Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re a fan of 19th-century novels (or if you were forced to take a lit class as one of your undergrad gen-ed requirements), then you’re probably familiar with Emily Brontë’s 1847 classic Wuthering Heights. The windswept saga of brooding orphan Heathcliff and his adoptive-sister-turned-love-interest Catherine…
Here’s how an average UK investor could target a £69k passive income with dividend shares
Image source: Getty Images There are many ways that investors can use their retirement fund to source a passive income. My plan is to invest my money in dividend shares, which I’m hoping will substantially supplement my State Pension and help me live comfortably. Investors like me could buy an…
Apple Wallet update makes pay later easier
Summary Apple Wallet has been updated to make setting up buy now, pay later (BNPL) services easier. The new feature lets you set up a third-party BNPL service before making a purchase for the first time with it through the Apple Wallet app. The feature is available for both iOS…
Powerful images show dark side of South-East Asia’s fishing industry
Fishers unload their catch in the Philippines Nicole Tung These powerful images are the work of photographer Nicole Tung, who spent nine months documenting the human and environmental cost of overfishing in South-East Asia. Since the 1950s fishing has morphed from artisanal trade to industrialised global industry. Overfishing and illegal…
“Brad Pitt level” — Ryan Reynolds Called Big Praises As Wales Coach Eyes More Benefits
From Hollywood A-list to the heart of Welsh football, Ryan Reynolds continues to blur the line between celebrity influence and sports impact. What began as a bold move when he purchased a local team in 2021 has since transformed into a cultural phenomenon, reshaping the fortunes of the historic club.…
Kris Jenner Scheming to Cast Britney Spears on ‘The Kardashians’
Reading Time: 3 minutes Kris Jenner has plans for Britney Spears, a new report teases. The Kardashians continues on Hulu. There is also a spinoff in the works. But all reality series need to shake things up or suffer from dwindling ratings. To that end, Kris is reportedly scheming to…
Kate Middleton in a Wig? Internet Reacts to Princess as a Blonde
Reading Time: 3 minutes Kate Middleton is officially a blonde. And the controversy is officially underway. Late last month, the Princess showed off a brand new hair color while riding in the passenger seat of a car. It was clear Middleton had undergone a change, but this change was made…
3 ways that fiscal woes could impact a UK stock portfolio
Image source: Getty Images There have been more stories in the media this week about the dire situation of the UK public finances. The fiscal problems are getting worse, with UK government bond yields hitting the highest level since 1998. This means the interest payments for the government are increasing,…
This is why I think the iPhone 17 Pro’s vapor chamber could be a big deal
Summary The logo for Apple’s September 9 event seems to lend credence to a rumor that the iPhone 17 Pro will get a vapor-cooled A19/A19 Pro processor. That in turn may hint at a significant jump in performance, since until now Apple has been content to use less conspicuous cooling…
What’s the Smallest Particle in the Universe?
September 3, 2025 4 min read What’s the Smallest Particle in the Universe? The answer to this supposedly simple particle physics question isn’t so simple By Gayoung Lee edited by Lee Billings An artist’s concept of multiple types of subatomic particles. Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library Forget about turtles; for all…