Forget the culture wars: Democrats and Republicans are focusing their midterm-election closing arguments on Medicare and Social Security

President Joe Biden. Manuel Balce Ceneta, File/AP Photo In recent months, Democrats have focused on the effect of the midterm elections on abortion access. Now the economy is a huge concern for voters, and on that issue, many prefer Republicans. Democrats are challenging that by framing themselves as defenders of Medicare and Social Security. The…

Americans are spending record amounts at casinos and airlines — but recent warnings from Amazon and Apple suggest the party may soon be over

Despite inflation, Americans are still shelling out at casinos, airlines, and restaurants. But economists and corporations say a slowdown is coming. It could come before year end, leading to lower spending — and fewer presents — this holiday season.  Americans are still spending big, but experts agree the party is almost over. The question is…

WhatsApp Communities rolling out

WhatsApp announced a new feature called Communities earlier in 2022, and it’s now confirmed that it’s rolling the system out for all users. The feature has been in testing since April, and lets organisations or groups of users have sub-groups for easier divided-up chats while still all being under the same umbrella. This means it’s…