Costco is increasing its basic membership fee for the first time since 2017, raising the annual charge from $60 to $65. Membership Fee Hike Details This 8.3% cost increase will take effect on September 1, as announced by the retailer on Wednesday. Additionally, a premium membership will rise from $120 to $130. Along with the … Read more
A brush fire fueled by strong winds raced through over 500 acres in Hawaii, leading to the closure of Maui’s Haleakala National Park on Thursday. Residents of the scenic island, still recovering from last year’s devastating wildfire, were alerted to prepare for possible evacuations. The fire, driven southeast by 40 mph winds, had not yet … Read more
Firefighters are currently battling a significant blaze at the Hotel Cassino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The fire broke out early Thursday morning, engulfing the roof and at least one upper floor of the four-story building located on Georgia Avenue, off Pacific Avenue. Dramatic footage captured by Chopper 3 showed flames leaping from the rooftop, … Read more
Multiple children have been hospitalized after consuming Diamond Shruumz brand products, which have now been recalled. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports at least 58 illnesses in 27 states, with more cases expected as investigations continue. Although the CDC has not specified the number of child cases, the candy-like nature of these … Read more
Iowa’s Most Crime-Ridden Cities Revealed According to SouthWestJournal, Iowa is a state in the Midwest that is known for its beautiful countryside. However, some parts of Iowa are not as safe as others. A recent report looked at 75 cities in Iowa with more than 5,000 people and found that some cities have a lot … Read more
2024’s Most Dangerous Cities in Oregon: Small Towns Overtake Portland in Crime Rates Oregon’s Most Dangerous Cities 2024: Small Towns Lead in Violent Crime In 2024 Oregon‘s safety narrative takes an unexpected turn as it holds the tenth-highest violent crime rate in the nation yet its largest city Portland avoids the notorious list of America’s … Read more
Congress Seeks to Streamline College Aid Process Early Access to Financial Aid: A Boost for College-Bound Students According to insidehighered, Congress wants the Education Department to release a form that helps students get financial aid for college earlier, by October 1st. This will help students plan and prepare for college better. The current deadline is … Read more
Biden’s Green Energy Czar Embroiled in Controversy: New Loan to Entek Raises Questions of Favoritism Conflict of Interest Concerns Surround Jigar Shah’s Department of Energy Loan Office According to dailycaller, The Department of Energy is considering giving a big loan to a company called Entek. Entek makes parts for electric cars and has connections to … Read more
New Healthcare Law in Illinois: What You Need to Know Illinois Governor Signs Landmark Legislation to Improve Patient Care According to TheCenterSquare, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a new law to help people get better healthcare. This law will make it harder for insurance companies to make it difficult for people to get the … Read more
House Republicans Seek to Roll Back Labor Department’s Retirement Savings Rule Will New Regulation Protect or Limit Access to Retirement Advice? According to bloomberglaw, House Republicans are trying to stop a new rule from the Labor Department. This rule makes sure that people who help others with their retirement savings act in their best interests. … Read more