a $100 flat fee per item, increasing to $200 on June 1, following an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.

1 week ago | wdkx.com | DJ Sight

Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has publicly apologized for prank calling Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft. The prank, which was caught on a live stream and went viral, involved Ulbrich impersonating Saints GM Mickey Loomis to falsely suggest Sanders was being drafted by New Orleans. Jax, 21, admitted he obtained Sanders’ phone number from an open iPad while visiting his parents’ home.

1 week ago | wdkx.com | DJ Sight

Police in Oak Park, Illinois, are investigating the disappearance of about $300,000 after three bags of money fell out of a Brinks armored truck on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on South Austin Boulevard when the truck’s back door unexpectedly opened. According to police, 50 to 100 people began grabbing the spilled cash and quickly fled the scene on foot or by car. Authorities are working to identify individuals involved in taking the money.