Used cars are set to get a bit pricier in 2026, but not by much. This news comes from a well-known auto data company. They predict that the prices of used cars will go up by about 2% by the end of the year. This is a small increase compared to the big jumps seen during the pandemic. For the past tw
Energy poverty is a big deal. It's not just about having lights at night. It's about health, the environment, and making sure everyone has a fair shot at a good life. For kids under five in some of the world's poorest countries, it's a serious problem. They're breathing in dirty air from cooking fir
USC football fans are not happy. They feel like their team is not winning enough games. Coach Lincoln Riley promised to make the Trojans a top team again. But after a 9-4 season, many fans are not convinced. One fan said, "Coach Riley, just do your job. " Another fan joked that if USC plays in the
USC's season ended on a sour note with a heartbreaking 30-27 overtime loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl. The Trojans had a chance to secure their 10th win, something they've only done once in the past eight years, but it slipped through their fingers. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions. There wer
Government rules can be confusing and unfair. They want to know about every small payment you make, like splitting a bill or paying a neighbor for help. But if you make a mistake, you could get in big trouble. At the same time, they don't pay much attention to how welfare money is spent. Programs l
USB-C chargers are now everywhere, from smartphones to laptops. This change has made some phone makers skip including chargers in new phone boxes. But laptops still usually come with their own chargers, often USB-C ones, like MacBooks, Chromebooks, and many Windows laptops. So, if your laptop came w
US banks just got the green light to dive deeper into crypto. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently announced that national banks can now act as middlemen in crypto trades. This means banks can buy crypto from one customer and sell it to another, without actually holding onto
Energy drinks are often seen as a quick fix for tiredness. But they can be risky. A healthy man in his 50s from the UK found this out the hard way. He drank eight energy drinks every day. This led to a stroke and very high blood pressure. His blood pressure was 254/150 mmHg. That's way above the hea
USC is making waves in the college football world. They have the top-ranked recruiting class for 2026. This is a big deal because it's the first time a non-SEC school has had the number one spot in a long time. The last time this happened was in 2008 with Miami. For the past 17 years, SEC schools ha
Governments around the world are facing a tough situation. They owe a lot of money. This is making them think about new ways to get funds. One idea is to use the wealth of private individuals. Economists are talking about this a lot. They say that governments might offer special deals. For example,
