Abigail Avery

No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits

Elon Musk has repeatedly claimed that his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project had uncovered massive government fraud when it alleged that 150-year-olds were claiming Social Security benefits. But Musk has provided no evidence to back up his claims,…

‘Unprecedented’ Post-Election Streak for Crypto Products Ends As Institutions Dump $415,000,000: CoinShares

International digital asset management firm CoinShares says institutional crypto investors have finally ended their post-US election 19-week crypto buying spree. According to Coinshares, institutional whales pulled over $415 million out of crypto products last week after nearly 20 weeks of inflows….

Thousands protest Elon Musk’s DOGE in NYC on Presidents’ Day

More than 10,000 protesters gathered in New York City on Presidents’ Day to speak out against the current Trump administration and the actions in particular of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  It was one of several protests that…

Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Says Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Sui All Look Bullish Amid ‘Greatest Macro Trade’

Macro guru and Real Vision chief executive Raoul Pal says that Bitcoin (BTC) and other top altcoins are all looking strong despite choppiness in crypto markets. In a new thread on the social media platform X, the ex-Goldman Sachs executive…

Broadcom and TSMC Consider Splitting Intel’s Design and Manufacturing Capabilities Between Them

Rumors are swirling about a possible takeover of Intel. Nothing has been inked, but Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) both are in the early stages of proposing potential deals, according to The Wall Street Journal. Broadcom could potentially…

Reddit paywalls to hit this year as paid subreddits confirmed

Paywalled subreddits are coming this year, confirmed by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman. In a prerecorded video AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Friday answering redditors’ questions about the company’s Q4 2024 earnings, Reddit executives shared some more information about its plans…

Best Theraguns and Therabody Tools, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Amazon PowerDot 2.0 Duo for $349: The PowerDot 2.0 Muscle Stimulator uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to ease muscle pain, spasms, and even period cramps. You simply attach a reusable pad…

These are the hottest AI models, what they do, and how to use them

AI models are being cranked out at a dizzying pace, by everyone from Big Tech companies like Google to startups like OpenAI and Anthropic. Keeping track of the latest ones can be overwhelming.  Adding to the confusion is that AI…

Checking vs Savings Account: What’s the Difference?

When managing your money, you often hear about two accounts: checking and savings. Each serves a different purpose — checking accounts are great for everyday transactions with easy access to funds, while savings accounts are ideal for setting aside money…

‘SNL’ brings back Debbie Downer with Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore, and Robert De Niro

SNL‘s 50th anniversary special is a time for celebration, right? Not on Debbie Downer’s watch. On Sunday, Rachel Dratch brought back her iconic SNL character who loves to ruin occasions with home truths nobody wants to hear — and this…