Angry parents after being banned from drinking at school events: ‘Treated like children’
Dozens of students at Sydney Catholic high schools have been banned from bringing a date into their official year 12 under a new policy, causing “huge uproar”. Under the rules, which apply to the 147 school systems within the city’s Catholic archdiocese, parents will also be prohibited from drinking alcohol at end-of-year celebrations. Issued earlier […]
Brain implant lets ALS patient control Amazon’s Alexa with thought: ‘Gives me back the independence I’m losing’
A man affected by ALS has become the first person in the world to control an Amazon Alexa digital assistant through his thoughts – thanks to a brain implant created by a New York-based neurotech startup. Synchron – a company specializing in medical technology solutions – has implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) into a blood […]
Do you have an adjustable rate mortgage? The clock is ticking, here’s what you need to do now
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 […]
Millionaires are increasingly renting instead of buying
These well-heeled renters could easily afford to become homeowners, but they simply would prefer not to. For most Americans, it’s finances that hold them back from buying property — but among the ultra-wealthy elite, for whom money is hardly an object, there’s a growing preference for renting over buying. Over the past 15 years, the […]
From Norway to New York, electric ferries are taking over the globe
Coming this fall, residents in Stockholm won’t have to endure the hour-long drive or train ride between Ekerö, a popular suburb, and central Stockholm, home to the historic City Hall. Instead, they can jump on a 30-passenger ferry and make the journey in half the time, helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This is not […]
Apple users complain that iOS 18 is ‘killing’ their iPhone batteries – what to do if you’re affected
Apple users are upset about the latest software update, claiming that their device’s performance has taken a drastic hit. Overzealous customers eager to upgrade to the new iOS 18 – released on Monday ahead of the iPhone 16 launch – are facing battery problems, claiming the operating system drains their smartphones’ battery life. Already on […]
Being single is very expensive and stressful, but these women would rather be alone
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 […]
A decline in housing prices is imminent in these 3 states
US home prices may be high, but the party may be over sooner than you think. A new report finds that more than 50 counties across the country are at risk of a housing market meltdown. It’s a dream come true for first-time buyers hoping for a bargain, but a nightmare for current homeowners enjoying […]
I’ve been offered a great job but the pay is bad – so I pass?
I was offered a job with amazing benefits – health, dental, flexible hours, work – but the pay is terrible. It is about half of the industry standard. So do I try to talk them into more money, or just walk away? Why would you leave without trying? If you won’t take the job at […]