Local schools awarded $1.3M energy efficiency grant
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN) — The East Palestine City School District will receive a significant piece of a statewide grant aimed at supporting energy efficiency.
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The Ohio Department of Development announced nearly $8.5 million in grants to support energy efficiency projects in eight counties across the state. Locally, the East Palestine City School District will receive $1,363,533.
The funds will go toward upgrading building automation systems and complete LED lighting retrofits at the elementary school, middle school, high school and board of education buildings.
The project is expected to yield an annual utility savings of 72.5%.
The funding comes from the third round of the Advanced Energy Fund, which allocates a total of $8.5 million to help businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and educational institutions complete projects designed to reduce energy usage and associated costs.
'When organizations can spend less on their energy bills, they can invest more in what really matters — serving their communities,' said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. 'These grants are making it possible for more schools, nonprofits, and local businesses to commit to their missions and make an even greater impact on the lives of Ohioans.'
All projects selected for funding must show a reduction of at least 15% in utility energy usage, ensuring a tangible and measurable impact on energy efficiency in their communities.
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Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian reports: Tesla (TSLA) stock slumped again on Thursday as the very public fallout between its CEO Elon Musk and President Trump escalated. "I'm very disappointed, because Elon knew the inner workings of this bill better than almost anybody sitting here, better than you people," Trump said to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday. "All of a sudden he had a problem, and he only developed the problem when he found out that we're going to have to have to cut the EV mandate." "Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore. I was surprised," Trump added. Musk posted on X, the social media platform he owns, in apparent response to Trump's comments: "Whatever." Tesla stock fell to session lows on Thursday afternoon as Musk reacted in real-time to Trump's comments, falling as much as 9%. Read more here. Stablecoin issue Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares are soaring just after the company began trading at $69. The stock quickly hit $92 after several trading halts. Shares are now up more than 200% from the companies IPO price of $31 per share. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) came close to touching 6,000 on Thursday, its highest level since February. The broad-based index touched a session high of 5,999.70 after President Trump said he had a "very good phone call" with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, about trade. Stocks have roared back roughly 20%, or more than 1,000 points, from their April lows after President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff policy reveal. The president has since rolled back the broad-based reciprocal tariff plan he unveiled on April 2, announcing a 90-day pause on many countries, a framework deal with the UK, and a temporary trade truce with China. Yahoo Finance's Jen Schonberger reports: Read more here. Trump Media and Technology (DJT) took a key step toward launching a publicly traded crypto investment product Thursday morning. The newly formed Truth Social Bitcoin ETF business trust filed its S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to register the new exchange-traded fund licensing Trump Media's social media brand. The ETF will trade on the NYSE Arca. Thursday's filing is a significant step for Trump Media's move into the cryptocurrency space. Shares of DJT were down just over 1% late Thursday morning. Read the full story here. President Trump posted on social media that he had a 'very good phone call' with Chinese leader Xi Jinping over trade. "I just concluded a very good phone call with President Xi, of China, discussing some of the intricacies of our recently made, and agreed to, Trade Deal," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday morning. "The call lasted approximately one and a half hours, and resulted in a very positive conclusion for both Countries," he added. Trump said each country's respective teams will be meeting shortly at a location to be determined. The president also said there "should no longer be any questions respecting the complexity of Rare Earth products." The issue of rare earth minerals, crucial components for manufacturing, has come to the forefront in recent weeks as China has made moves to restrict their exports to the US, in retaliation against US trade policy. This week, a group representing US auto suppliers called on Wednesday warned that the issue could quickly disrupt auto parts production Read more here. Tesla (TSLA) stock fell more than 5% on Thursday, extending declines from the previous session following an increasingly public policy blowout between President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk "Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL," Musk posted on X on Wednesday. Musk added, "If the massive deficit spending continues, there will only be money for interest payments and nothing else!" EV tax credits could also be at risk after a report from Bloomberg suggests that Musk's new tack to destroy the bill comes after his lobbying to save the tax credits was unsuccessful. Amazon (AMZN) stock gained as much as 2% on Thursday morning after Chinese state media said President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday, at the request of the US president. Amazon, which sells many products sourced in China, rose following the announcement. US stocks opened higher on Thursday after Chinese media reported a conversation between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi. This raised investor hopes that the two countries could be coming closer to a lasting trade agreement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was little changed, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose slightly. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also gained 0.2%. Chinese state media said Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday at the US president's request. Tesla (TSLA) stock slumped more than 3% in premarket trading as CEO Elon Musk continued his public feud with policymakers over President Trump's tax and spending bill. "Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL," Musk posted on X on Wednesday. Some have speculated that these outbursts may in part have to do with Musk's concern that Congress will do away with the federal EV tax credit, which helped the company by making its cars more affordable to consumers. Though Musk has also downplayed Tesla's reliance on the tax credit in the past. Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian reports: Read more here. Weekly claims for unemployment benefits hit their highest level in more than seven months during the final full week of May while the number of Americans filing for unemployment insurance on an ongoing basis continued to hover near its highest level in nearly four years as the US labor market continues to show signs of slowing. Data from the Department of Labor released Thursday morning showed 247,000 initial jobless claims were filed in the week ending May 231, up from 239,000 the week prior and above economists' expectations for 235,000. Meanwhile, 1.904 million continuing claims were filed, down slightly from 1.907 million the week prior and near the highest level seen since November 2021. Economists see an increase in continuing claims as a sign that those out of work are taking longer to find new jobs. Silver surged to its highest level since February 2012, rising about 4% to above $36 an ounce on Thursday morning. Gold also rose 0.5% as demand for the metals remained strong. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. As millions of people flooded into the stock market over the past few years, understanding of the things that move markets seems to have made noticeable progress. Not, however, for bonds, notes Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban: Read more here in today's Morning Brief. Earnings: Broadcom (AVGO), DocuSign (DOCU), Lululemon (LULU), Cracker Barrel (CBRL), Duluth Trading (DLTH), Land's End (LE), Petco (WOOF), Rubrik (RBRK), Victoria's Secret (VSCO) Economic data: Initial jobless claims (week ending May 31); Continuing claims (week ending May 24); Challenger job cuts (May); Nonfarm productivity (first quarter final); Unit labor costs (first quarter final) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Bonds are 'boring' — but they're critical to focus on right now US plans wider China tech curbs targeting subsidiaries 401(k) savings rate hit a record in first quarter: Fidelity US business optimism slumps in 'clear pivot' from Trump election Tesla: Musk may be changing his tune on EV tax credits Trump tariffs: China's rare-earth broadside hits its target Tide maker Procter & Gamble is slashing 7,000 jobs Amazon tests humanoid robots to replace delivery workers: Report Procter & Gamble (PG) said Thursday it will cut 7,000 jobs — or around 6% of its global workforce — as it grapples with rising tariff-related costs and shifts in demand from penny-watching shoppers. The consumer products giant's two-year restructuring plan also calls for the dropping of certain product categories and brands, Reuters reported. Shares in P&G were little changed in premarket trading as investors assessed the news from the world's largest consumer goods company. Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi reports: Read more here. Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading: Tesla (TSLA) stock fell over 1% in premarket trading on Thursday following CEO Elon Musk's latest attack on President Trump's tax bill. Musk said: "Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL," Musk posted on X. PVH Corp (PVH), the owner of designer brand Calvin Klein, stock dropped 8% before the bell after cutting its profit outlook for the year, citing weakness in the US, China and tariffs. Zac Coughlin, Chief Financial Officer, said, 'We are reaffirming our revenue guidance for the year but are decreasing our outlook for profitability and earnings per share to reflect that backdrop and the current performance of our business." Robinhood (HOOD) stock rose 1% following Bank of America (BAC) saying the online brokerage is a "prime candidate" to enter the S&P 500 Index in the rebalancing set to be announced Friday. Broadcom (AVGO) stock rose 1.4% in premarket trading ahead of second-quarter earnings report, due for release later today. Optimism in the current state of the US economy and of US businesses has seen a rapid decline throughout 2025. After a sharp peak following President Trump's reelection, hope for a stable economy has been in free fall, dropping 40% in less than six months. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. 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Don't wait! This 65-inch Roku TV just fell to $599 — that's 50% off its usual price
If you've been searching for an affordable smart TV with a simple interface and a never-ending selection of streaming options, your time has come. The 65-inch Roku Pro Series just fell to $599 at Amazon. That's a full 50% off its usual price of $1,199, and according to Amazon's limited-time designation, this sale isn't going to last. The Roku Pro Series combines the simple-but-powerful Roku smart platform with the high-octane performance of a Mini-LED TV. As a Roku TV, it wears its streaming capabilities on its sleeve, but you might not be aware of the fact that it's a great set for gaming, also worth noting that the 75-inch version has crashed in price, too — all the way down to its lowest price ever, in fact. Right now, you can land the 75-inch Roku Pro Series for just $799 at Amazon. It's big-screen streaming for less. The Roku Pro Series is a budget-friendly Mini-LED 4K TV that offers a simple-but-powerful backdrop for all of your streaming needs. It's not the brightest mid-range TV, but quantum-dot color and Mini-LED backlighting make this TV a step above most TVs in its price range. Plus, there are enough gaming features here to satisfy both casual and dedicated gamers. Want something a little bigger? The 75-inch Roku Pro Series is just $799 at Amazon. That's its lowest price to date. The Pro Series sets itself apart from entry-level TVs with some much-appreciated hardware upgrades. For one thing, its addition of quantum dots allows for excellent color volume. For another, the Pro Series' Mini-LED backlighting gives it an edge when it comes to brightness and overall contrast. According to our test results, the Pro Series delivers over 1,200 nits of highlight brightness in HDR. For context, the entry-level Roku Plus Series — which doesn't come with Mini-LED backlighting — tops out at around 450 to 500 nits of HDR brightness. The Pro Series delivers over 1,200 nits of highlight brightness in HDR. The TV's built-in Roku features are obviously the main attraction here, but the Pro Series is also a pretty solid gaming companion, too. It arrives with two HDMI 2.1-compatible inputs that support 4K gaming up to 120Hz. That's the maximum 4K spec for current-generation consoles. In addition, the Pro Series supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for ultra-smooth gaming. You can read more about this sneaky-good mid-range set in our full Roku Pro Series TV review. That said, I wouldn't wait too long to pounce on this one — Amazon has branded the listing with a limited-time deal tag, indicating that it's probably gonna tick back up in price soon.
