Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs a Cabinet meeting at the Kirya, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defence, in Tel Aviv, Israel on December 17, 2023. Menahem Kahanna | Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday tempered expectations about the timeline of a potential hostage deal with Hamas, […]
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Huawei spin-off Honor shows off tech to control a car with your eyes and chatbot based on Meta’s AI
Honor demonstrated how its smartphone eye-tracking technology could be used to control a car. Honor BARCELONA — Chinese firm Honor on Sunday showed off technology that allows a user to control a car just by using their eyes. The company’s Magic 6 Pro device launched internationally on Sunday at the […]
These are the 10 U.S. cities with the best quality of life—none are in Florida
U.S. News and World Report recently released its annual ranking of U.S. cities with the best quality of life. Cities were ranked based on the following factors: Crime Rates Quality of Education Well-being Commuter Index Quality and availability of healthcare Air quality index Federal Emergency Management Agency Data from a […]
Battle for the Red Sea expands with U.S. strikes, EU stepping up its efforts against Houthis
The battle for the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea has expanded with the entrance of a European Commission naval defense effort in the past week, and more U.S. and allied strikes against Houthi land targets over the weekend, but to date, combined military efforts have not deterred rebel […]
‘I hate losing money’ — Jim Cramer says he will vote to put Nelson Peltz on Disney’s board
As a Disney shareholder for the Club, Jim Cramer has decided to support activist investor Nelson Peltz’s fight for seats on the board of the entertainment and theme parks giant. “We’re going to vote the blue card,” Jim said Saturday at the second annual Club meeting in New York City. […]
Stand-up comic made $19 an hour on Taskrabbit waiting in line: ‘This job requires absolutely zero special skills’
Stand-up comedian Casey James Salengo has picked up some interesting side hustles. In the fall of 2022, just after signing up for hustle site Taskrabbit, the 37-year-old was hired to deliver a birthday fish to a man while saying “Branzino boys for life.” The task took about two hours and […]
Top Wall Street analysts pick these dividend stocks for enhanced returns
Investors looking to enhance their portfolio returns can opt for a combination of growth and dividend stocks. Choosing the right dividend stock by analyzing multiple factors can be complex for investors. However, recommendations from analysts can help inform investors’ research and guide them toward lucrative dividend stocks from companies with […]
Social Security beneficiaries may owe more taxes on their benefits for 2023. How Congress could change that
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images A record 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment helped Social Security beneficiaries stave off the effects of inflation in 2023. But as they file their federal returns this tax season, they may be surprised to find more of their benefit income has been taxed. Capitol Hill […]
28-year-old with a net worth over $500,000 shares 5 signs you’re better with money than you think
As a personal finance consultant, Michela Allocca often hears from people who feel “very overwhelmed and defeated about their finances,” even if they make a good salary. Allocca gets it — managing money can be hard. But a lot of people who feel helpless are probably doing better than they […]
Consumers are tired of inflation. But some retailers fear falling prices
A man with a paper bag of groceries looks surprised and upset at a receipt from a supermarket with high prices against the background of an escalator with customers in the shopping center. Elena Perova | Istock | Getty Images Just ahead of the holiday season, Walmart had encouraging news […]