An Oklahoma woman opened a $1,373 electric bill, including a $598 deposit after late payments; she says it topped her monthly rent and sparked a petition over soaring power costs

Raelynn McMurchy (left) with her husband, Tucker, and daughter, Ella, launched an online petition over high power bills When Raelynn McMurchy opened her electricity bill this month, the amount was more than twice her family’s monthly rent. The bill totalled $1,373, including a $598 security deposit that her power company required after she fell behind…

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Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ faces controversy as audience rating disappears from the ticket booking platform | Kannada Movie News

Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has had a busy opening day, with the film drawing strong attention at the box office while also receiving mixed reactions from viewers. The Geetu Mohandas directorial, which arrived in theatres on August 26, has become one of the most discussed releases online, with fans debating its story,…

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A student who fled violence in Brazil started his US education at community college; years later, he earned a full ride to Yale

Thalles de Souza (Credit: Business Insider) Thalles de Souza was 13 years old when police stormed into his house in Vila Kennedy, a community in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro, shouting and shooting. They were looking for a family member. He nearly got shot walking into his own kitchen.That morning did not stay contained to itself….

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Pure and unadulterated prasad should be served during Ganesh festival: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis | Mumbai News

File pic for representation. The CM said that special care should be taken to ensure that there are no potholes on routes for Ganesh processions and that adequate lighting is available at night Mumbai: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that only pure and unadulterated prasad should be served to devotees during the approaching…

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Bengaluru roads get Rs 8,000 crore boost; potholes to be fixed by Sept-end | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will take up road improvement works covering around 2,500km at an estimated cost of Rs 8,000 crore over the next six months, city development minister Krishna Byre Gowda said Thursday.The works will include asphalt resurfacing and white-topping, with around 250km already completed. The minister said tenders for white-topping should be…

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Man held for harassing woman cop | Chennai News

Chennai: A 32-year-old police computer operator was arrested for repeatedly harassing a woman constable after she rejected his advances in Tiruvallur.The accused, Ramkumar of Tiruttani, was a computer operator at Pallipattu police station. He secured the job on compassionate grounds following his father’s service in the police department.According to police, Ramkumar was in love with…

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