This shows how much the typical American spends time doomscrolling — it’s quite a bit.
According to a recent analysis, New Yorkers spend quite a bit of time on their phones, averaging about 6 hours and 12 minutes daily. This results in an impressive—but perhaps concerning—81.14 miles of scrolling each year. As mentioned in the report, these long scrolling sessions might not be something to celebrate. Experts caution that high […]
Mortgage rates fall a bit to 6.58%
In a recent interview, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent emphasized President Trump’s focus on discussions with Vladimir Putin, updates on US-China trade negotiations, and solutions to the housing affordability crisis. Freddie Mac shared some important news on Thursday. The latest research from Freddie Mac revealed that the average rate for 30-year fixed mortgages dropped to […]
Silver price outlook: XAG/USD pulls back a bit, potential for buying on the dip
Silver faces challenges after a modest session in Asia. Hourly RSI might signal opportunities for profit. A favorable setup could encourage dip buying. Silver (XAG/USD) experienced a slight dip after nearly three weeks at highs during Thursday’s Asian session, trading around the mid-$38.00 range, reflecting a small increase of about 0.10% for the day. The […]
13-year-old revisits Florida Keys reef where shark bit off his leg
Shark Attack Survivor Shares Remarkable Journey Three years after a harrowing shark attack left 10-year-old Jameson Leader Jr. without his right leg below the knee, he reflects on the life-altering experience that follows him to this day. Now 13, Jameson, along with his father, Jameson Leader Sr., mother, and three siblings, visited Crystal Clear Waters […]
I got back in touch with my former girlfriend — but might have dropped the “L-word” a bit too early
Dear Abby: I recently reconnected with a woman I had a brief date with back in the 1980s, and we’ve had no contact since then. We’re both around the same age. After getting married a year apart, we both ended up divorced after two decades. She found me on social media and suggested we chat […]
Falcons players get into training camp scuffles that “went a bit overboard”
Sunday’s training camp at Flowery Branch saw multiple skirmishes erupt between the Falcons’ offense and defense during intense drills. In one notable exchange, rookie edge rusher James Pierce and guard Matthew Bergeron found themselves in a tussle, which even led to a helmet flying off. This, as reported by ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, escalated into a […]
Bit Origin Acquires Millions in Dogecoin After Announcing $500M Fundraising for DOGE Treasury
Simply put Bitcoin mining company Bit Origin has raised about $10 million through Dogecoin (Doge). Last week, the company revealed plans for salary boosts totaling up to $500 million to support a new Meme Coin Treasury. Since its launch in July, Bit Origin’s stock has grown by 386%. Bit Origin, a publicly traded Bitcoin mining […]
Bit Digital Inc. Expands Ethereum Holdings to Around 120,000 ETH, Strengthening Treasury Strategy
Bit Digital Acquires Ethereum New York, July 18, 2025 /prnewswire/ – Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBT) has announced the purchase of about 19,683 Ethereum (ETH) for a total of $67.3 million. This investment was made directly for institutional investors. Following this acquisition, Bit Digital now holds approximately 120,306 ETH. According to CEO Sam Tabber, “With […]
Five innovative new toilets introduced in NYC parks, each costing the city $1M: ‘A bit expensive’
New York City has invested about $5 million to add five stainless steel toilets in various public parks. Referred to as “Portland Loose,” these installations come with about $1 million in additional costs for plumbing, electrical work, and paving. City officials argue that these expenses are quite manageable. Tiv Adler, 29, a resident of Bushwick, […]
Crypto billionaire bit off kidnapper’s finger during attack: Report
Australian cryptocurrency mogul Tim Heath had a close call last year in Estonia when he managed to fend off an attempted kidnapping. Reports from an Estonian court revealed that during the attack, he bit a portion of one attacker’s finger to escape. Heath, an experienced figure in the crypto world, was confronted last July by […]