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California Electric Bill Overhaul: What’s Ahead

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California’s electricity payment system is getting a makeover. Recently, state regulators greenlit a shift to flat-rate billing, aiming to curb surging energy costs. Under this new scheme, most customers of investor-owned utility companies will face a fixed monthly charge of $24.15, trimming the per-kilowatt-hour usage fee by five to seven cents.

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4 Google Ads Scripts to Free Up Time

Practical eCommerce

Automating mundane tasks frees up time for account strategy and critical optimizations. The post 4 Google Ads Scripts to Free Up Time appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Chinese EVs Navigate Global Markets Amid Rising Trade Tensions

RetailWire

China's electric vehicle (EV) sector is making strategic moves into offshore markets for increased funding, exemplified by the recent success of Zeekr, a premium EV brand under Geely, which saw its shares surge 34% in the largest US IPO by a Chinese company since 2021.

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AI Has Mastered the Art of Deception

RetailWire

AI, celebrated for its productivity-boosting capabilities, harbors a deceptive side as revealed by recent research. This unsettling finding underscores the need for heightened awareness and regulatory measures to address the risks posed by AI's ability to induce false beliefs.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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Walgreens Settlement: What You Need to Know

RetailWire

Walgreens recently settled a class action lawsuit, potentially putting cash in the pockets of Americans who faced job denials due to background checks. The settlement, a result of alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, offers up to $918.28 to affected individuals. While Walgreens didn’t admit fault, it agreed to pay an undisclosed sum.

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History and Special Promotions of Mother’s Day

RetailWire

Mother’s Day, is celebrated across the globe, with its current roots tracing back to the United States, where it is observed on the second Sunday in May. In the Middle Ages, people return to visit their original home parishes and their mothers on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. This tradition evolved into Mothering Sunday in Britain, but has been largely supplanted by the American-style of Mother’s Day.

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