Finance
Call me a grouch, but I find it really hard to make any compelling argument for why anyone needs to see a feed of their friends’ activity on Venmo. Loading audio narration… Is it really so interesting seeing that your friend paid someone for pizza?Venmo’s new redesign adds features that…
"The Odyssey."UniversalChristopher Nolan’s follow-up to “Oppenheimer” is based on the famed ancient Greek poem by Homer.”The Odyssey” stars Matt Damon as the hero Odysseus alongside Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway.Here’s everything we know about the film.After “Oppenheimer” was a critical and commercial hit, Christopher Nolan is adapting Homer’s Greek…
I usually travel with just a backpack. From short trips to two-week adventures, I find it’s easiest to get around and keep track of my belongings when I pack light. But my five-day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in April 2023 was my first time backpacking in a natural environment,…
Tesla wants EV drivers to wait their turn. Loading audio narration… In a Monday post on X, Tesla’s charging division said it was piloting a digital waitlist system at five Supercharger locations in California and New York. The feature allows drivers to join a virtual queue when all charging stalls…
I’ve spent the past year touring colleges with my high school senior, and I’ve found myself thinking a lot about my own college experience — and coming to a surprising conclusion. Loading audio narration… Even though my husband and I both lived at home during college and saved a significant…
The Cotswolds are one of my favorite places to visit in the UK.Maria PolanskyI lived in the UK for five years and found there were so many places I preferred over London.One of my favorite spots is the Cotswolds, home to picturesque cottages and cozy pubs.I also recommend visitors check…
US annual inflation accelerated more than expected, with the consumer price index rising 3.8% in April from a year ago. Economists expected a 3.7% increase, and it’s the highest inflation rate since 2023. Loading audio narration… CPI increased 0.6% from March, as expected, and was cooler than March’s 0.9% rise.The…
The great wealth transfer is taking place, but it’s not landing in the pockets of the supposed heirs. Loading audio narration… Costly long-term elder care is putting a major dent in the trillions of dollars in wealth held by boomers that’s been earmarked for their Gen X and millennial children.Zach…
Looking to buy a cheap car? Good luck. Loading audio narration… Affordable vehicles — new or used — are becoming harder to find in American dealership lots, according to fresh data from online automotive marketplace CarGurus.In April, the average listing price for a new vehicle climbed to $50,400, up 1%…
College students are walking off the graduation stage into a murky job market, where economic uncertainty and AI-driven changes have put some entry-level roles at risk. Loading audio narration… Their tech savviness could be an asset, though.”What this new graduate brings is a digitally native way to do problem-solving that…
