Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling You open your phone to check the time or a quick message. The next thing you know, an hour has passed and you’ve scrolled through endless celebrity drama, cat videos, awful news stories, influencer rants, and whatever else the algorithm decided to throw at you. Even though you probably don’t want to keep wasting your time and energy...

Federal Reserve holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fearsNatalie ShermanBusiness reporterBloomberg via Getty ImagesThe US central bank has voted to hold interest rates steady again, as a spike in oil prices since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran raises economic uncertainty and threatens to drive up inflation.The decision, which was widely expected, left the Federal...

University students hold new protests in Iran around memorials for those killed Pedestrians walk past a billboard depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier with damaged fighter jets on its deck and a sign in Farsi and English reading, "If you sow the wind, you'll reap the whirlwind," at...

If you're looking to save on Apple products, now is a great time to shop! Leading up to the Amazon Big Spring Sale, there are already plenty of discounts available. You can find great deals on popular items like the AirPods Pro 3 and the M4 iPad Air, making it easier to get your hands on the latest gadgets at lower prices. These offers provide a perfect opportunity for those wanting to upgrade...

Cuba: Millions without electricity as power grid collapsesAFP via Getty ImagesCuba has battled widespread blackouts in recent yearsMillions in Cuba have been left without power after the national electric grid collapsed on Monday, the country's power operator says.This the latest in a series of widespread power outages to hit the country, whose chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a...