Capital One’s online banking services were disrupted for at least two days, affecting thousands of customers who faced delays with transactions and deposits. The issue began on Wednesday and persisted into the weekend, with nearly 4,000 customers reporting problems each time. The company blamed a technical issue with a third-party vendor for the disruption, which … Read more
The wine sector is experiencing a crisis due to declining consumption, particularly in China and France. Climate change has also had a devastating impact on grape growers worldwide. However, despite these challenges, the industry is considered long-term driven. The situation appears bleak, with many consumers unable to afford wine, as highlighted by a “sober curious” … Read more
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Governor Gavin Newsom has announced commitments from major lenders to provide mortgage relief to survivors of the devastating Los Angeles firestorms. Five major banks – Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo – have agreed to offer 90-day mortgage payment forbearance periods, waiving late fees and moratoriums on new foreclosures. The … Read more
Nintendo Switch 2 fans, take note. A recent leak suggests that the new gaming handheld may arrive with a price tag of $449, which is a significant jump from its predecessor’s launch price of $299.99 in 2017. The leak claims that this price includes a “Mario Kart bundle” worth $50. While the rumored price may … Read more
The Black Notes Project, a music festival founded by Amy Carleton and Michael Kitchen, is returning to Uptown Charlotte on January 24th. The two-day event will feature a range of jazz performances and activities that celebrate the genre’s rich history and innovation. The festival will take place across multiple venues, including Booth Playhouse, Knight Theater, … Read more
Samsung has leaked promo materials for its upcoming Galaxy S25 lineup, potentially revealing key specs and AI features that will be available in the new flagship Android devices. The leaked images show the Galaxy S25 Plus, which is expected to have similar features as the entry-level Galaxy S25. The camera specs include a 50MP main … Read more
A new study suggests that an interstellar visitor may have permanently changed the orbits of four solar system planets. The object, possibly a planet-size body, is believed to have warped the giant planets’ paths around 4 billion years ago. Current theories on how our solar system formed suggest that the planets should have circular orbits … Read more
Perplexity AI has submitted a bid to merge with TikTok’s US operations, ByteDance’s parent company, in a deal that could be worth over $50 billion. The new entity would retain most of its existing investors and bring more video content to Perplexity. The proposal was made on Saturday, and President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support … Read more