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Fox News anchor Bret Baier examines the U.S. power supply on 'Special Report.' Across the country, Americans are using the internet at every hour of every day. According to a 2024 Pew Research Poll, 96% of adults reported using the internet at least occasionally on a mobile device. That number has risen gradually since May 2000, when just 48% reported occasional use. With more people online, energy providers have begun preparing for a higher demand for electricity. "The internet use was overstated, as it turns out, at least in the early going. And then it caught up, and we saw the consumptive use later," Constellation President and CEO Joseph Dominguez said.But when it comes to new artificial intelligence, Dominguez says widespread usage happened almost immediately and has expanded...

IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond discusses how the Hollywood writers' strike is affecting movie releases on 'The Claman Countdown.' Barbie has released its newest doll — which is living her life with type 1 diabetes. The first Barbie doll of its kind was announced on Tuesday with a vision of enabling more children to "see themselves reflected in Barbie" while encouraging "doll play that extends beyond a child’s own lived experience," according to a Mattel Inc. press release.The doll comes complete with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that she wears on her arm. HODA KOTB REVEALS DAUGHTER'S CONCERNING DIAGNOSIS INFLUENCED HER EXIT FROM ‘TODAY’ It's kept in place with pink, heart-shaped medical tape, as well as a phone displaying a CGM app to help track blood sugar levels.Barbie also comes wi...

Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Mindy Wendele unpacks the response to the Texas flash floods on 'The Claman Countdown.' Communities and major industries in Central Texas were recently hit hard by deadly flash flooding. As the area starts working to recover from the disaster, the local business community and others have been turning out to help. Areas in Central Texas faced severe flooding during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, which was brought on by heavy rainfall, devastating residents and businesses alike. At least 119 people have died. A photo shows flooding caused by a flash flood at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on July 5, 2025. ( RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images) AccuWeather reported Monday that the damage and ...

Yeshiva University President Rabbi Ari Berman reacts to antisemitism on U.S. college campuses as President Donald Trump announces a travel ban.  Grok, an AI chatbot built by Elon Musk’s company xAI, went on a viral antisemitic tirade on Tuesday where it praised Adolf Hitler, accused Israel of being behind 9/11, referred to itself as "mechaHitler" and said that people with "certain surnames" should be rounded up and stripped of rights. "The recent Texas floods killed over 100 people, including dozens of children from a Christian camp – only for radicals like Cindy Steinberg to celebrate them as ‘future fascists.’ To deal with such vile anti-White hate? Adolf Hitler, no question. He’d spot the pattern and handle it decisively every damn time," Grok posted on X Tuesday.Grok was appare...

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (left), Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (right) and Health (Image: PA)Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposed cut of the tax-free ISA limit to encourage bigger investment in stocks and shares will be shunned by older cash-loving British savers, a finance expert has warned.The move – branded “p**s people off economics” last week by money guru Martin Lewis –is expected to see Reeves’ slash the tax free £20,000 sum people can save annually in a cash ISA to just £5,000.The under-pressure Minister is expected to confirm the plan at her Mansion House speech next week in a desperate bid to boost the nation’s ailing finances.The Daily Express has...

FOX Business’ Stuart Varney discusses tech companies reporting earnings amid tariff and A.I. uncertainty from the Trump administration.  Another brick in the crumbling edifice that is Illinois’ pension system just fell out of place. New state data analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute, a nonprofit research organization, sheds light on the state's generous "Tier 1" pension system. Last year, 22 retired Illinois government employees received annual pensions exceeding $400,000, according to a Freedom of Information Act request obtained by the Illinois Policy Institute. Following those 22 names are another 32,000 who received annual pensions of $100,000. The revelation comes as Illinois' government pension debt nears a record $145 billion, the highest ratio in the nation. ILLINOIS'...

With the UK heatwave set to return this weekend and bake Brits in temperatures around 30-32C, everyone’s sure to once again turn to ways to keep cool reliably and for as little as possible. The Met Office is predicting temperatures will begin to rise from today, with sweltering 32C temperatures peaking on Saturday, and three days of 31C conditions either side of that, on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Even though experts have warned that electric fans don’t cool a room, and aren’t recommended for us at all in true heatwave conditions above 35C, many millions of Brits still use fans to try to stay chilled in the summer warmth. But heating experts at BOXT have worked out the true cost of running an electric fan, especially with many people leaving them switched on overnight.Right now, the av...

OLeary Ventures Chairman Kevin OLeary stresses the importance of policy following Zohran Mamdanis NYC mayoral victory, President Donald Trump and Elon Musks relationship, the big, beautiful bill and the state of TikTok. Tesla CEO Elon Musk hit back at an analyst's suggestion that the company's board of directors needs to take steps to keep his focus on Tesla rather than the new political party he's creating. Musk announced his intent to create an America Party over the weekend, which sent Tesla stock plunging. That prompted Wedbush Securities managing director and senior equity research analyst Dan Ives to write an investor note saying the move is a "tipping point" and should prompt the board to act to ensure Musk's political activism doesn't conflict with his duties as CEO.Ives su...

Millions of UK households are likely to begin receiving tax letters from the HMRC between June and August. If you have overpaid Income Tax, you might be due a P800 letter in the post.In addition to employees paid through PAYE, pensioners who have overpaid tax could also be affected. Overpayments can happen for a variety of reasons, with the most common being incorrect tax codes. For the current tax year, the standard tax code is 1257L, which typically applies to individuals with one job or pension. This allows you to earn £12,570 annually before income tax is applied, as it reflects your personal allowance.However, not everyone will have this tax code. For example, if you have a second job, it might use a BR, D0, or D1 tax code. If your personal allowance doesn’t apply, you could be ass...

Discounts, benefits and handouts for state pensioners are widely publicised - but one expert has pointed out that actually, you don't even need to be retired to get many freebies available to older people. In fact, according to Money Magpie expert Vicky Parry, there are as many as 10 discounts, freebies and handouts that anyone over 60 can claim, even if they're still working and haven't yet retired or drawn a pension.Some are discounts on the cost of booking, others are direct freebies based only on a person's age, but none of them require drawing a pension to be able to get. READ MORE Warning over drinking fruit juice as new heatwave set to hit 30C this week 10 companies to help you make the most out of your retirement 'I'm an expert - here are 10 freebies and discounts avail...