Apple ditches a popular accessory that many people need

Apple ditches a popular accessory that many people need

Apple appears to have quietly discontinued a popular accessory that was once essential to some iPhone users. The 3.5mm Lightning to Headphone Jack adapter has been sold on Apple’s UK and US websites for some time. The 3.5mm Lightning to Headphone Jack adapter has been sold on Apple’s UK and US websites for some time. … Read more

There’s a secret money-saving hack for every zodiac sign

There's a secret money-saving hack for every zodiac sign

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

Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Vows to ‘Dismantle’ Big Tech’s ‘Censorship Cartel’

Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Vows to 'Dismantle' Big Tech's 'Censorship Cartel'

Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has demanded answers from Big Tech firms about their involvement in what he described as a “censorship cartel” to suppress speech with which they disagree. Carr — who President-elect Trump called a “free speech fighter” on Sunday as he announced him as his pick to lead … Read more

Simple hack to avoid coffee shop credit card surcharges

Simple hack to avoid coffee shop credit card surcharges

If you feel like you’re getting slapped with extra card fees more and more – you’re not imagining it. As businesses face rising costs, a growing number are charging their customers an extra fee when they pay by card to cover the cost of processing that transaction. And while it may seem like an insignificant … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Los Angeles mansion gets an offer – half the asking price

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Los Angeles mansion gets an offer - half the asking price

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ scandal-plagued Los Angeles mansion has found a potential buyer — but the offer on the table is half the asking price. Bo Belmont, CEO of California-based real estate crowdfunding firm Belwood Investments, has reduced an offer of $30 million for the Holmby Hills estate, despite it being listed for $61.5 million. Combs … Read more

Giraffes will join the endangered species list for the first time

Giraffes will join the endangered species list for the first time

This popular zoo animal will join the endangered species list. Giraffe populations in the wild savannahs of Africa have experienced a dramatic decline, and it has become so severe that the US government is now taking action to protect the animals. The US Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a proposal to add giraffes to … Read more

Mango’s AI models were criticized as ‘false advertising’ amid fears of job losses

Mango's AI models were criticized as 'false advertising' amid fears of job losses

They are modeling a scary concept. A major fashion brand that uses digitally-made models for its clothing ads has recently begun to face backlash for the industry-changing practice — just as it launched another AI campaign aimed at teenagers. For Mango, already seeing its highest revenue in 40 years, the addition of AI models last … Read more

Social Security payments could see big cuts starting in 2033

Social Security payments could see big cuts starting in 2033

The top actuaries for Social Security and Medicare testified before a House panel Thursday about the financial woes of two safety net programs that could see key trust funds run out in about a decade, leaving beneficiaries to face with a benefit reduction if the funding gap is not resolved by Congress. The Trustees for … Read more

Bill Ackman Lists NYC Apartments With Multi-Million Losses: Report

Bill Ackman Lists NYC Apartments With Multi-Million Losses: Report

Bill Ackman listed two of his New York City apartments for sale Thursday at a multimillion-dollar loss, according to a report. The billionaire hedge fund manager is looking to unload two luxury apartments on Manhattan’s Upper West Side for $19.9 million — years after he spent $22 million on the couple, according to New York … Read more