These well-heeled renters could easily afford to become homeowners, but they simply would prefer not to. For most Americans, it’s finances that hold them back from buying property — but among the ultra-wealthy elite, for whom money is hardly an object, there’s a growing preference for renting over buying. Over the past 15 years, the … Read more
Why spend thousands of dollars per month on prescription weight loss when store bought supplements claim to have the same effect? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are being touted as “nature’s Ozempic,” promising to deliver a similar result to the wildly popular injection—all for a fraction of the price. Ozempic and its sister drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro … Read more
Ahead of the election, Republican lawmakers are raising the alarm about Texas billionaire John Arnold, who was appointed to Meta’s board earlier this year — warning that he could undermine efforts to keep free and open speech on Facebook ahead of the election. presidential. Arnold, who is worth an estimated $2.9 billion according to Forbes, … Read more
Women would rather accept the “singles tax” than the couple. The “singles tax” — the highest costs singles pay to support themselves financially — recently rose to over $7,000, according to Zillow, but women would rather stay on their own. A new study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma found that while … Read more
US home prices may be high, but the party may be over sooner than you think. A new report finds that more than 50 counties across the country are at risk of a housing market meltdown. It’s a dream come true for first-time buyers hoping for a bargain, but a nightmare for current homeowners enjoying … Read more
Forget Eyes Wide Shut – this is Nicole Kidman’s weirdest movie yet. The 57-year-old actress, who recently revealed she feels “sexier than ever”, is winning rave reviews for her fierce role in the upcoming erotic thriller Babygirl. The film, scheduled for release on Christmas Day, sees Kidman play a New York business executive who begins … Read more
A man affected by ALS has become the first person in the world to control an Amazon Alexa digital assistant through his thoughts – thanks to a brain implant created by a New York-based neurotech startup. Synchron – a company specializing in medical technology solutions – has implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) into a blood … Read more
Okay, boomer! Most Americans are overwhelmed and fed up with today’s tipping culture, but some are still more generous than others, according to a survey conducted by personal finance comparison site Bankrate. Nearly 3 in 5 adults have negative feelings about tipping – and dissatisfaction only increases with age. “Older Americans seem to have the … Read more
Gen Z has revived a pocket-sized toy that many millennials remember fondly. Tamagotchis – digital devices in which users can take care of a virtual pet – have been hot among the younger generation lately, going back to their heyday in the 90s. Bandai Namco, the brand behind the popular toy, reported that worldwide sales … Read more
Apple users are upset about the latest software update, claiming that their device’s performance has taken a drastic hit. Overzealous customers eager to upgrade to the new iOS 18 – released on Monday ahead of the iPhone 16 launch – are facing battery problems, claiming the operating system drains their smartphones’ battery life. Already on … Read more