• CBC

    Are you renting with no plans to buy? Here's what the federal budget has for you

    The federal government tabled its annual budget on Tuesday with a promise to open the door to homeownership for millennial and Gen Z renters. You’ll have to read the fine print to find measures for young renters who can’t buy a home — or just don’t want to.

  • We put this viral wood scratch fixer to the test

    Tibet Almond Stick went viral, but is it really all that? Our writer tried it on everything from deep scratches to superficial damage.

  • 4 Editors Put Quay's Viral Sunglasses to the Test

    Sunglasses are an accessory that can easily elevate a look. Depending on the style, they can give off a certain vibe, whether it's bold and fierce, chic and elegant, or playful and eccentric. One brand we've been seeing everywhere is Quay. According to the brand, its trendy styles are inspired by the vibrant festival scene, and they are often sported by celebrities. Quay has an array of modern sunglasses made from high-quality materials at price points under $100. They offer a range of...

  • Germany's largest federal state bank partners with Bitpanda

    Germany’s LBBW bank and crypto exchange Bitpanda have announced a partnership. The federal bank will use Bitpanda’s technology to develop its own custody solution for crypto. Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), Germany’s largest federal bank, has partnered with Austria-based crypto exchange Bitpanda as it looks to launch its crypto custody services. In the announcement shared on Monday, […]

  • How States Are Punching Back on Biden Federal Election Takeover

    During a conference call with White House officials, top state election officials wanted to know how the Biden administration intended to implement its government-backed get-out-the-vote Read More

  • Boulder County officials put off decision on weed management plan

    More than 40 community members spoke at a county weed management meeting Tuesday - most of them opposed to herbicide use to maintain biodiverse areas within Boulder County. In response, Boulder County commissioners put off making a decision on a county weed management plan draft after the more than 5-hour meeting at the Boulder County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St.

  • Lupe Fiasco Put Any Rapper Who Wants To Test On Notice At Coachella

    Lupe Fiasco has long owned the distinction of being one of the sharpest lyricists in Hip-Hop, and also showed and proved that he is adept at the art of battle. During his set at Coachella over the weekend, the Chicago rapper put any rapper who wants to test his pen on notice in a defiant speech with folks online reacting in kind. I’m going to break the wall here and state that I feel that Lupe Fiasco might very well be the best on-paper lyricist in modern Hip-Hop. Songs like “Mural,” “The Cool”...

  • Fueled by federal pandemic money, Washington state's spending has skyrocketed

    (The Center Square) – Washington state government spending increased 169% from 1991 to 2023. The state’s total spending was $12.21 billion in 1991 and increased to $73.59 billion in 2023. When adjusted for inflation, that accounts for the 169% increase. That's according to budget documents provided online by the state. The migration of people to Washington over the past 32 years has triggered a dramatic increase in the number of state workers. ...

  • Jobs market muscle put to test with fresh data due

    Whether or not strength in the labour market has staying power will be the key economic question under review this week. The release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ March labour force data on Thursday will be watched carefully after a robust reading in the month before, though the strong result was at least partly […]

  • Petition: Tell States to Ban the Sale of Cosmetics Tested on Animals

    Please take a moment of your time to sign this petition to urge all U.S. states to follow Washington's lead!

  • Media Briefing: Publishers’ audience authentication strategies are put to the test

    Getting users to willingly sign-in to a publisher website can be valuable, but has proven elusive.

    • ZDNet

    Apple desperately wants me to replace my iPhone, so I put the idea to the test

    Apple is disappointed in me.I have an iPhone 12 and the company thinks it's time I got with the program and upgraded to an .Also: iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: How much of an upgrade is the latest model?How do I know this? Because Apple just launched a new webpage headlined: "Your iPhone vs. the latest." The idea is to tease owners of older iPhones to trade in and trade up.I should mention that I'm perfectly happy with my iPhone 12. It has survived without a case and continues to work as I'd...