Category Globalization

American Woman Flies To Turkey For $810 Full-body Scan — Says It Would've Cost Her 'zillions' In US

The exorbitant cost of healthcare in the US has pushed people to travel overseas to save money. Medical tourism has been on the rise and Turkey has become a pop

Globalization 08 Apr 2025

Utah Woman Sentenced To 6-Year Imprisonment In Romance Scam, Ordered To Pay $6.4M To Victims

Nelly Idowu of Provo, Utah was sentenced to six-year imprisonment followed by three years supervised release after the federal jury found her guilty of one count of money laundering and two counts of

Globalization 06 Apr 2025

Concerned About Tipping While Traveling? Here Are 7 Countries Where It Isn't Needed

The tipping culture in America has sparked off a lot of debates, as establishments in the UK and other countries have also resisted US-style tipping following displeasure among patrons. The way people

Globalization 08 Apr 2025

Social Media User Discovers Affordable Source Of Nutrition In Lentils; Netizens Share Recipes

Something that's a staple in one part of the world, may turn out to be a completely new experience and something exotic for people far away. But social media has created a space where people from

Globalization 10 Apr 2025

Government Bodies Discouraging Short-Term Rentals; What Will Be The Impact?

Rent prices for accommodations across the United States are rising at an alarming rate and one of the main reasons behind this is the high demand for short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO. Tourists

Globalization 09 Apr 2025

Amazon Is Selling A 'high-quality' Tiny Home That Costs Just $1,000 — And It's Very Easy To Install

The struggle to afford rent and rising housing prices in the U.S. has convinced Americans to adopt a minimalistic way of life. This has led to a surge in the demand for tiny homes and major retailers

Globalization 06 Apr 2025

2024 Tax Brackets: Relief For Taxpayers As IRS Adjusts For Inflation, Joint Filers To Benefit More

While high inflation has troubled millions of Americans, there is some good news coming the way of taxpayers. This year, several households can look forward to getting a smaller tax bill. The IRS annu

Globalization 09 Apr 2025

This Server's Rant On Tipping Others 20% Goes Viral; Here's Why

A TikTok creator, who works as a server at a restaurant in Atlanta, has shared her hot take on tipping 20% to fellow servers. In the video which now has over 117,000 views, Jenna B. (@jenna_michal), s

Globalization 10 Apr 2025

Japan Is Launching 6-Month Digital Nomad Visa; Check Details

The trend of digital nomadic life is growing by the day. Around 35 million people identified as digital nomads in the year 2021, which was a 220% increase from 2020, when only 10.9 million identified

Globalization 09 Apr 2025

Crypto Community Takes Action Against Rising ENS Wallet Impersonation Scams

Uniswap's founder, Hayden Adams, recently shed light on a sophisticated Ethereum Name Service (ENS) wallet impersonation scam that poses a significant risk to the crypto community. This scam invol

Globalization 11 Apr 2025

Former FTX Customers Hold On To Hope For Recovering Their Money Amidst Legal Proceedings

The FTX scam rocked the crypto ecosystem as one of the two exchanges vying for market leadership came crashing down, exposing the volatility of the digital assets. As the dust settles around the case

Globalization 09 Apr 2025

Global Luxury Rental Market Is Slowing Down After Witnessing A Historic Boom: Report

A recent report from Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy firm, has revealed that the luxury rentals market boom has come to an end in the fourth quarter of 2023. The firm’s annual Prime G

Globalization 09 Apr 2025

Phishing Attempt: Scammers Are Now Selling Alleged Police Gear Online

The Birmingham Police Department, Michigan, has warned the public after discovering scammers peddling alleged police merchandise through deceptive links. This well-planned strategy involves sharing fr

Globalization 10 Apr 2025

New Malware 'GoldPickaxe' Is Stealing People's Faces To Create Deepfakes For Bank Fraud

A new malware is circulating on Android and iOS devices that is capable of stealing victims' faces and biometric data to generate deepfakes and gain unauthorized bank access or to steal identity o

Globalization 07 Apr 2025

Meet The Micro-Influencer Who Has Earned Social Media Success Without A Massive Following

Whenever someone talks about social media success stories, the common perception is that they are talking about an influencer with a massive following. But users such as Kat Leech (@katsaves), a self-

Globalization 08 Apr 2025

Planning To Pay Rent Via Credit Cards? Here's Why Experts Feel You Need To Think Again

Everything from electronic devices to cars and more is available on credit in this day and age, which is why paying rent using credit cards might seem like a convenient way to earn rewards and build c

Globalization 07 Apr 2025

California Woman Wins $1 Million From A Scratch-off Ticket— Without Actually Scratching It

Apart from sheer luck, some people also employ their knowledge of arithmetics and statistics to win a lottery, instead of simply leaving everything to chance. In addition to all that, some have even t

Globalization 06 Apr 2025

How 2 California Brothers Exploited Priority Mail For Their Elaborate $2.3 Million Scam

Two brothers from California recently admitted to pulling a trick on the United States Postal Service (USPS) that ended up giving them over $2.3 million. Their scheme was pretty straightforward: they

Globalization 10 Apr 2025