Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a...
Lawyers often tell their clients that everyone should have a will that clearly states who should inherit their assets after they die.
But even having...
With interest rates on the way down, could house prices boom? Here’s what research...
With the Reserve Bank of Australia easing monetary policy, interest rates are on the way down.
Already this year, mortgage pre-approvals had begun to rise,...
How investor emotions could solve a big mystery in the stock market
For decades, financial experts have been puzzled by a strange inconsistency in the stock market: risk doesn't always lead to higher returns.
The basic idea...
Why quitting a job you used to love is OK
People who are passionate about their work, but then become less engaged in it, may stay at the job due to an exaggerated fear...
Why are Europeans protesting against mass tourism
Traveling to Europe this summer? You may want to watch out for squirt guns.
From Spain to Italy, protests are breaking out against mass tourism.
Activists...
Uber’s pricing algorithm is hurting both riders and drivers, Oxford study finds
A new study from the University of Oxford has found that Uber’s pricing system is benefiting the company—but at the expense of both passengers...
Who’s in charge when an asteroid heads for Earth?
An asteroid crashing into Earth may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but experts warn it’s a real threat—and we may not be...
New AI mask can restore damaged paintings in just hours
Restoring damaged artwork is usually a slow, delicate process that can take weeks, years, or even decades.
But a new method developed at MIT may...
How octopus maps stir up conspiracy thinking—even without tentacles
For centuries, mapmakers have used the image of the octopus to depict threats—whether political, economic, or ideological.
With its many reaching arms, the octopus has...
TikTok skin-care trends may be damaging teens’ skin for life, study warns
Scrolling through TikTok, it's easy to find videos of teens showing off their daily skin-care routines, often beginning with a cheerful “Get ready with...