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Global Consumers: Who's Really Crossing the Line?

November 14, 2024

You've probably heard that different countries have different impacts on the environment. But figuring out who's really to blame can be tough. Scientists looked at how people from 168 countries spend their money and found something surprising. Around half to nearly all of the planet's environmental

sports

Chicago Sports Network Goes Direct with Fans

November 14, 2024

The Chicago Sports Network is rolling out a direct-to-consumer streaming service this week. This comes as negotiations with Comcast stall, leaving many fans unable to watch their favorite teams, like the Bulls and Blackhawks. For $19. 99 a month, fans can watch games and sports shows on their comput

business

China's Shopping Bonanza Surprises with Better-Than-Expected Sales

November 13, 2024

China's biggest shopping day of the year, known as Singles' Day, started earlier this year and ended on a high note. Despite a slow retail environment, consumers spent more than expected, according to consulting executives. This shopping event, similar to Black Friday, kicked off on October 14 and w

finance

What Trump's Tariff Plan Really Means for Pocketbooks

November 7, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump's economic plan includes new tariffs on imported goods. This could make things pricier for Americans, especially those earning less. Economists warn that these tariffs might increase household costs by thousands of dollars per year on items like clothes, furniture, and a

lifestyle

Salem's Halloween Boom: A New Record!

November 6, 2024

Salem, Massachusetts just set a new record for Halloween visitors! The city welcomed 87, 351 visitors on October 31, shattering last year's record of 63, 856. This spooky influx is part of the annual Haunted Happenings festival, which brought in 1, 040, 600 visitors this October—an 8. 6% increase fr

business

Why Windows 11 is the Future, But You Can Pay to Keep Windows 10

November 4, 2024

Microsoft is eager for everyone to switch to Windows 11. They've highlighted new features like improved security, speed, and better multitasking. But if you're not ready to upgrade, they've got a deal for you. For just $30, you can keep your Windows 10 up-to-date with security patches for an extra y

technology

iPhone Sales Jump as AI Technology Arrives

November 1, 2024

Apple has seen a 6% increase in iPhone sales for the July-September period, totaling $46. 22 billion. This boost comes after two consecutive quarters of decline, suggesting that Apple's recent focus on artificial intelligence is starting to pay off. The iPhone's success helped Apple's overall revenu

technology

iPhone's New AI Features: Helpful or Hilarious?

November 1, 2024

Apple's latest iOS update, Apple Intelligence, has rolled out to owners of recent iPhone models. It brings exciting features like AI-powered writing tools, Siri updates, and call transcription. However, the auto-summary feature for notifications has been the talk of the town—and not always in a good

finance

U. S. Economy's Q3 Growth: Steady Consumer Spending and Government Cash Drive the Way

October 30, 2024

You know how often people worry about economic slowdowns? Well, the U. S. economy showed it wasn't bothered by such fears in the third quarter of 2024. It grew at a steady pace of 2. 8%, which is a bit less than expected but still solid. Consumers were the heroes, spending more than they were suppos

finance

Economy Grows Despite High Interest Rates

October 30, 2024

You might think high interest rates would slow down the economy. But surprisingly, the U. S. economy grew at a steady 2. 8% pace from July through September. Consumers were the big spenders, driving growth even with higher interest rates. While business investments cooled off a bit, exports picked u