Recording a phone call on your iPhone just got easier with iOS 18. 1. Before this update, you had to use third-party apps because the Phone app didn’t have built-in recording. Now, you can do it directly in the Phone app. This feature works on any iPhone that can run iOS 18. 1. Just remember, not al
You know how often people worry about economic slowdowns? Well, the U. S. economy showed it wasn't bothered by such fears in the third quarter of 2024. It grew at a steady pace of 2. 8%, which is a bit less than expected but still solid. Consumers were the heroes, spending more than they were suppos
You might think high interest rates would slow down the economy. But surprisingly, the U. S. economy grew at a steady 2. 8% pace from July through September. Consumers were the big spenders, driving growth even with higher interest rates. While business investments cooled off a bit, exports picked u
In a quick turn of events, the Supreme Court has given Virginia the go-ahead to clean up its voter rolls just before the election. This means that some folks who might have been removed by mistake can still vote on election day, thanks to same-day registration. But civil rights groups and the Biden
Eli Lilly's recent earnings report wasn't great, with stocks falling after missing growth targets. But don't panic just yet. The dip could be a chance to buy. Think of it like a rollercoaster: there are ups and downs, but the long-term view is what counts. The company had a messy quarter, but it's a
UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the Labour party took charge. This happened after Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announced big tax increases in her first budget. Right after the news broke at 12:30 p. m. , the yield on 10-year UK government bonds jumped by as much as 7 ba
In a quick move, the Supreme Court's conservative justices let Virginia continue its voter registration purge. This comes after a federal judge found the state illegally removed over 1, 600 voters in the last two months. Virginia says it's targeting non-citizens, but critics worry that American citi
Have you ever watched a movie about yourself and didn't quite like the ending? That's exactly what happened to Martha Stewart. In a chat with the New York Times, the lifestyle guru shared her thoughts on Netflix's documentary "Martha. " She loved the first half but felt the rest was "a bit lazy. " S
Last Saturday morning, a Jewish man was shot on his way to a synagogue in Chicago. The 22-year-old suspect, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, was heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" before the attack. However, despite the clear religious motive, officials haven't charged him with a hate crime yet. Abdallahi is curr
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is being tested in stages before its full launch. The U. S. Department of Education says it's on track for the upcoming academic year. So far, some students have been using the 2025-26 FAFSA in beta tests that started in October. It will be available
