When to Take Your First Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)

Since 2023, most retirees must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from pre-tax retirement accounts at age 73. The first deadline is April 1 of the year after turning 73 and Dec. 31 for future withdrawals. Financial experts warn that timing your first RMD can have significant tax consequences. Pre-tax retirement withdrawals are subject to … Read more

Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates Further

The US stock market closed mixed following the November jobs report, with investors focusing on what it means for the economy and the Federal Reserve’s next move. RJ Gallo, a senior portfolio manager at Federated Hermes, joined Yahoo Finance to discuss the expected changes in interest rates. Gallo believes that the recent jobs data was … Read more

Scientists Create Artificial Solar Eclipses with European Satellites

Scientists have successfully launched two European satellites into orbit to create artificial solar eclipses, providing a unique opportunity for prolonged study of the sun’s corona and understanding its mysteries. The Proba-3 mission, worth $210 million, aims to generate at least 1,000 hours of “on demand” totality during its two-year operation. The satellites will fly 492 … Read more

VW Workers to Launch Rolling Strikes Against Cost-Cutting Plans

Volkswagen workers in Germany will stage a rolling four-hour strike on Monday, as negotiations over pay cuts and factory closures reach their fourth round. The strikes, planned at nine factories across the country, follow a two-day walkout earlier this week. The Industrial Trade Union IG Metall plans to increase pressure on management with a protest … Read more

Samsung Health Gets New Mood Tracking Features

Samsung has updated its health app, Samsung Health, with a refreshed design as part of the One UI 7.0 update. The new features include a “Mood Check-in” feature, which allows users to track their emotions and add a rating at specific times. Additionally, the Breathing Exercises feature has been given more prominence, while the Stress … Read more

Debloating 101: The Simple Solution to Feeling Lighter After Meals

Eating past the point of fullness is a common occurrence during social gatherings like holiday potlucks or summer barbecues. While it’s not recommended as a daily habit, indulging in a few too many dishes on special occasions isn’t the end of the world. However, overeating can lead to uncomfortable side effects like bloating. Nutrition experts … Read more

Army Beats Tulane in Frigid NCAA Championship Game

Army beat Tulane 35-14 in the American Athletic Conference championship game on Saturday. The Black Knights, five-point underdogs at home, completed a perfect nine-game run without a deficit. Quarterback Bryson Daily ran for four touchdowns, including three on the first four series, as Army dominated Tulane. Daily never passed in the first half and was … Read more

Apple Unveils Modem Plans to Challenge Qualcomm Dominance

Apple Inc. is launching a three-year modem rollout to challenge its partner Qualcomm Inc.’s dominance in cellular technology. The move marks over half a decade of development, with the first in-house modem expected in 2025 and a high-end version to follow in 2026. The initial chip, set to appear in the iPhone SE, will not … Read more

Google Photos Rolls Out 2024 Recap Feature

Google Photos is launching its 2024 Recap feature in two parts. The first part, called “Recap memory,” provides a brief overview of the year’s photos and videos with fun graphics and animations, accompanied by background music. The US version of Google Photos also includes personalized captions from Gemini, which highlight the two biggest moments of … Read more

SpaceX Launches Starlink Mini Satellites for Rural Internet Access

SpaceX is set to launch its latest Falcon 9 mission on Sunday at midnight, adding more satellites to its growing mega-constellation. The Starlink 12-5 mission will deploy 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities. These mini satellites are designed to provide internet connectivity in remote areas, using direct cell phone … Read more