US approves a new aid package for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel 

The US House of Representatives has announced a new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The vote passed with 311-112 votes, with all attempts to decrease Ukraine’s aid being... Read more »

Eli Lily warns of temporary insulin shortages due to manufacturing issues 

Eli Lilly has issued a cautionary notice about the limited availability of two of its insulin brands, stating that they will be temporarily out of stock until later this month.  The affected... Read more »

What’s the deadline to claim tax refunds from 2020? 

According to the IRS, close to 940,000 people have yet to claim their refunds from 2020, which collectively is over $1 billion. Now, as the 2024 tax season comes to an end,... Read more »

10 tips for successfully transitioning to remote work

Transitioning from a traditional office setting to remote work can be a big adjustment. Whether you’re new to remote work or adapting to a fully remote setup, here are ten tips to... Read more »

FDA issues a warning over mental health risks of asthma medication 

The FDA has released a new warning after research found evidence of a link between widely used asthma medication to severe psychological episodes, including suicidal thoughts.  Concerns about the medication, Montelukast (commonly... Read more »

Are mortgage rates starting to level off? 

In the last few years, higher mortgage rates have meant more homeowners struggling to make their repayments. Now, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage rates haven’t risen... Read more »

Florida announces its latest crackdown on teenagers using social media 

As the risks of social media are becoming more well-known, an increasing number of governments are taking action to protect kids and teenagers from some of the dangers. Now, Florida is the... Read more »

DoorDash starts testing drone deliveries 

DoorDash has announced that it has started experimenting with drone deliveries in the US. This follows a number of other companies, including Amazon, who have also been testing out the idea of... Read more »

Airbnb announces a ban on security cameras inside properties 

Airbnb has announced a global ban on indoor security cameras in rental properties, effective immediately. Previously, hosts were permitted to install such cameras in common areas but were prohibited from placing them... Read more »

Air pollution linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in a new study 

A recent study published in Neurology, a journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests a correlation between traffic-related air pollution—such as that found in Alabama, Indiana, and similar regions—and the onset of... Read more »