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You May Soon Be Able to Change Your Gmail Address

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You May Soon Be Able to Change Your Gmail Address

Gmail users who have long wished they could change their email address without starting over may soon get their chance. A possible update suggests Google could allow some users to replace their existing @gmail.com address while keeping their account data intact.

Early Signs of a Gmail Address Change Feature

According to CNBC, details about the potential update appeared on the Hindi-language version of Google’s account help page. The page indicates that a feature allowing Gmail address changes is “rolling out gradually,” meaning it may not yet be available to all users.

Google has not publicly announced the update, and the English version of the help page still says Gmail addresses usually cannot be changed. USA TODAY has requested comment from Google but has not received a response.

How the Gmail Update Could Work

The translated support page outlines steps for checking whether an account is eligible for a Gmail address change. If eligible, users could replace their existing @gmail.com address with a new one—without losing access to their Google account.

The page suggests this option would apply only to users whose primary Google account email already ends in @gmail.com.

What Happens to Old Emails and Data?

If the policy is implemented as described, users would keep all past emails, photos, messages, and saved data. Emails would continue to arrive at both the old and new Gmail addresses, and users could sign in to Google services such as Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Drive, and Google Play using either address.

Important Restrictions to Know

The help page notes several limitations. A new Gmail address created through this change cannot be deleted, and another Gmail address cannot be created for the same account for 12 months. While the old email address could be reused in the future, the new one would remain permanently linked to the account.

When Will the Update Launch?

For now, it’s unclear if or when the Gmail address change feature will roll out globally. Google has not issued a press release or confirmed the update publicly, leaving users waiting for official word on whether the long-requested option will become widely available.

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Texas Electric Bills Expected to Rise

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Texas Electric Bills Expected to Rise

As colder weather settles across Texas, residents are seeing higher electric bills, and a new report suggests those increases are likely to continue. A study from the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute indicates that rising infrastructure costs are driving much of the increase.

What’s Driving Higher Costs

The nonprofit reports that a growing share of electric bills is tied to the transmission and distribution of the state’s power grid. Experts estimate about 40% of a typical bill already goes toward maintaining and upgrading grid infrastructure.

“When you’re driving around and walking down the street, and see those wires, that’s what needs to be upgraded,” Margo Weisz, executive director of the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute, told our news partner ABC13 Houston. She said improvements are needed to handle higher energy use and withstand extreme heat and cold.

Impact on Households

For many Texans, the increases are already noticeable.

“Pretty upsetting. I would hope to see it go down because with our bill we just got, it was probably about $50 more than the last month,” Sherly Hughes told our news partner ABC13 Houston.

The report, titled the ERCOT Affordability Outlook, found that electricity accounts for about 80% of household energy spending. Over the past five years, prices have jumped roughly 30%, and researchers expect the upward trend to continue through 2030.

Debate Over Infrastructure Investment

Some residents agree upgrades are necessary to prevent outages during disasters. “I think we need to invest in our infrastructure,” Mike Zubel told our news partner ABC13 Houston, pointing to past freezes and hurricanes as examples of the consequences of underinvestment.

Others worry about the financial strain. “It gives us less money… for retirement, medical. Also, gives us less money to spend in the community,” Bruce Rice told our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Looking Ahead

With 2025 coming to an end, many Texans say they are already adjusting their budgets in anticipation of higher electric costs in the year ahead.

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Heavy Overnight Assault Strikes Kyiv

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Heavy Overnight Assault Strikes Kyiv

Russia launched one of its most intense attacks on Kyiv in months early Saturday, unleashing an estimated 500 drones and 40 missiles, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, according to Ukrainian officials. The barrage came just ahead of a planned meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Casualties and Damage

Ukrainian authorities said at least 22 people were injured in Kyiv, including two children, with a dozen hospitalized. In the surrounding Kyiv region, one woman was killed as apartment buildings were struck and fires broke out, prompting search-and-rescue operations amid rubble.

Thousands of residents were left without basic services. Officials reported that more than 2,600 apartment buildings and numerous schools lost heating, while about 320,000 homes were without electricity.

Energy Infrastructure Targeted

The attacks appeared to focus heavily on energy facilities. Ukrainian officials confirmed strikes on Kyiv’s TPP-5 power plant and the Bila Tserkva plant, underscoring concerns that Russia is again targeting Ukraine’s energy grid during the winter months.

Zelenskyy: Attacks Undermine Peace Efforts

Zelenskyy said the assault was Russia’s response to ongoing peace efforts and renewed his call for Western allies to provide additional air defense systems. Speaking while en route to the United States for talks with Trump, he said Ukraine has agreed to multiple compromises but stressed that any move toward peace depends on firm security guarantees from the U.S. and Europe.

He emphasized that unity among allies is critical, saying Ukraine’s ability to stop Russian aggression depends on sustained international support.

Broader Escalation Continues

The latest strikes follow a deadly exchange of long-range drone attacks earlier in the week that killed at least seven people and injured dozens across Ukraine, according to officials. Zelenskyy has warned that Russia continues to hit cities and energy infrastructure, even during the Christmas period, causing widespread power outages and civilian harm.

Follow along for more updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on QueOndaMagazine.com.

Mother Pleads Not Guilty in Child’s Death

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Mother Pleads Not Guilty in Child’s Death

Ashlee Buzzard has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the shooting death of her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard. The plea was entered during her arraignment Friday, according to Santa Barbara ABC affiliate KEYT.

Charges and Allegations

Buzzard is charged with murder with special allegations, court documents show. Prosecutors allege she personally and intentionally discharged a firearm causing Melodee’s death and carried out the killing by means of lying in wait.

Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch said the death penalty will not be sought. If convicted, prosecutors plan to pursue life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Arrest and Investigation

Buzzard was arrested Tuesday in connection with Melodee’s death. The child was found shot in the head earlier this month in a rural area of Utah, authorities said.

Sheriff Bill Brown described the case as involving “cold-blooded and criminally sophisticated” premeditation, adding that investigators believe significant planning went into the alleged crime.

Timeline of Disappearance

Melodee was reported missing more than two months before her mother’s arrest. Authorities believe she was killed shortly after she was last seen alive on Oct. 9 near the Colorado-Utah border during a road trip with her mother.

Investigators said a spent shell casing found in Buzzard’s home matched evidence recovered at the Utah scene, and similar live rounds were found in her vehicle. A motive has not been determined.

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Over 40 people treated, environmental monitoring underway after sulfuric acid leak, officials say

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Over 40 people treated, environmental monitoring underway after sulfuric acid leak, officials say

By Brianna Willis, ABC13 Houston.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A sulfuric acid leak at an industrial plant in east Harris County sent two people to the hospital and led to over 40 people being treated, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said the incident began around 2 a.m. on Saturday at the BWC facility when a catwalk structure collapsed onto a 6-inch sulfuric acid supply line at the industrial plant near Channelview.

The Channelview Fire District, which led the hazmat response, said crews were sent to the 16300 block of Jacintoport Boulevard.

The sheriff’s office said two people with breathing problems were taken to the hospital, and people from two ships docked at the San Jacinto Port were checked at the scene.

SkyEye was over the scene, surveying the facility, when ABC13’s Don Armstrong pointed out what appeared to be the damaged scaffolding that officials said caused the leak.

In an update later that morning, Judge Lina Hidalgo said environmental monitoring was underway after about 1 million gallons of sulfuric acid stored in a tank were released, with some leaking into the Houston Ship Channel.

Hidalgo also said that the two people sent to the hospital had already been released, and that 44 others were treated at the scene.

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said it was also on the scene and monitoring air quality after several reports of people feeling sick and having trouble breathing.

The sheriff’s office said there was no danger to the public because the leak was limited to the industrial area, so a shelter-in-place order was not needed.

Deputies said the Houston Ship Channel remained open, but some nearby roads were closed to let emergency vehicles get through.

Investigators said chemical spills like this are rare, but the companies involved have “some of the best” hazmat teams to handle such situations.

Deputies told Eyewitness News the leak was stopped a little after 6 a.m.

Judge Lina Hidalgo said an investigation into the leak is underway.

For news updates, follow Brianna Willis on Facebook, x and Instagram.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

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Warm conditions continue through the weekend before major cool down Monday

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Warm conditions continue through the weekend before major cool down Monday

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Our warm stretch continues this weekend before a strong cold front moves late Sunday night, paving the way for a drastically colder start to next week.

Friday was another warm day with highs in the low 80s, making it 7 straight days where our high temperatures ended up 15-20 degrees above average. I hope you like it pleasantly warm, because that’s where we’ll stay through the weekend.

What can we expect through the weekend?

More of the same! That means morning low temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s, with afternoon high temps warming into the low 80s on Saturday, and Sunday.

We know it’s very warm, but are there any more freezes in the forecast?

Yes, this spring-like pattern will eventually come to an end next week. A cold front is expected to swing through Southeast Texas late Sunday night, opening the door for a cold end of 2025. The latest data says our northern counties may experience a light freeze the morning of New Years Eve Wednesday. Meanwhile, temperatures will stay very warm and near record levels for this time of year through Sunday with morning lows in the mid-upper 60s and afternoon highs in the low 80s.

What about some measurable rain or any storms?

While there’s the chance for a few passing light showers through the weekend. this next cold front into Monday morning could bring some more widespread rain to the area. That said, it still doesn’t look like much. Only a quarter of an inch of rain if you’re lucky. This means drought conditions could creep back into the region if they got better earlier this fall.

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FBI to Permanently Close J. Edgar Hoover Building

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FBI to Permanently Close J. Edgar Hoover Building

The FBI will permanently shut down its longtime headquarters, the J. Edgar Hoover Building, marking the end of the agency’s more than 50-year presence at the site, according to an announcement Friday by FBI Director Kash Patel.

Move to Former USAID Headquarters

The bureau said it will relocate operations to the former U.S. Agency for International Development headquarters, also known as the Reagan Building. The decision follows years of stalled plans to either replace or renovate the aging Hoover Building.

Cost Savings Cited

In a post on X, Patel said constructing a new FBI headquarters would have cost taxpayers roughly $5 billion and would not have opened until 2035. By moving into the existing USAID facility, he said, the FBI will save billions of dollars and begin the transition immediately.

Patel added that the move allows the agency to redirect resources toward national security, violent crime prevention and modern tools for its workforce, calling the closure of the Hoover Building permanent.

Long-Running Debate Over the Building

Patel first announced plans to close the Hoover Building in July, though its future remained uncertain at the time. Restoration of the structure was expected to cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.

During the Biden administration, the FBI selected a site in Greenbelt, Maryland, for a new headquarters, but the plan was scrapped under President Donald Trump. Maryland has since filed a lawsuit accusing the administration of unlawfully diverting congressionally approved funding.

End of an Era

The Hoover Building, named after the FBI’s first director, J. Edgar Hoover, opened in 1975 and has served as the bureau’s headquarters ever since. Its permanent closure brings that chapter of FBI history to an end.

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Perry Bamonte, Key Figure in The Cure, Dies at 65

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Perry Bamonte, Key Figure in The Cure, Dies at 65

Perry Archangelo Bamonte, a longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the iconic goth-rock band The Cure, has died at age 65, the band announced Friday. According to The Associated Press, Bamonte passed away at home over Christmas following a short illness.

A Beloved Bandmate

In a statement posted on The Cure’s official website, the band remembered Bamonte as a deeply creative and integral presence. Members described him as “quiet, intense, intuitive” and said he played a vital role in shaping the group’s history. They extended condolences to his family, noting he would be “very greatly missed.”

From Behind the Scenes to Center Stage

Bamonte began working with The Cure in the mid-1980s as a roadie and guitar technician before officially joining the band in 1990. He stepped in as a full-time member after keyboardist Roger O’Donnell’s departure, contributing guitar, six-string bass and keyboards during a pivotal era for the group.

Albums and Hits

Joining shortly after the band’s commercial breakthrough with Disintegration, Bamonte appeared on several major albums. These included Wish (1992), featuring hits like “Friday I’m in Love” and “High,” as well as Wild Mood Swings (1996), Bloodflowers (2000) and the band’s 2004 self-titled album.

Departures, Returns and Honors

After performing more than 400 shows over 14 years, Bamonte was dismissed from the band in 2005 by frontman Robert Smith. He later rejoined The Cure and toured with them again in 2022, adding another 90 performances. In 2019, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the band.

Final Performance and Lasting Legacy

Bamonte’s final show with The Cure took place Nov. 1, 2024, in London at a special event celebrating Songs of a Lost World, the band’s first album in 16 years. The performance was filmed for a concert movie released globally this month. The Associated Press praised the album as “lush and deeply orchestral,” calling it one of the strongest releases of the band’s career.

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Major Snowstorm Threatens Northeast Travel

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Major Snowstorm Threatens Northeast Travel

A powerful winter storm is making post-Christmas travel dangerous across parts of the Northeast and is expected to bring New York City its heaviest snowfall in years, forecasters said.

Flights Canceled, Travel Disrupted

The storm has already disrupted air travel, with more than 1,000 flights canceled nationwide on Friday. New York City’s three major airports and Detroit Metro Airport have been among the hardest hit.

Ice Creates Hazardous Conditions

The system first moved through the Midwest, leaving icy roads across Wisconsin and Michigan. Freezing rain spread into Pennsylvania Friday, prompting ice storm warnings for nearly one million people in western parts of the state as road conditions deteriorated.

Heavy Snow Targets New York and New England

On the colder side of the storm, heavy snow is expected across upstate New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Snow was forecast to reach New York City by Friday evening, falling heavily at times and significantly reducing visibility.

NYC Snowfall Could Reach 7 Inches

Forecasters expect about 7 inches of snow in New York City, the most the city has seen in nearly four years. Snow is expected to continue overnight before tapering off Saturday morning.

Higher Totals in Surrounding Areas

Upstate New York could see 6 to 9 inches of snow, with up to 10 inches possible in the Hudson Valley. Northern New Jersey may receive 5 to 8 inches, while Hartford, Connecticut, could see around 4 inches.

Mixed Precipitation South of the Storm

Farther south, Philadelphia is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of mixed sleet and snow along with a glaze of ice. Baltimore could also experience icy roads, adding to hazardous travel conditions.

For more updates on the NYC winter storm, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

‘Big Brother’ Alum Mickey Lee Dies at 35

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‘Big Brother’ Alum Mickey Lee Dies at 35

Mickey Lee, a former contestant on CBS’s “Big Brother,” died Thursday evening after suffering multiple cardiac arrests. She was 35.

Family Confirms Passing

Lee’s family confirmed her death in a statement shared on Instagram Friday, saying she died on Christmas in the early evening. The family described her passing as a profound loss and asked for privacy as they mourn.

Remembered for Impact and Authenticity

In their statement, Lee’s loved ones said she captured the hearts of viewers through her appearance on “Big Brother,” where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members.

They added that she would be remembered for the joy she brought to others and for the genuine connections she formed both on and off screen.

Tributes Pour In

The family expressed gratitude for the prayers, love and support they have received, saying Lee’s “light, legacy and impact will never be forgotten.”

Hospitalization Preceded Death

News of Lee’s death followed reports earlier this week that she had been hospitalized. A GoFundMe page created on her behalf said she was in critical but stable condition after experiencing a series of cardiac arrests, describing her recovery as uncertain after the sudden health crisis.

For more on the star’s passing, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

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