Explained: Why Do Icelanders Barely Use Cash Anymore?
In Iceland, cash has quietly become the exception: cards are accepted almost everywhere, phones work the same way, and most people no longer plan their day around banknotes.
Big Tech Returns Smallest Share of Cash to Shareholders in 15 Years as AI Spending Surges
Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Oracle returned just 9.3% of generated cash to shareholders in the first nine months of 2026, down from 27.4% a year earlier, as AI capital spending doubled to $556.9 billion.
Explained: Why Do Danes Pay With MobilePay Instead of Cash and Cards?
Why do Danes reach for MobilePay instead of cash or cards? The phone-number payment habit, explained — from splitting bills to paying in shops, markets, and online.
Explained: Why UN Support for Ending the US Embargo on Cuba Fell to Its Lowest in 30 Years
The UN General Assembly still voted to end the US embargo on Cuba, but support fell to 130 votes — its lowest since 1995 — as Germany, Italy and Latvia abstained for the first time in 34 years.
How to Recover After a Bad Night’s Sleep (Without Ruining Tonight’s Sleep)
Learn how to recover after a bad night’s sleep with daylight, gentle movement and smart caffeine timing, without ruining tonight’s sleep.
Explained: Why Do Singaporeans Pay With PayNow Instead of Cash or Cards?
PayNow lets Singaporeans send money with a phone number instead of bank details. Here is why it became the everyday way to pay, split bills and shop at hawker stalls.
Neymar Handed Two-Match Ban in Brazil for Covering His Mouth Under the ‘Vinícius Law’
Brazil’s sports court handed Neymar a two-match ban for covering his mouth while arguing with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo Nestor during Santos’ 1-1 draw, a gesture punished under Brazil’s ‘Vinícius Law’. With a separate yellow-card ban, he will miss three matches in total.
How to Save Money on Car Insurance Without Losing the Coverage You Need
Learn how to save money on car insurance without losing the coverage you need, from comparing quotes to raising your deductible safely.
Eurozone Growth Slows to 0.4% in Q3 as France Contracts and Germany Barely Grows
Eurozone GDP grew 0.4% in Q3 2026, slowing from 0.6%, as France contracted 0.1% and Germany grew just 0.2%, Eurostat’s preliminary flash estimate showed.
Explained: Why Do Some Japanese People Still Use Flip Phones in the Smartphone Age?
Why do some Japanese people still use flip phones in the smartphone age? The garakei survives for a simple reason: long battery life, physical buttons and a phone that knows when to stay quiet.