The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game-changer for the US economy, attracting $600 billion in new private investment and creating over 406,000 new jobs since its passage in 2022. However, if Congress repeals the IRA’s federal clean energy tax credits and government funding programs, it would have devastating consequences. A recent analysis by … Read more
A new partnership between DoorDash and Klarna is allowing customers to buy fast-food orders with interest-free payments across four installments. The deal provides diners more flexibility, but also raises concerns about missed payments and potential financial difficulties. According to Consumer Reports, if customers fail to pay bills on time, they risk accumulating late fees and … Read more
Apple’s video streaming business is struggling, with the company reportedly losing over $1 billion per year on its premium subscription service, Apple TV+. Despite this, Apple still manages to generate significant revenue from other sources, including Apple One subscriptions and hardware sales. The lack of transparency around Apple’s content development costs makes it difficult to … Read more
Israel’s internal conflict has escalated as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to comply with a Supreme Court order to refrain from dismissing Shin Bet head Ronen Bar. The move has sparked outrage, with many ministers acknowledging that civil war is now inevitable. Netanyahu’s actions and words have crossed a red line, challenging the fundamental democratic … Read more
Investors seeking stable income in the face of economic uncertainty can consider adding dividend-paying stocks to their portfolios. Wall Street’s top analysts have highlighted three such stocks, Vitesse Energy (VTS), Viper Energy (VNOM), and ConocoPhillips (COP). Here’s a brief overview of each stock and its analyst recommendations. Vitesse Energy (VTS) is a unique energy company … Read more
Ohio State women’s hockey lost to Wisconsin in heartbreaking fashion, falling short of claiming its second straight NCAA championship and third national title in four years. The Buckeyes led the Badgers 3-2 late in the third period but ultimately succumbed to a penalty shot with 18 seconds remaining. The game saw several memorable moments, including … Read more
A high-school junior has made a groundbreaking discovery in astronomy, stumbling upon a “light echo” – a cosmic phenomenon that can still be seen long after a black hole in the center of a galaxy has sputtered out. Julian Shapiro, 17, was scanning images from the DECaPS2 survey when he found an object with a … Read more
Apple’s plans for a redesigned Apple Watch SE with a plastic casing are facing challenges due to design and cost issues, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The budget-friendly smartwatch was expected to feature a plastic version with brighter colors at a lower price point of around $200. In August 2024, Gurman reported that Apple was … Read more
US food regulator has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of Chomps Beef Sticks after two customers reported finding metal in the product. The Idaho-based manufacturer, Idaho Smokehouse Partners, notified the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service about the complaints. The affected products were packaged at a single facility between … Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback rumors have been circulating, and one source close to the team believes it’s a “safe bet” that Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Steelers in 2025. On Friday, Rodgers spent over six hours visiting the Steelers, fueling speculation about his future plans. While it’s impossible to predict what Rodgers will do with … Read more