A German flying taxi maker canceled plans to transport passengers with its futuristic drones during the Paris Olympics due to delays in certifying its engine, according to the company. Volocopter, a maker of personal aerial vehicles, had been testing flying taxis in the Paris region for several years and lobbied European authorities to allow it … Read more
Today’s high interest rates have created a ticking time bomb for many homebuyers who took out an adjustable-rate mortgage near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 330,000 homeowners who took out an ARM in 2019 have already seen their five-year fixed-rate term end, and another 100,000 will join them next year, according to ICE … Read more
The cities of the future may take charge going forward for a very unexpected reason – with skylines doubling as massive energy storage units. And the idea? Not solar panels and wind turbines – think giant battery blocks raised into the sky and brought back down to keep the lights on. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill … Read more
These opinions on airline etiquette are really taking off. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight brawls continue to mount, a recent study by research and analytics group YouGov revealed which behaviors American travelers agree are acceptable — and which aren’t. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight fights continue to mount, a study has … Read more
Google and Meta reportedly struck a secret deal to target minor YouTube users with ads promoting rival Instagram service — breaking the internet search giant’s own ad rules, according to a bombshell report Thursday. The Instagram ad campaign was aimed at YouTube users who were classified as “unknown” in Google’s advertising system and designed to … Read more
Women would rather accept the “singles tax” than the couple. The “singles tax” — the highest costs singles pay to support themselves financially — recently rose to over $7,000, according to Zillow, but women would rather stay on their own. A new study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma found that while … Read more
Jillian Lovato loved living in Orange County, CA, but she hated the area’s high home prices. “My wife Jamie and I knew we weren’t going to be able to buy the house we wanted in California,” explains Jillian. “We felt like we were going to be stuck renting our whole lives.†So in 2021, they … Read more
Dear Abby counsels a woman trying to leave her relationship with her ex-husband. Dear ABBY: How do I get over my ex-husband? He wanted a divorce. They told me, they didn’t ask me! It’s been 10 years, but I still dream about it. I haven’t been with him or any other man since. My disordered … Read more
The left-leaning advertising cabal accused of conspiring to suppress conservative media reportedly disbanded Thursday — just days after Elon Musk’s X hit the group with a federal antitrust lawsuit. The World Federation of Advertisers, which organized the Global Alliance for Responsible Media initiative, informed its members that GARM was “discontinuing” activities, according to an email … Read more
Okay, boomer! Most Americans are overwhelmed and fed up with today’s tipping culture, but some are still more generous than others, according to a survey conducted by personal finance comparison site Bankrate. Nearly 3 in 5 adults have negative feelings about tipping – and dissatisfaction only increases with age. “Older Americans seem to have the … Read more