Author: Michael Erst

Poll on AI is negative but it’s used in tech everywhere alreadyA poll by Gallup and tech advocacy group Telescope found that nearly all Americans use products with AI in them but most don’t know it.Straight Arrow NewsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Tuesday that its co-chief executive officer Han Jong-hee has died due to cardiac arrest. Han was 63.Han was in charge of Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile devices division, while co-CEO Jun Young-hyun oversees the chip business of South Korea’s biggest company. Han passed away at a hospital on Tuesday while being treated for…

The whole “Peanuts” gang is coming to Starbucks.Snoopy and his pals are the face of a new “Peanuts”-inspired merchandise collection coming to Starbucks stores across the country starting Tuesday, March 25.The “Peanuts” drinkware, part of a global partnership that celebrates kindness, coffee and community, features a new Snoopy persona, “Joe Kind Snoopy,” in addition to all of the beloved “Peanuts” characters.The cold cup, mug and stainless-steel tumbler with the “Peanuts”-inspired designs will be available for purchase at participating Starbucks stores for a limited time.Here’s what to know about collection, including a closer look at the designs for the themed drinkware.Snoopy…

Ford recalls over 270,000 vehicles due to battery concern, NHTSA saysThe Ford recall impacts certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick pickup trucks.Fox – 26 HoustonSegway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters following reports of several people falling and being injured when the handlebars’ folding mechanisms failed.The Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a notice on its website that Segway had received 68 reports of the folding handlebars accidentally activating on Segway’s Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters during use. All told, at least 20 people have been injured so far, including some who broke bones.The recall notice advises consumers…

White House downplays recession fears amid stock market concernsA new poll found that 70% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, think President Trump’s trade policies will push prices higher.Scripps NewsU.S. stock index futures are pointing to a higher opening after reports that President Donald Trump will narrow the scope of tariffs he plans to impose on April 2.Trump had planned to enact widespread reciprocal tariffs against longtime trading partners, but now, those tariffs will likely be narrower than originally threatened, reports said. That likely comes as a relief to investors and economists who feared an all-out trade war.Still, officials…

Maddie McGay  |  NorthJersey.comWhether you rent an apartment, just bought your first home or have been a longtime homeowner, you can probably agree: Some of us live in pretty small spaces.According to Livabl by Zonda, the average size of a new single-unit home built in 2024 shrunk by 11.6 percent. In 2023, homebuyers were purchasing homes about 200 square feet smaller than what they were buying 20 years ago, and every square foot is costing more and more, with median home prices up 3 percent in 2024 from the previous year, according to a study by Redfin.The average size of new rentals is…

There’s a reason retirees tend to claim Social Security at age 62 rather than wait. That’s the earliest age to receive benefits, and many people want their money as soon as they can get it. But data shows that choosing the wrong Social Security filing age can result in a $110,000 loss of income. And perhaps the easiest way to get more Social Security is to file for benefits after reaching full retirement age (which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later). Image source: Getty Images. But while delaying Social Security makes sense for some people, it’s not…

Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favorOdds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.The Powerball jackpot rose to $443 million for Saturday’s drawing after no one won the top prize on Wednesday.If someone matches all six numbers, they can choose a one-time cash payment of $208.9 million.Two lucky winners in Colorado and Texas took home $2 million on Wednesday, according to the lottery.A lucky player in Oregon had the first jackpot-winning Powerball ticket of 2025, according…

How to file for a tax extension?Running out of time to do your taxes? Filing for a six-month extension is simple.Josmar Taveras, USA TODAYFew people enjoy filing their tax returns but for younger generations, the season can be particularly taxing. In fact, more than half of Gen Z members reported they feel anxiety about doing their taxes this year, according to a recent CNET survey. Of the Gen Zers surveyed, 33% said they feared making a mistake, 18% said they worried their information could be at risk to scammers, and 15% said they were concerned they would owe more to the…

Trader Joe’s recalls sparking waterTrader Joe’s has recalled a brand of sparking water due to concerns that the glass containers may shatter.Fox – LANearly 5,000 pouches of shredded cheese sold at Aldi’s stores in four states have been recalled after a possible metal contamination, health regulators warn.A voluntary recall says that 400 cases of Happy Farm’s Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese may contain stainless steel fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Each cases includes 12 pouches of cheese that hold 12 ounces.Exposure to the contaminants may cause temporary health risks with an unlikely chance of serious adverse…

The recall was prompted after two customers reported finding pieces of metal in their Chomps Beef Sticks. No injuries have been reported but you should check the lot code if you’ve bought the product.Trader Joe’s recalls sparking waterTrader Joe’s has recalled a brand of sparking water due to concerns that the glass containers may shatter.Fox – LAChomps’ manufacturer recalled nearly 30,000 ready-to-eat beef sticks after customers reported metal in the product.Idaho Smokehouse Partners notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service that they received two complaints from customers reporting pieces of metal in their Chomps sticks.The Idaho-based…