Twitter is set on Wednesday to launch a service that lets users of the platform send encrypted messages, while the social media company also plans to add voice and video chat capabilities, according to CEO Elon Musk. In a tweet, Musk said the app’s latest update will include at least two …
Read More »How to avoid this common social media shopping scam
Social media apps aren’t just a place for people to share photos and connect with friends. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are rife with scam artists looking to prey on young people who are susceptible to buying things they see advertised on the apps. In 2022, online shopping scams were the …
Read More »Bud Light executives put on leave after Mulvaney campaign
Two Anheuser-Busch InBev executives who supervised Bud Light’s marketing collaboration with transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney have been put on leave, the company told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday. Alissa Heinerscheid, vice president of marketing for Bud Light, and her boss, Daniel Blake, Budweiser’s group vice president for marketing, …
Read More »Tax deductions that every filer should consider using
With this year’s tax filing deadline quickly approaching, some Americans might be scrambling for last-minute deductions to claim. Tax pros suggest three possible places to look for a solution: charitable giving, medical bills or your side hustle. Filers can lower their taxable income by donating to an eligible charity, said …
Read More »Volkswagen recalls 143,000 Atlas SUVs because front airbags may not deploy in crash
Volkswagen is recalling select models of its SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because of a wiring defect that could prevent front passenger airbags from deploying during a crash. The German automaker plans to recall Atlas SUVs manufactured between 2017 and 2020, as well as 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles, due to …
Read More »How to use a tax refund to fight inflation
If inflation has eaten away at your budget the way waves erode a beach, then your tax refund might just provide a much-needed protective barrier. As of March, prices are up 6% over the past 12 months, according to the most recent consumer price index. At the same time, just …
Read More »Reddit to shut down its Reddit Talk social audio platform after less than 2 years
Reddit plans to shut down its live audio conference platform, called Reddit Talk, in June less than two years after launching the feature to compete with Clubhouse. Reddit said in a blog post this week that employees have been working behind the scenes to update the website and make it simpler …
Read More »WeightWatchers gets into prescription weight loss business by acquiring telehealth company Sequence
WeightWatchers’ stock soared Tuesday after the company said it is getting into the prescription drug weight loss business with the acquisition of Sequence. Sequence is a telehealth provider that offers users access to drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity under the brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy and Trulicity. The …
Read More »How to save on spring break travel this year as prices soar
Time is ticking to score deals on spring break flights and hotel reservations, with prices on the rise due to strong demand for getaways. With air fares up about 25% this year compared to 2022, here are ways for savvy travelers to save on booking a trip. Tip one: Be …
Read More »Texas high school students raise $260, 000 so janitor can retire
Three high school seniors from Callisburg, Texas, learned that an 80-year-old janitor at their school didn’t have enough money to retire, so they decided to help him out. The trio — Greyson Thurman, Marti Yousko and Banner Tidwell — from Callisburg High School launched a GoFundMe campaign on Feb. 15 …
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