Home

How to save on your electric bill in summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.How to save on utilities in summerWe’re all looking for ways to cut costs anywhere it’s convenient, and consumption of energy in our homes is a great place to look for energy- and cash-saving strategies. As temperatures begin to rise, so does our energy consumption, which leads to higher utility bills as our air conditioning system becomes a refuge from soaring temps and as we begin doing more hiking and swimming, which can lead to more showers. The results can be costly. Here are tips to save energy and money this summer while staying cool, comfortable and enjoying the summer activities you love.Shop this article: Hunter Ceiling Fan, Philips LED bulbs and Rainpoint Water TimerUse fans instead of air conditioning Fans are a small investment that can save you a lot over time. While an air conditioner is a surefire way to cool down your space, a fan uses...

Movie Review: She’s Perfect Barbie. He’s Scene-Stealing Ken. Their life in plastic looks fantastic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

For someone who’s 11.5 inches tall and weighs under 8 ounces, poor Barbie’s had to carry an awfully heavy load over the years on that slender, plastic back of hers.Welcomed as a trailblazer in 1959 — An adult doll! With actual breasts! — she was nonetheless branded an anti-feminist a decade later when women’s rights marchers chanted “I Am Not a Barbie Doll,” referring to her unrealistic body type (and perhaps ignoring the fact that she was single, a homeowner and a career woman).As years went by, Barbie had her hits (adopting a more inclusive body type, running for president) and misses (exclaiming “Math class is TOUGH!” — ouch). Through it all, this lightning rod in tiny pink heels remained uniquely talented at reinventing herself.Which is why it makes sense that now, writer-director Greta Gerwig takes Barbie in more than one direction – in every direction, really – in her brash, clever, idea-packed (if ultimately TOO packed) and most of all, eye-poppingly lovely “Barbie,” the bran...

First Community: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — First Community Corp. (FCCO) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $3.3 million.The bank, based in Lexington, South Carolina, said it had earnings of 43 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 38 cents per share.The holding company for First Community Bank posted revenue of $20.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $15.2 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $14.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FCCO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FCCOSource

¿Cómo ver el Mundial Femenino de Fútbol 2023 por televisión e internet?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Copa Mundial Femenina de Fútbol 2023, la cual se llevará a cabo en Australia y Nueva Zelandia, está a unas horas de dar el banderazo de inicio.Del 20 de julio y el 20 de agosto, las mejores selecciones femeniles mayores se enfrentarán para conseguir el campeonato más importante a nivel de países.Este Mundial femenino, que será el noveno en la historia de la FIFA, tiene además dos ingredientes que lo convierten en un torneo histórico: por primera vez, jugarán 32 selecciones por la copa; y también por primera ocasión, el campeonato se disputará en dos países.Sin duda, Estados Unidos es el equipo a vencer, pues llega como bicampeón del certamen (tras sus títulos en los mundiales de 2015 y 2019) y ahora tratará de obtener su tercer título consecutivo y su quinto en la historia.En tanto, varias selecciones latinoamericanas buscarán lograr la hazaña, entre ellas Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panamá y Brasil.Mundial Femenino de Fútbol 2023: estas son las princip...

Where to play indoor and outdoor pickleball in Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Pickleball is a seemingly new game that has taken the country by storm. If you haven't picked up a paddle and joined the pickleball craze, the sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. The game gained popularity fast as all you need is a paddle, a plastic ball and a court, and then anyone of any skill can jump in and play. Pickleball players fight plans to close Congress Park courts So, if you're looking to try out the top summer sport, here are some pickleball courts located in Denver.Outdoor courtsThese outdoor courts are open to the public and are on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to bring your own equipment.Location of all the outdoor pickleball courts in Denver. (Denver Parks and Recreation) Bear Valley Park located at 6400 W Dartmouth Ave. Has four courts that are free to useEisenhower Park located at 4300 E Dartmouth Ave. Has four courts that are free to useGates Tennis Center located at 3300 E. Bayaud Ave. Has 12 courts t...

Police searching for armed robber in Florida City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

Police are searching for a subject after he was involved in several armed robberies in different mini-mart stores in Florida City. The man was seen armed in El Charrito Mart, located at 636 West Palm Drive, around 8:30 p.m. on July 6 and at a Chevron gas station, located at 893 West Palm Drive, just two days later. He managed to access the cash registers behind the counter and leave with money from the registers in both incidents.Authorities were able to capture photos of the criminal from surveillance videos of those aforementioned incidents. “As always we appreciate your assistance and hope that this may create leads in this case,” said Florida City Police Department in an email regarding this crime. If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

French MEPs score a win as Parliament agrees to rent €2M-a-year Strasbourg offices

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

BRUSSELS — French MEPs were out in force at a committee meeting Wednesday to support a vote in favor of beefing up the European Parliament’s premises in Strasbourg by renting 15,000 square meters of office space from the French government.After failing to convince the EU to buy the Osmose building outright, the French government is arranging to buy the building and then lease it to the Parliament for €700,000 per year on a 99-year contract. Acquiring the Osmose building will set the French state back €53.5 million.Though broadly seen as a cheap deal for the EU institution, the French rental offer was loudly rejected by the Socialists and Greens groups, whose lawmakers argued the extra space is unnecessary, badly adapted to the Parliament’s needs, and an attempt to get the EU to purchase the building through the back door because under the terms of the deal, the Parliament can buy it at any time.Latvian S&D MEP Nils Ušakovs tried unsuccessfully to kibosh the vote...

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara appears in court, faces additional charges for Jamaica Plain crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara arrived for a court appearance Wednesday morning to face charges and questions about her driving record after authorities say she drove her vehicle through a fence and into a home in Jamaica Plain, injuring her son in the process.Lara appeared at West Roxbury District Court just before 9 a.m. to face a court magistrate over the crash that happened on June 30. A police report released last week stated that Lara was driving at least 53 mph in an area on Centre Street where the posted speed limit was 25 mph when she crashed through a fence and into a home.Police said Lara was driving with a revoked license and driving in an unregistered car. According to the police report, the councilor has not had a valid Massachusetts driver’s license since 2013, when her license was suspended after she didn’t pay a fine penalizing her for not wearing a seatbelt.Speaking to reporters ahead of her probable cause hearing and her arraignment, Lara stated she intended to...

Officials identify victim, release new details on deadly industrial accident at Swampscott Quarry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

Authorities released new information on an industrial accident at Swampscott Quarry that left one worker dead earlier this week.The Essex District Attorney’s Office said Christopher Perry, 37, of Lynn, was killed in an apparent construction accident on Monday, July 17, at the Aggregate Industries facility on Danvers Road.According to the DA’s office, Perry and another worker were in a rock crusher and cleaning the device when “an apparent mechanical malfunction occurred.” The crusher had been suspended above a quarry at the time with a nearby crane assisting in the operation.Officials said that following the accident, Perry was pronounced dead at the scene while the other worker was uninjured.Crews spent hours at the scene afterwards, investigating what had happened while also trying to recover the body of the victim.Additional details on the nature of the accident were not released.The DA’s office added that the case remains under investigation.

Court finds probable cause for Kendra Lara charges, arraignment later today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:18:00 GMT

An assistant clerk magistrate found enough evidence to schedule an arraignment later today for Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara on multiple charges stemming from a June 30 car crash that left her child injured.Lara appeared in court Wednesday morning for a hearing at West Roxbury Municipal Court after being summoned on charges of driving an unregistered, uninsured vehicle with a revoked license before crashing into a Jamaica Plain home last month.Lara’s defense attorney objected to the arraignment and unsuccessfully attempted to get the charges she was summoned on dismissed.First Assistant Clerk Magistrate Paul Troi tacked on two additional charges, including negligent operation of a vehicle as to endanger and wanton endangerment of a child. A time for the arraignment was not immediately available.Lara was driving at a “minimum” speed of 53 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour zone when she said she swerved to avoid a car pulling out a parking spot on the side of the road, accordi...