It’s official—China leads the race for key seabed minerals needed for the energy transition
Any renewable energy source a country can support will become a hub for investment. Countries are researching not only solar...
It’s official—Virginia sets a one-hour daily limit on social media for children under 16
Social media, the internet, artificial intelligence, and new technologies have led to a complete societal shift in the last ten...
Goodbye to lax pet rules—Pennsylvania, California, and New Jersey tighten fines and ban practices starting in January
Protecting pets is essential given the large number of pets kept in homes across the country. This is why authorities...
It’s official—millions of SSI recipients will receive a new payment on January 30, 2026, following a decision by the Social Security Administration
The new year is here, bringing changes and updates to Social Security benefits. Specifically, millions of Social Security beneficiaries will...
Experts warn—Why paying off your mortgage early could be a mistake
Paying off your mortgage early might seem like a good idea, but it also involves financial risks that must be...
Say goodbye to impulse buying at thrift stores—these five items never deserve a place in your cart, even if they’re cheap
A few years ago, the vintage trend and secondhand stores reached their peak because they offered special, unique, and almost...
No perfume, no softness—the real problem with fabric softeners versus eco-friendly detergents, according to the latest studies
The environment is a major topic of discussion in governments worldwide. Therefore, there is increasing scrutiny of everyday objects and...
Goodbye car and driver’s license—the new law that allows authorities to take away your license and give you a criminal record if you make this mistake
Traffic laws are being tightened in California. Among the actions that can result in the temporary or permanent loss of...
“Freeing up more than 15 GB of space on my iPhone was very easy,” all you have to do is this
One of those modern "problems" that aren't really problems at all is when your smartphone runs out of storage. A...
Neither California nor Florida—these are the states where the least tips are left, according to restaurant data
Tips in the United States are a very important source of income for restaurant workers, in particular. A study conducted...
Say goodbye to saving loose change—the 100 envelope challenge is taking the US by storm and promises over $5,000 in 100 days
Saving money these days seems like a particularly difficult option. 2025 hasn't been an easy year for many families who...
Confirmed by modern psychology—the screen-free childhoods of the 1960s and 1970s created mental skills that are almost non-existent today
There's no doubt that generations have evolved over the years, but it's true that the last decade has seen some...
Illinois expands property tax relief—thousands of retirees and people with disabilities will pay less thanks to new law signed by Pritzker
Tax updates in Illinois. According to Senate Bill 642, the property tax benefit for low-income seniors is being extended. Specifically,...
Goodbye to the Target you knew—here are the 5 major transformations coming to stores in 2026
With the new year comes a wave of renovations across many sectors. One of these is retail, including supermarkets and...
It’s official—California will legally restrict the roads that trucks can use, and the change will take effect in 2026
2026 is here, and with it come changes to traffic regulations. A new bill seeks to restrict the roads on...
IRS announces higher refunds for the 2026 tax season—how to take advantage of them
2026 is just around the corner, and so are taxes. The IRS has announced larger refunds for next year. In...
Confirmed—a tiny group of neurons that controls blood flow and all brain activity has been discovered
Since the start of the 2020 pandemic, mental health has become a central topic of conversation. The isolation brought to...
The $2 billion bridge connecting two countries across the sea that almost no one outside the region knows about
The world is so vast and full of wonders that not all of them are known. One of these is...
Don’t retire at 62 or 65—this is the key age for receiving more Social Security benefits in the United States
Working a lifetime typically pays off when people reach retirement age and can enjoy the benefits they've accumulated over the...
It’s official—Google has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement in the United States, and millions will receive money without filing a claim (check if you qualify)
Google Play will pay $700 million as part of a settlement following a lawsuit filed on behalf of consumers. Americans...
Jake Paul, the YouTuber praised by Trump who put his jaw and the fourth largest purse in history at the service of boxing—“He’s Ibai Llanos multiplied by 10.”
YouTubers have taken over the social media spotlight and have become the ‘new’ celebrities of the moment. One of these...