There’s something about green gifts that never goes out of style. Maybe it’s because plants feel more personal than a box of chocolates, or maybe it’s the calm they bring into any space. Whatever the reason, plants have quietly become one of the most consistent sellers in the gifting world. If you run a flower or gift business and you’re planning to buy house plants in larger quantities, you’re on the right track. It’s not...
House GOP leaders’ daily government shutdown press conference briefly descended into chaos on Wednesday when a Democratic lawmaker interrupted the event. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., a moderate Democrat, shared a heated exchange with Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., after crashing his remarks outside the U.S. Capitol while demanding he meet with her caucus to end the shutdown. Johnson told her, ‘You should respect free speech,’ to which Houlahan responded, ‘You should respect free speech.’ ‘I’m asking...
A new bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., would bar minors (under 18) from interacting with certain AI chatbots. It taps into growing alarm about children using ‘AI companions’ and the risks these systems may pose. Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide — free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM...
Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor’s race, tallying significant leads among reliable Democratic groups while capitalizing on economic worries and the deep unpopularity of President Donald Trump in the state. Spanberger will be the first woman to hold the office in the Old Dominion State. The former Virginia congresswoman replaces term-limited Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, who was the first Republican to win a statewide election in Virginia in 12...
The traditional annual review is dead. You’ve heard it before, but by 2026, the corpse will be long-since buried, replaced by a dynamic, digitized, and deeply human-centric model. For millions of workers worldwide, the coming years won’t just bring subtle tweaks to performance management—they’ll deliver a total structural overhaul. This isn’t about new forms or buzzwords; it’s a fundamental shift in corporate culture. The forces of rapid technological change, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), and a...
Short answer? Black boxes track your driving. Telematics understands it. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. If you’ve been shopping for car insurance and keep bumping into terms like “telematics” and “black box”, here’s what’s what—and why one might save you more money (and stress) than the other. First things first: what is black box insurance? Black box insurance is the OG version of behaviour-based car cover. It involves fitting a small device into...
President Donald Trump compared Democrats to Japanese kamikaze pilots who conducted suicide missions during World War II, amid the ongoing government shutdown. Trump’s remarks come on the heels of his Asia trip, where he visited Japan, as the government shutdown has lasted for 36 days – marking the longest one in U.S. history. ‘I think they’re kamikaze pilots,’ Trump told Republican senators at a breakfast at the White House on Wednesday. ‘I just got back...
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday morning that the ongoing government shutdown was partly to blame for Republican losses on Election Day. Trump told reporters during a breakfast with GOP lawmakers at the White House that election night on Tuesday ‘was not expected to be a victory,’ saying the 36-day government shutdown was one of two possible reasons. ‘I think, if you read the pollsters, the shutdown was a big factor,’ Trump said. ‘Negative for...
Carmakers say Rachel Reeves’ plan to tax employee vehicle ownership schemes will backfire — cutting sales, jobs and Treasury revenue. Britain’s leading carmakers have warned that a Treasury plan to impose company car tax on employee car ownership schemes (Ecos) could cost the Exchequer £500 million in lost revenue and threaten thousands of manufacturing jobs. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the proposed tax changes, due to take effect in October 2026,...
Sir Charlie Mayfield says ill-health is driving millions out of work, costing employers and the economy billions — but the problem is “not inevitable.” Britain is at risk of an “economic inactivity crisis” as the number of sick and disabled people out of work continues to rise, according to a government-commissioned review led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, the former John Lewis chairman. The report warns that 800,000 more people are now out of work due...
