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
Few words inspire less joy than “budget,” but as inflation rates rise and wages remain stagnant, many of us are looking for ways to save. There is no single wallet solution for saving. Rather, the key to financial stability and fat stacks of paper lies in understanding your spending habits, non-negotiables, and long-term goals, all … Read more
Ever wanted to have the discipline and focus of a monk? It’s easy to do, says lay monk Walter Gjergja, who practices discipline and concentration for a living. George, or Shi Xing Mi, is said to be the world’s first official non-Chinese master of the 32nd generation of the Shaolin Temple. Walter Gjergja, a Shaolin … Read more
Dear ABBY: I live in a building. I’m calm and I keep to myself. There is a janitor here who is very loud. When I receive my package, she asks, “So what’s in the package?” like I’m doing something dirty. She is also a terrible gossip and a liar. At the front desk, as well … Read more
Shane O’Farrell had no intention of getting rich by buying and selling Lego – all the 35-year-old from New Jersey was looking for was a connection to his childhood in Ireland, where the modest Fort Legoredo was one of them. favorite toy. Twenty years later, when he saw the kit going for hundreds more than … Read more
Several popular beaches along the Maryland and Delaware coasts were closed to swimming after medical waste, including needles, washed ashore last week. Swimming was prohibited at beaches that included Ocean City, Maryland, and Fenwick Island, Delaware, as well as state and federal beaches on Assateague Island, which is part of Maryland and Virginia. In a … Read more
There’s science behind the irresistible siren call. From the majestic peacock mating dance to the Trojan War, men will do some pretty silly things to impress a woman, but the lengths they’ll go to to lock up their lady love also depends from its attractive abilities, suggests a new study. A study published in Personality … Read more
Don’t let your money slip away! The easiest way to save money on coffee is to brew it at home, but some of us can’t live without Venti Java Chip Frappuccinos – a treat that has become increasingly expensive in recent years. Fortunately, a former Starbucks bartender reveals, you don’t have to give up your … Read more