The world is going digital, and payments are no exception. QR code payments are becoming a big deal, and the numbers show it. In 2024, this market was worth $14. 7 billion. By 2030, it's expected to hit $38. 2 billion, growing at a rate of 17. 2% each year. So, what's driving this growth? Smartphon
The super-rich have been living in a dream world. They've had the power to shape laws and politics to their liking, all thanks to some big court rulings. This has made them incredibly wealthy. The top 20 richest Americans saw their wealth double in just five years. But they've been doing this behind
Vermont's winter sports season is heating up, and fans are getting a say in who gets the spotlight. From hockey to wrestling and basketball, athletes are making big moves and fans are voting for their favorites. This is the first time in the 2025-26 season that the public can vote for the top athlet
In the heart of the Nevada desert, a massive, highly secured area has been quietly working on some of the most critical scientific and security tasks for the U. S. for the past 75 years. This place, known as the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), is not just about nuclear tests anymore. It's a h
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is set to host a special event for the winter solstice. This event will take place at the Sunwheel on December 21. Two sessions are planned: one at sunrise and another at sunset. The goal is to help people understand the science behind the shortest day of the
In a significant move, European leaders, including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, gathered in The Hague to establish an International Claims Commission. This commission aims to address the extensive damages inflicted by Russian attacks and alleged war crimes. The event, co-hosted by the Ne
Google is pulling the plug on its Dark Web Report tool. This feature, which kept an eye on the dark web for any signs of your email address, will stop working in early 2026. The decision comes after less than a year and a half of availability to all Google account holders. The tool was designed to
Apple and Google recently had to quickly fix some hidden security problems. These issues were already being used by hackers in real-world attacks. Both companies said these attacks were quite advanced. Apple sent out updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. They fixed two problems in their WebKit soft
Apple’s latest iPhone update, iOS 26. 2, has sparked some buzz among users. It’s not just the fact that it was released on a Friday, which is unusual. Some people are noticing that their phones are turning on automatic updates without them doing anything. Here’s the thing: when your iPhone finishes
The NFL season is full of surprises. This week was no different. The Kansas City Chiefs had a tough day. They lost to the Los Angeles Chargers and missed the playoffs. But the worst part? Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes got hurt. He tore his ACL. This is a big deal. It could mean he misses a lot of
