Arthur Booker+FollowCould Power Outages Be the New Normal?Here’s a wake-up call for anyone who likes their lights on: The Columbia River dams, which power much of the Northwest, are running low on staff after a wave of early retirements and hiring freezes. This isn’t just office drama—fewer hands on deck means more risk of outages and slower fixes if things break. Think of it like ignoring your car’s check engine light: eventually, you’ll pay for it. If you live in the area, now’s a good time to double-check your emergency kit! #EnergyCrisis #Hydropower #Northwest #PowerGrid #LifeHacks #Business00Share
Kristin Shaw+FollowCould Your Meds Get Pricier Soon?Heads up: A big pharma boss in Germany is sounding the alarm about sky-high energy bills. He says if things don’t change, major drug factories might shut down, and that could mean pricier meds or even shortages. It’s like when your favorite coffee shop closes because rent’s too high—except it’s your prescriptions at stake. The drama? A US giant, Dow, is thinking about packing up and leaving Germany. If they do, it could set off a chain reaction, with job losses rippling through other industries. Watch this space! #MoneyMatters #PharmaNews #EnergyCrisis #LifeHacks #Business60Share
