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A Washington utility’s three-year rate plan carries more than $529 million in federal tax credits, and residential electric bills still climb $28 a month when the first year ...

A Washington utility filed a three-year rate plan with $529M in federal tax credits baked in, yet a typical 800 kWh household faces a $28/month bill jump in the first year.
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TikTok and Disney strike deal giving creators licensed access to Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar content

Disney and TikTok announce a first-of-its-kind global deal letting creators legally use licensed clips and characters from Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar in short-form videos.
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Hybrids claimed a record 15.4 percent of all US new-vehicle sales in the first half of this year, and three automakers control nearly nine in ten of every gas-electric model sold

Hybrids hit a record 15.4% share of the US new-car market in H1 2026, with 1.21 million units sold and three automakers controlling nearly 86% of all gas-electric sales.
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Only 45% of Americans plan a paid summer vacation in 2026, the lowest share in six years, Deloitte finds

Deloitte's 2026 Summer Travel Survey of 4,003 Americans finds vacation intent at a six-year low, with rising costs keeping millions home while committed travelers spend more.