$1.4B Jackpot Frenzy, LA Transplant Debate, Soaring Power Bills, Costco Bac

The Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.4 billion, sparking questions about company lotto pools and last-minute ticket grabs. The crew also debated whether Los Angeles feels more like a city of transplants or true locals, with Tim breaking the tension by sharing a funny memory of a third-grade classmate who never wore pants. 

Nationwide, electrical rates have been climbing far faster than inflation since 2022, fueled by grid upgrades, wildfire prevention, rising demand from AI data centers, and soaring fuel costs. In California, investor-owned utilities have hit customers particularly hard, while Costco’s newest rules are stirring plenty of backlash. 

Finally, just before the Powerball drawing, news broke that Air Canada passengers headed to Toronto had to make an emergency evacuation after a galley fire onboard.