EU’s new right-to-repair rules force companies to repair out-of-warranty devices

The European Union has adopted a right-to-repair directive that will make it easier for consumers to get their devices fixed. The new rules extend a product’s guarantee if it breaks under warranty, while obliging manufacturers to repair devices no longer covered. The law still needs to be approved by member nations. Devices sold in Europe already offer minimum two-year warranties, …

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Grindr users seek payouts after dating app shared HIV status with vendors

Getty Images | Thomas Trutschel Grindr is facing a class action lawsuit from hundreds of users over the sharing of HIV statuses and other sensitive personal information with third-party firms. UK law firm Austen Hays filed the claim in the High Court in London yesterday, the firm announced. The class action “alleges the misuse of private information of thousands of …

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Maya Hawke Releases Delicate New Single, ‘Hang In There’

The song follows the release of “Dark” and “Missing Out” from upcoming LP, Chaos Angel Maya Hawke unpacks toxic love in her latest single “Hang in There,” from her upcoming album, Chaos Angel, set to release on May 31 via Mom+Pop.  “He said, he could see through to your core/You thought, his heart was open like yours,” sings Hawke in the opening verse, before detailing …

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Citizens Bank CD Rates: April 2024

Get an overview of Citizens Bank’s CD and see if it’s right for you <img src=' alt=' alvaro gonzalez / Getty Images ‘ title=”Financial Advisor speaks with Clients about CD Rates”> alvaro gonzalez / Getty Images Fact checked by Michael Rosenston Citizens Bank CDs Depositing your money in a certificate of deposit (CD) account can be a great way to …

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‘The Circle’ Drops an Epic, Shady New Twist That Blows Up the Game

I love watching The Circle. The Netflix reality competition series—about a group of people who communicate exclusively through the titular social media app—is a fascinating look at how our lives revolve around and often depend on social media. But while the show’s concept is solid and its contestants are larger than life, it sometimes struggles to keep my interest. Watching …

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US finally breaks ground on its first-ever high-speed rail

Builders have officially broken ground on a new $12 billion train that could zoom travelers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles in just under two hours by the end of the decade. The new train, which is considered the first “high-speed” rail in the United States, could cut down commute time for travelers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that would …

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Want Decades of Passive Income? 2 Energy Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

The energy sector is going through a big transition, but these two industry giants are trying to change along with it. If you’re considering investing in the energy sector, it is hard to avoid the concerns around the shift from carbon fuels to cleaner alternatives like solar and wind power. You do need to take into account the transition that …

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Jane Campion to Be Celebrated by Locarno Film Festival

The Locarno Film Festival will honor Jane Campion with its Pardo d’onore Manor award. The prominent Swiss fest dedicated to indie cinema will celebrate the revered auteur from New Zealand on Aug. 16 during a ceremony on its 8,000-seat Piazza Grande. The following day Campion will hold an onstage conversation. Champion’s “An Angel at My Table” (1990) and “The Piano” …

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Boeing (BA) earnings Q1 2024

An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 Max airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, on March 21, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing’s quarterly report on Wednesday will be the most complete accounting to date of the fallout from the midair loss of a door plug from a 737 Max 9 plane in January, an …

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2 Growth Stocks That Could Skyrocket in 2024

Investing in growing companies is the easiest way to build wealth over the long term. Businesses that serve wide-open markets and validate that opportunity with above-average revenue growth should see their share prices rise more often than fall. There are no guarantees, but this rule of thumb usually checks out. Here are two businesses that entered the year with wind …

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Huge dinosaur footprints belonged to one of the largest raptors ever

Large raptor footprints have been found in China Courtesy of Dr. Scott Persons Five enormous dinosaur footprints found in south-east China were made by one of the largest raptors of all time. The predator probably measured 5 metres from snout to tail, roughly half the length of a school bus. And it would have attacked its prey using a pair …

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The 13 Going on 30 Dress Is…Gone Forever?

It’s because she had those incredible boobs to fill it out! The multicolored minidress worn by Jenna (Jennifer Garner) during a pivotal scene in 13 Going on 30 (the magazine party where she performs the “Thriller” dance to liven things up) is apparently lost forever. Thank gosh for dupes. The dress, an early-aughts Versace that was produced only in a …

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L.L.Bean x Summersalt Is Ushering In Swimsuit Season

The collab lineup includes staple silhouettes and fabrics from both brands in four trendy colorways: Sea Urchin & White Sand (a classic black and white), Calypso & Deep Sea (an on-theme blue), Strawberry (a summery pink), and Sea Foam & Harbor (a bold teal). In terms of styles, Summersalt has reimagined some of its bestselling styles, such as the Perfect …

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An invisibility cloak for would-be cancers

In the mice, the researchers observed a dramatic increase in the tumors’ expression of SOX17. This gene encodes a transcription factor that is normally active only during embryonic development, when it helps control development of the intestines and the formation of blood vessels. The experiments revealed that when SOX17 is turned on in cancer cells, it helps them create an …

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Senate passes foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan : NPR

The American and Ukrainian flags wave in the wind outside of the Capitol. The Senate is moving ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Mariam Zuhaib/AP hide caption toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP The American and Ukrainian flags wave in the wind outside of the Capitol. The Senate is moving ahead with $95 billion in war …

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Pan American Silver: Has The Potential To Improve Performance Significantly (NYSE:PAAS)

wichianduangsri/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction The Green Dream, Carbon Zero Targets, Sustainability and Renewable Energy are all part of everyday parlance. The importance of the need to harness wind power and solar power to meet our ever-increasing demands for energy is constantly being highlighted. Silver is a ‘must have’ metal in these operations due to its resistance to corrosion …

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Senate Approves Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel, Sending It to Biden

The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday night to give final approval to a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending it to President Biden and ending months of uncertainty about whether the United States would continue to back Kyiv in its fight against Russian aggression. The vote reflected resounding bipartisan support for the measure, which passed …

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This Is the Beginning of the End of TikTok

On Tuesday, the Senate passed a massive foreign aid package that included an ultimatum for TikTok: Divest or be banned from operating within the US. The package was approved by the House of Representatives on Saturday, and President Joe Biden said that he intends to sign the bill on Wednesday. “Even as our social media platforms have fumbled in their …

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