PJM, the largest power grid operator in the U.S., faces increasing scrutiny as it struggles to balance growing energy demands with the transition to renewable resources. The organization manages the flow of power across 13 states and Washington D.C., but critics argue that outdated systems and slow project approvals are driving up costs for consumers.
A lucky Mega Millions player in California will be ringing in the New Year as a billionaire after winning an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday night's drawing.
The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, warned President-elect Donald Trump that he stands with Panama amid Trump's push for the United States to seize the Panama Canal.
President-elect Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that the United States may take back the Panama Canal unless the country lowers its costs and opposes Chinese influences.
As North Carolinians prepare for the Christmas holiday, the price of unleaded gasoline is a few dimes lower than the national average, offering some relief to those hitting the road. On Friday morning, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in North Carolina stood at $2.83, compared to the national average of $3.05, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
