Salem Abraham claims Minnesota-based Xcel Energy has not lived up to its promise of protecting the region from wildfires. The company vehemently disagrees.

Incandescent bulbs were supposed to be relics, pushed aside by compact fluorescents and then by ultra-efficient LEDs. Instead ...

Taxes, the cost of energy and new immigration protections are among the items expected to be discussed at the state Capitol.

A grass-roots coalition is trying to push New York State to use eminent domain to buy out Central Hudson Gas & Electric and replace it with a public authority. By Grace Ashford Everyone complains ...

Paying with a credit or debit card online incurs a $1.95 processing fee, but paying by phone, mail or in-person with cash or check avoids this charge. The city's water and sewer rates are set to ...

Murray Rothbard had a different view of ethics from the prevailing view among mainstream economists. He advocated rights, while the mainstream favors utilitarianism. The mainstream economists will ...

Abstract: Face recognition by computers in recent years has been a topic of intensive studies. In this problem, we witness several challenges: one has to cope with large data sets, solve problems of ...

Bloomington’s water utility is proposing a 20% rate increase, which would add about $6 to the average residential customer's monthly bill. Officials said the increase is needed to cover rising ...

Functions are the building blocks of Python programming. They let you organize your code, reduce repetition, and make your programs more readable and reusable. Whether you’re writing small scripts or ...

Bloomington City Utilities (CBU) is initiating a process to increase water rates for customers. The proposed rate adjustments aim to address rising maintenance costs, infrastructure improvements, and ...