From Macy's to J.Crew, these retailers are making it harder — and more expensive — to return presents. Here are the return fees to look out for.

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That's roughly $7 cheaper per month for the average PG &E customer. For CARE customers, bills will go down approximately $4 per month, PG &E said.

On Jan. 1, 2026, Baltimore Gas and Electric's (BGE) gas rates increased by 4.2 cents, and its electric distribution increased by 0.1 cents, impacting energy bills for homeowners and business owners in Maryland.