Month: January 2022
Bank accidentally deposits $176 million into people’s accounts on Christmas Day
A sign hangs from a branch of Banco Santander in London, U.K., on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.Simon Dawson | Bloomberg via Getty Images Thousands of people received a surprise gift on Christmas Day this year when European bank Santander accidentally deposited £ 130 million (US $ 176 million) in 75,000…
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The best AT&T plans for January 2022
Audio player loading… AT&T is a fantastic service to consider. Not only does it have industry-leading 5G coverage, but its plans tend to offer more generous terms and pricing than the likes of Verizon. That said, determining the best AT&T plans can still be pretty confusing because of the number…
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How green is your electric car really? New battery ‘passports’ will reveal all
Audio player loading… When you’re shopping for a new electric bike, e-scooter, or electric car, a new ‘passport’ for batteries will soon help you understand the effect of its battery on the environment. As ebiketips reports, the scheme is due to start at the end of 2022, and will tell…
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The world welcomes 2022 with muted celebrations as COVID-19 cases surge
Fireworks light up the sky over Sydney Harbour as the clock strikes midnight on January 01, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. BROOK MITCHELL / GETTY IMAGES The world rings in 2022 with silent celebrations for another year as the coronavirus pandemic, now fueled by the rapidly spreading variant of Omicron, continues to…
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New York City ushers in 2022 with ball drop in Times Square
Revellers gather during the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon) New York City welcomed the New Year and said goodbye to 2021 as confetti and cheers swept across Times Square as the New Year’s Eve tradition returned to a…
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New Year’s sales 2022: the best deals from Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon
Ring in 2022 with New Year’s sales from all your favorite retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more. You can find fantastic deals on last year’s best-selling items such as TVs, laptops, fitness equipment, kitchen appliances, headphones, mattresses, and more. To help you find the very best offers,…
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