Many households in rugged and rural southwest Virginia are already struggling to make ends meet. But they pay some of the highest electric rates in the nation, with prices that…
Day: November 12, 2025
The 9 Worst Things to Say to Someone Getting Divorced—And What to Say Instead
When a couple gets divorced, everyone in their orbit is affected—not just the two people whose “I do” turned into “I don’t.” And boy, does that crowd have something to…
What to Do When Mice Are in Your Walls
A scratching sound you can’t ignore. It usually starts late at night, a faint scratching or scurrying behind the drywall. At first, you might brush it off as your imagination, but…
You’ve Heard of FOMO. But Do You Have FOFO?
You’re undoubtedly familiar with the term FOMO—fear of missing out—but you may not have heard of FOFO: fear of finding out. It’s a common reason many people don’t get recommended…
Trump’s DOE may soon force more coal plants to stay open
The Trump administration appears poised to force more coal plants to stay open past their planned closing dates — an unprecedented intervention in the power sector that is already making…
Can Australia power its big aluminum smelters with clean energy?
Australia’s power sector is steadily shifting away from coal and toward running on 100% renewable energy . Now the country is trying to ensure some of its biggest electricity users…