US home prices are showing signs of slowing down, with many markets experiencing a decline in value. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reported a 2.7% annual gain in April, the smallest increase since nearly two years ago. High mortgage rates continue to weigh on the market, making it difficult for buyers to secure affordable loans. … Read more
A recent test by data-recovery firm Secure Data Recovery found a UnionSine HD2510 500GB external HDD on Amazon for $28, with prices as low as $0.06 per GB. Initially, the company suspected the drive was refurbished, citing a history of similar storage scams on Amazon. However, to their surprise, the drive performed well, meeting synthetic … Read more
Apple has sent an unusual Wallet notification to iPhone users promoting its upcoming Formula 1 racing movie starring Brad Pitt. The message offers a promotional code to save on tickets via Fandango, sparking concern among recipients. This move echoes previous controversies over unwanted ads and push notifications from Apple. While some may see it as … Read more
The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated, drawing in Russia and Ukraine. The Iranian-made “Shahed” drones have become a major factor in the war, with Ukraine fearing more losses as Washington’s support for Kyiv declines. The Shahed drones, designed by Iran, are assembled in the Russian city of Yelabuga and modified to make them … Read more
Pro wrestling fans often question the believability of smaller wrestlers facing off against top stars. However, given that pro wrestling is scripted, it’s easy to accept a talented performer overcoming size and odds. This sentiment applies to current WWE wrestler Roxanne Perez, who has faced criticism for being underestimated due to her small stature. When … Read more
US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which will be in effect within 24 hours. The decision comes after Iran launched a small, relatively restrained missile attack against the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, killing no one and causing minimal damage. The Iranian strike was seen as a symbolic response to … Read more
Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Qatar on Monday, in retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites over the weekend. The largest US military base in the Middle East, Al-Udeid, was targeted, and no one has been reported killed or injured. According to Iranian state media, the attack was a response … Read more
Apple has been sending unsolicited ads to iPhone users through a push notification in the Wallet app. The message promotes a limited-time discount on movie tickets for F1: The Movie, which debuts in theaters next month. Some users are upset, claiming they were not given explicit consent to receive such messages. According to Apple’s guidelines, … Read more
A boating accident on Lake Tahoe has claimed the lives of eight people, including Joshua Antony Pickles, a 37-year-old executive at DoorDash. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office announced the identities of the victims on Tuesday, June 21. Among those killed were Joshua Pickles’ parents, Terry Pickles and Paula Bozinovich, as well as his uncle … Read more
A moderate geomagnetic storm is expected to bring a good chance of seeing the northern lights over Vermont this week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts minor to moderate geomagnetic storming from June 25-26, potentially visible as far south as New York and Wisconsin. However, weather conditions may hinder viewing … Read more