California legislators want to review controversial electric charge
A state Assembly committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill that would require a legislative review of a controversial new monthly fixed charge on electric…
Popular UK seaside resorts become first to charge tourists this summer – full list
Officials in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in Dorset on the Jurassic Coast have voted to start charging tourists who stay overnight in certain hotels per…
For second time, Sen. Robert Menendez faces a corruption trial
NEW YORK — For the second time in a decade, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez faces a corruption trial Monday with his political career and freedom on…
Bruce Lehrmann’s legal team made agreement not to charge him if they lost defamation action, court hears
In short: The Federal Court has heard Bruce Lehrmann and his legal team made an agreement he would not be charged if they lost the case.The court…
California utilities seek higher fixed monthly fees
With little debate two years ago, state lawmakers passed a complex energy bill that enabled a sweeping change in how most Californians are billed for…
Mexican authorities charge 3 linked to disappearance of Australian brothers
Authorities in Baja California, Mexico, say they have charged three people in connection with the disappearances of two Australian surfers and their American companion who…
AFL Round-Up: GWS answer critics, relentless Cats charge on, Swans set up epic ‘battle’
The Giants have brushed aside the grand finalists, while Geelong's on-field steel broke Blues hearts, and the Swans' ruthless performance sent an important message to…
How the Supreme Court left less hope for a Trump Jan. 6 trial
For those rightly concerned about the timing of Donald Trump’s federal Jan. 6 trial, Thursday’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court gave plenty of reasons…
Venice introduces charge for day-trippers as it tackles tourism influx
In short: Venice has introduced a fee for tourists visiting the city on a day trip as it works to tackle large crowds in peak-holiday season.The…
Arizona charges Meadows, Giuliani, 16 more in 2020 election fraud case
PHOENIX — An Arizona grand jury has indicted Mark Meadows, who served as former President Trump’s chief of staff, and former Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani,…
Central Coast Mariners forward Angel Torres stood down after sexual assault charge
In short: Central Coast Mariners forward Angel Torres has been stood down by the club after being charged with sexual assault.The 24-year-old was arrested at a…
Flight attendant's clever hack to charge your phone without a charger in any hotel room
Forgotten your plug adapter on holiday? Don't worry, the world will not end - as a flight attendant has revealed a genius trick she swears…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and what it takes to build a sex-trafficking case
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was once worth hundreds of millions of dollars but is now serving what amounts to a life sentence in federal…
Martin Lewis warns drivers over ‘ridiculous rule’ car insurance firms use to charge motorists double
MARTIN Lewis has warned drivers over a "ridiculous rule" that could see them pay double the price for their car insurance. The Money Saving Expert…
Parking charge changes 'could cause confusion'
Changes in how to pay for some parking and who enforces fines have come into effect in parts of NI. Source link
Leicester City: Championship club report £89.7m in losses after Premier League charge
Leicester City's latest financial losses relate to the season they were relegated from the Premier LeagueLeicester City have reported a loss of £89.7m for the…
Ian Foster: Plymouth Argyle head coach sacked after three months in charge
Ian Foster won just four of his 17 games in charge - only three of those wins came in the ChampionshipPlymouth Argyle have sacked head…
Airbnb warning as customers hit with surprise £4,000 charge after booking stay
Airbnb customers have been warned to double-check their bookings after one customer was hit with a 39% price hike - meaning they faced paying an…
Classic car drivers in luck as massive ‘loophole’ means they can escape £12.50 daily charge
BRITS who've become tired of being forced to pay a pesky £12.50 per day ULEZ fee have found a sneaky loophole that allows them to…
Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty in corruption case
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling corruption…