TOKYO (AP) — Sony’s April-June profit rose 9% to 211.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion) as the Japanese electronics and video game maker continued to benefit from a sales perk from the hit “Demon Slayer” animation film. Healthy results in its music … [Continue reading] about Sony’s profits gain on ‘Demon Slayer,’ digital camera demand
Impact of space station spin requires study, official says
MOSCOW (AP) — Space engineers will analyze whether a glitch that caused the International Space Station to spin out of its normal orientation could have impacted any of its systems, a Russian space official said Wednesday. Sergei Krikalev, the … [Continue reading] about Impact of space station spin requires study, official says
Iranians fear new bill will restrict internet even further
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For Ali Hedieloo, a 40-year-old making wooden furniture in Iran’s capital, Instagram is more than just a surfeit of glossy images. Like an estimated 1 million other Iranians, it’s how he finds customers, as the app has exploded … [Continue reading] about Iranians fear new bill will restrict internet even further
October COLA reveal will jolt many retirees
The January cost-of-living adjustment for federal, military, and Social Security retirees is expected to be between 5% and 6%. That is much, much bigger than the 1.3% retirees got in January 2021. And it could easily top the last big COLA of 5.8% … [Continue reading] about October COLA reveal will jolt many retirees
The five best hybrid SUVs you can buy
Buying a hybrid vehicle is typically a smart way to help save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint compared to a conventional gasoline-only vehicle. Not long ago your shopping choices were largely limited to hybrid hatchbacks and sedans, but … [Continue reading] about The five best hybrid SUVs you can buy