US utilities

A powerful Nor'easter storm is sweeping along the US east coast, bringing heavy winds and leaving tens of thousands of homes without electricity. Coastal areas face flooding, dangerous travel conditions and downed trees as the system moves up the seabed. Emergency services are urging residents to stay indoors while utility crews work to restore power.

A powerful nor'easter has swept through the US Northeast, flooding low-lying areas of New Jersey and New York City and causing widespread power outages. It marks another round of flooding for the region, with residents contending with submerged streets and utility crews working to restore electricity as the storm continues to batter coastal communities.

A slow-moving nor'easter is pounding the US Northeast with strong winds and heavy coastal flooding, leaving widespread power outages and at least one person dead. Coastal communities in states such as Massachusetts and New Jersey are reporting flooded streets and damaged shorelines as the storm lingers, and utility crews are working to restore electricity to thousands of customers.

A powerful nor'easter has battered the US East Coast, causing coastal flooding and leaving thousands without power. At least one death has been reported. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to communities along the eastern seaboard, with utility crews working to restore electricity as floodwaters recede and residents assess the damage.

A powerful nor'easter is moving along the US East Coast, bringing heavy coastal flooding and widespread power outages. Utility crews are working to restore electricity to large numbers of affected customers, and residents in low-lying areas are dealing with inundated streets and property damage as the storm continues.

US consumer sentiment has slipped for another period as rising fuel prices weigh on household confidence. Alongside the decline, new figures indicate roughly 70% of Americans report difficulty covering basic needs such as food, housing and utilities. The combination of higher costs at the pump and widespread financial strain is fueling concern about the health of the US economy and household finances heading into the months ahead.

A new study gives US utilities a failing grade for climate action, with the utilities examined scoring just 7 out of 100. Researchers found coal retirements are slowing, plans for new gas capacity are rising, and utilities' climate commitments are backsliding overall. The findings suggest the US power sector is moving away from, rather than toward, its emissions-reduction targets.

Reports say more than half of US consumers now routinely end the month short of money, a sign that inflation, high interest rates and depleted savings continue to strain household budgets. Commentators link the pattern to rising prices for rent, food and utilities outpacing wage growth. The finding is fueling broader discussion about the state of American household finances.