Joseph Nordqvist

U.S. household debt is climbing again, pushing close to an eye-watering $18 trillion. And that’s not just some abstract Wall Street figure—it’s real money that millions of Americans are struggling to juggle, whether it’s buying a home, keeping a car, or putting kids through school. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest report points out that while incomes are up, debt is up too. So here’s the big question: is the country actually in shape to handle this?

One of the biggest challenges that offshore wind farms face is expensive maintenance and repairs. This is because of harsh environmental conditions, such as high winds, strong currents, and powerful waves. All these factors mean that equipment wears more quickly, requiring regular maintenance which can be dangerous and for human crews who have to frequently go and check on the machinery.

Noice-cancelling headsets are great if you want to block out noise. But what if you still want to be able to hear those talking to you? Maybe you’re fed up with the construction noise across the street but still want to know when your friend or partner a few feet from you asks a question (and clearly hear what they’re saying too).

Fewer people are using cash than ever before. It’s not surprising, carrying cash around can be a hassle. And why even use cash when there’s the convenience that digital payment methods offer? However, perhaps that convenience comes at a cost: staying financially aware and responsible.

While much of the Western world is focused on what a Trump presidency means for global trade, China has been making inroads in improving global trade infrastructure in South America.

Bluesky is the latest social media app to make headlines across the world. Many people are moving away from bigger platforms and want something different. Unlike X and Facebook, Bluesky is a decentralized platform. The app promises more control for users and less influence from big companies. For many users, it feels like a fresh start.

Spirit Airlines announced that it’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move aims to restructure its overwhelming debt burden.

Large AI models are the brains behind many of our favorite tools, from chatbots to translation apps. But these models can be huge – usually too big to fit anywhere but on distant servers. So each time you send a request, the data has to go to these servers and back. It works, yes, but it’s not fast, cheap, or entirely private.

What if plastics could simply dissolve in the ocean into natural compounds instead of remaining for hundreds of years? Scientists may have just made a significant breakthrough toward making that possible.

Amazon announced that it has invested an additional $4 billion in the AI startup Anthropic, ramping up its total investment to $8 billion. The latest round of backing highlights the e-commerce giant’s aim of being one of the main forces behind the AI industry’s explosive growth.