Wordle, a daily word-guessing game, has become an international phenomenon since its creation by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner. The game has gained thousands of players worldwide and has led to the creation of alternate versions such as battle royale Squabble and music identification game Heardle. The best starting word is … Read more
The “No Buy Challenge” is trending online, particularly in the US, as millions take part. The challenge involves reducing or eliminating spending for a set period. Google reports a 40% increase in searches for “no buy challenge” and a significant rise in “no spend challenge” searches. Millions of people are feeling financially strained, but this … Read more
On Monday, February 3, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an average payment of nearly $2,000. The payment is part of the agency’s distribution of more February payments to retirees, survivors, and recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This payment is different from those who received early payments on … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino that the country must reduce Chinese influence around the Panama Canal or face potential retaliation from the United States. The warning came during a visit by Rubio, who toured the canal and met with Mulino on Sunday. The US is concerned about China’s … Read more
Severance fans can now delve into the self-help book written by Dr. Ricken Hale, played by Michael Chernus, thanks to Apple Books’ release of the first eight chapters of “The You You Are: A Spiritual Biography of You”. The companion book is a mix of self-improvement advice and cringe comedy, featuring quotes like “they cannot … Read more
Thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Saturday to defend minority rights and express outrage over President Javier Milei’s recent comments on “woke ideology” and feminism. The protesters, many of whom were gay or lesbian, held rainbow flags and placards that read “Not a step back.” Organized by women’s and LGBTQ+ … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose steep new tariffs on key trading partners and allies, despite acknowledging potential pain for American consumers. The move comes as Canada imposed its own tariffs on US imports including oranges and motorcycles, while Mexico prepared financial countermeasures. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/02/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico
The financial sector has consistently shown the widest pay disparities for women, with top jobs often falling short by thousands of dollars. According to Goat Academy’s analysis, jobs such as securities sales agents, financial clerks, and personal finance advisers have significant pay gaps. Disparities in hiring, negotiation, and promotion practices contribute to these inequalities. Despite … Read more
Stellantis has made several key changes to its management structure as part of a broader overhaul following the departure of CEO Carlos Tavares. The company announced that Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Ned Curic will oversee software activities, as previously reported. Additionally, new chiefs have been appointed for the Jeep, Peugeot, and DS Automobiles brands. … Read more
A Class 1 recall has been issued for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington due to potential milk allergens. The FDA has classified the risk as high, warning of serious or deadly consequences from consuming the product. Affected bags were sold from early November until December 16-18 and have a “guaranteed fresh” … Read more