U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy. Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers rose 0.8% last month from March, the biggest gain since 2022, and were up 3.2% from April last year. At the same time, U.S. retail sales overall rose … Read more
Old age, new work patterns. The number of workers postponing retirement has boomed across the Western world due to increased life expectancy and economic uncertainty. British businessman Derek Price, 94, still clocks seven days a week at his company, saying full-time work keeps him spry six years out from his centenary birthday. “I live, eat … Read more
Meghan Markle believes fans will come flocking to buy her products despite President Donald Trump’s tariffs and fears of a recession. The Duchess of Sussex sat down with Fortune magazine and declared that her business is in good standing during uncertain times. “At the moment, all of our products are currently made in the U.S., … Read more
When determining what’s the best route to your destination, there are more factors to consider than directions. Google Maps typically shows the user a variety of options based on time, cost, mode of transportation, least amount of transfers and more. On Wednesday, Google announced that Google Maps and Google Search are getting new and updated … Read more
Make love, not war. Scores of desperate Ukrainians are risking jail time by recording raunchy OnlyFans content as their country’s ongoing war with Russia wreaks economic devastation. Since Vladimir Putin’s invasion last February, Ukraine’s unemployment rate has soared to 34%, while the rate of inflation has spiked at 26%, leaving millions of citizens struggling to … Read more
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