Fraudulent VA shoe advertisement aims at veterans’ private data, VA cautions
A flyer that claims to offer “free athletic shoes from the VA” might initially look legitimate. It features VA-style branding, discusses health benefits, and includes a MyVA phone number. This, however, is what makes it particularly dangerous. The Department of Veterans Affairs has stated that this message is misleading, as it falsely informs veterans about […]
Local burger chains exceed McDonald’s and Wendy’s in sales growth, according to data.
Regional Burger Chains Surpass Major Fast Food Brands in Sales Growth Recent data reveals that regional burger chains are significantly outpacing some of America’s largest fast food brands in terms of sales growth. A study conducted by Technomic, a food service research firm based in Chicago, shows that since 2019, chains like Culver’s, In-N-Out Burger, […]
Euro stabilizes around 1.1450 as German data shows reduced inflation concerns.
On Friday, the euro (EUR) made slight gains against the somewhat weaker US dollar (USD). The currency pair has climbed to the mid-1.1400 range but seems unlikely to break above the two-week trading ceiling of about 1.1475, suggesting the week might conclude with minimal change. In Germany, the finalized harmonized consumer price index (HICP) for […]
Oregon Utility Increases Electricity Rates for AI Data Centers by 30% and Lowers Costs for Homes
Portland General Electric Adjusts Rates Portland General Electric has cut residential electricity bills by about 1.3% while imposing nearly a 30% increase on rates for industrial customers, particularly impacting AI data centers and cryptocurrency miners. According to a report, Oregon’s largest energy provider has announced a 29.7% rate hike for large electricity users, following unanimous […]
New Zealand Dollar remains stable despite weaker China CPI data
NZD/USD Movement Overview The NZD/USD pair has experienced a second consecutive day of gains, hovering around 0.5720 during Thursday’s Asian session. This uptick in the currency pair can be attributed to the New Zealand dollar’s (NZD) ongoing rise, influenced by recently released consumer price index (CPI) inflation data from China, a key trading partner. China’s […]
Portland General Electric raises data center fees due to Oregon legislation
Oregon Utility Regulators Change Electricity Rates for Data Centers Starting Wednesday, new regulations from Oregon’s utility regulators will take effect, enabling data centers and large energy consumers to see changes in their electricity rates, which may lead to increased charges for them while lowering rates for other customers. The Oregon Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has […]
Meta’s Large Wyoming AI Data Center Pollutes Cheyenne’s Wastewater Treatment System with Uncommon Bacteria
Cheyenne Discontinues Acceptance of Wastewater from Data Centers After Contamination Incident The city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, has announced a halt to accepting wastewater from data center operations. This decision follows contamination of the sewage system, linked to contractors working for Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta. Recently, the Cheyenne Public Utilities Commission disclosed for the first time the […]
Survey data shows that those not using AI are more at risk of layoffs in 2026.
Impact of AI on Employment Trends EJ Antoni, who serves as Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, recently shared insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) influences job dynamics, positing that it is ultimately competition that spurs job growth. Meanwhile, Cheryl Casson raised alarms about the valuation of AI, shifting investment patterns, and potential national security […]
Obamacare enrollment significantly declined in many states this past year, new federal data reveals.
Enrollment Decline in Affordable Care Act NEW YORK – Recent federal data reveals a significant drop in the number of individuals enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) over the past year, with states like Ohio and Oklahoma witnessing nearly a one-third decrease. This marks the first detailed look at enrollment trends across all 50 […]
Military personnel report increased sexual activity during Trump’s presidency, Pentagon data shows.
The military under the Trump administration seems, well, ever-prepared. Recent data from the Pentagon indicates that active-duty military personnel are engaging in a lot more intimate encounters during his presidency. In fact, prescriptions for erectile dysfunction medications are set to hit a record high in 2025, with an astonishing figure of 108,332 prescriptions written for […]