Apple’s iPhone has pulled ahead of Google’s Android to control more than 50% of the US smartphone market for the first time ever, according to new data. The number of iPhones being used by Americans first pulled ahead of Android during... Read More
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The study divided the total amount of money refunded by the IRS by the number of refunds given out to residents in each county. Approximately 75% of taxpayers in the U.S. receive a tax refund, and a recent study found the places where those tax... Read More
“Back-to-school” is here and to commemorate this time of year, many parents will be posting pictures on social media of their child holding a chalkboard or sign with details about their exciting first day back, including: – The... Read More
Spyware is malicious software that works quietly in the background, tracking almost everything you do. These sneaky downloads leave digital clues if you know what to look for. Task Manager on a Windows PC and Activity Monitor on a Mac can give you... Read More
Long Islanders are being asked to conserve water as the region deals with a severe drought. There has not been significant rainfall on Long Island in at least nine weeks. The Suffolk County Water Authority says the average homeowner uses between... Read More
The United States Postal Service is going to raise rates during the holiday season. The planned price increases, which still need to be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission, would begin on October 2 and last until January 22,... Read More
Highlights: -Inflation happens when prices rise for essential goods and services in an economy. It can be caused by multiple factors, including surges in demand and supply chain issues. -Inflation reached decade highs in the last 12 months... Read More
We’ve all been there. You have that one neighbor that doesn’t maintain their yard or has an obnoxiously loud dog, or maybe they blast music and host parties until 3 in the morning. Whatever the annoying quirk of that neighbor may be, just know... Read More
Amazon Prime Video is releasing the biggest update to the user interface in a decade. The roll-out, which began yesterday, includes a primary navigation menu that is now vertically oriented and situated on the left side of the page, directing users... Read More
States rolled out 988 as the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, similar to how people can call 911 for emergencies. All phone service providers will be required to connect callers who dial 988 to the lifeline starting July 16. The... Read More
Amazon.com is pausing the construction of six new office buildings in Bellevue and Nashville to reevaluate the designs to suit hybrid work. (https://bit.ly/3PvFMeD) The pausing and delay of construction will not affect Amazon’s hiring plans,... Read More
Direct Plus Loans, aka parent PLUS loans, which allow parents to sign up for federal student debt on behalf of their child, can be a beast. They’re tied up in societal expectations (parents should take care of their child’s every need, and kids... Read More
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or not, the chances of flight cancellations and delays are soaring as the busy summer travel season creates long waits and crowds. But as U.S. airports work to combat the chaos, some are offering an option to allow... Read More
A school district is a geographical area for the local administration of elementary or secondary schools. They are special entities that are tasked with education and are governed autonomously or by the local government. There are about 13,800... Read More
The classic July 4 cookout — complete with cheeseburgers, chicken and potato salad — will cost Americans much more this year, Axios’ Julia Shapero writes. Amid record inflation, the average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people this... Read More