The hunt for an apartment in New York has gone from frustrating to wild. This summer, renters are fighting it out like never before, all for a shot at a roof over their heads in a city where landlords are calling in and raising prices to astronomical levels. Take Aurielle Catron, a 29-year-old security engineer … Read more
A Canadian’s interest in public transportation led him to travel from his home in Mexico with one catch: He refused to take any Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains during his trip. William Hui, 40, set out on his journey to the Pacific coast on June 24, starting from his hometown in British Columbia, the BBC … Read more
File this large and expensive piece of wearable technology as a controversial product. More of Humane’s AI pins were returned than purchased between May and August, The Verge reported. The pin retails for between $700 and $800 — plus a $24 monthly subscription for $288 a year. In total, the company reportedly saw $1 million … Read more
Few words inspire less joy than “budget,” but as inflation rates rise and wages remain stagnant, many of us are looking for ways to save. There is no single wallet solution for saving. Rather, the key to financial stability and fat stacks of paper lies in understanding your spending habits, non-negotiables, and long-term goals, all … Read more
Burger lovers can share this news. A new Harvard study establishes a “significant” link between a major component in red meat and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Iron is essential for making red blood cells, supporting our immune system and making hormones. We get it through our diet in two forms: heme and … Read more
This technology can be awesome! Researchers in Iraq and Australia say they have developed a computer algorithm that can analyze the color of a person’s tongue to detect their medical condition in real time – with 98% accuracy. “Typically, people with diabetes have a yellow tongue; cancer patients a purple tongue with a thick fatty … Read more
If you feel like you’re getting slapped with extra card fees more and more – you’re not imagining it. As businesses face rising costs, a growing number are charging their customers an extra fee when they pay by card to cover the cost of processing that transaction. And while it may seem like an insignificant … Read more
The longtime home of the late Michael Lang, a co-creator of the famed 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, has been listed for sale — and not long before the famous event’s 55th anniversary, which is this Sunday. Lang called this Hudson Valley property his home for 45 years and lived there until his death … Read more
Distant criminals. Erin Wright, who goes by @erin_wright_ on TikTok, revealed how American Airlines allegedly “banned” her from flying the airline permanently. “I was permanently banned from flying American Airlines for having sex with a man on the plane even though I’m a lesbian,” Wright, 24, wrote online. Erin Wright, 24, revealed she was blacklisted … Read more
Cisco will cut thousands of jobs in a second round of layoffs this year as the networking equipment maker shifts focus to higher-growth areas, including cybersecurity and AI, people familiar with the matter said. The number of people affected could be similar to or slightly higher than the 4,000 Cisco employees laid off in February, … Read more