Monthly Archives: August 2022

FedEx mistakenly delivered boxes of military-style rifles to a public high school in Pennsylvania

A FedEx driver mistakenly delivered .30 caliber M1 rifles to a public high school in Chester, Pennsylvania. Mint Images via Getty Images A FedEx driver dropped off boxes containing .30 caliber M1 rifles at Chester High School. The guns sat inside the school over the weekend before the driver returned to collect them. The error…

Here’s who is eligible for the $10,000 in student debt relief Biden just announced

President Joe Biden addresses the nation at the White House in Washington, DC on June 24, 2022 following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced long-awaited student loan debt cancellation. Some borrowers will see $10,000 in loans relieved —…

Russia is offering to discount its oil by as much as 30% for Asian buyers as the G7 pushes its price cap

Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images Russia has approached Asian buyers to pitch long-term, discounted crude contracts, Bloomberg reports.  Russia has offered to sell oil to Indonesia that is 30% lower than international market prices. Meanwhile, US officials continue to push for a price cap on Russian crude, and Rystad Energy predicts Russian output will fall. …

Buy Now Pay Later Report: Market trends in the ecommerce financing, consumer credit, and BNPL industry

Buy now, pay later solutions are continuing to grow in popularity as people seek alternative methods of financing. The BNPL industry will rack up $680 billion in transaction volume worldwide in 2025 Do you work in the Payments & Commerce industry? Get business insights on the latest tech innovations, market trends, and your competitors with…

Can I pay my mortgage with a credit card? Yes, but the cost may outweigh the benefits

A third-party service called Plastiq can help some homeowners pay their mortgage with a credit card. eclipse_images/Getty Most lenders won’t allow you to pay your mortgage with a credit card.  A third-party payment processor called Plastiq facilitates mortgage payments by credit card for a 2.85% fee. If you decide to use a credit card, make…

I didn’t know I wanted earbuds that complement my skin tone until I got a pair JLab’s $20 Go Air Tones

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The Go Air Tones are designed to “blend in” with your skin. Michael Nolledo/Insider JLab’s Go Air Tones are available in seven different shades designed to match your skin tone. Priced at $20, the earbuds deliver shockingly good value.  The JLab…