Monthly Archives: August 2022

WhatsApp update means you can finally leave groups without people noticing

WhatsApp is releasing a slew of new features that will help you to keep your activity private. This includes preventing people from screenshotting your messages, and the option to leave group chats without notifying everyone.  Our favorite newly announced feature is the ability to block the screenshotting of View Once messages you send on WhatsApp….

Papa John’s is borrowing a tactic from Chipotle, and it might give the chain a competitive advantage

Papa John’s Papa John’s just introduced Papa Bowls made of pizza toppings without crust. Customers can create their own bowls, reminiscent of Chipotle and Subway. An analyst says they offer good margins and a competitive advantage to Papa John’s. Papa John’s just announced Papa Bowls, crustless pizza dishes that can be customized. The unorthodox variation…

Global stocks mixed as cautious investors wait for key US inflation data and more earnings after Nvidia’s miss

Global stocks were mixed Tuesday as investors waited for key CPI data. Spencer Platt/Getty Global stocks were mixed Tuesday, with US futures edging up, as investors count down to US inflation data. If CPI data due Wednesday fails to show a drop, it could take the wind out of stocks, an analyst said. Coinbase and…

Airline execs being drafted in to help with baggage trouble are ‘likely to make airport chaos worse,’ transport union boss says

A Qantas aircraft at Sydney Airport on November 09, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images Qantas’ plan to alleviate travel mayhem is “actually likely to make airport chaos worse,” a union said. The airline has asked senior office staff to volunteer as baggage handlers at airports. Australia’s Transport Workers’ Union has warned this could cause…

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates: August 9, 2022 | Rates inch up

Mortgage rates increased slightly today. Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 4.99%, according to Freddie Mac. This is the first time this rate has dropped below 5% since early April. Rates have generally trended down over the past couple of weeks, but they’re still somewhat volatile due to current economic uncertainty. Inflation…

This week’s student loan refinancing rates: August 9, 2022 | Graduate rates dip

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Average interest rates on refinanced graduate student loans have gone down from…