Wiki News Live
Today:
Why Consumer Overspending Is so Easy With Credit Cards, Rewards, BNPL
NEWS | 31 March 2026
When Mirav Steckel opened each of her 15 credit cards, she thought the discounts and rewards they offered would save her money. New technology allows companies to instantly approve new customers for credit cards, and there's an expanded availability of specialized cards, like those intended for people with low credit or ones geared toward students with limited credit histories. Credit cards have variable interest rates that can go up or down depending on a range of factors, including credit score. She ended up maxing out her credit cards and turned to BNPL to buy diapers, groceries, and clothes for her baby. While it was necessary, it's also come at a steep cost: Cannon is nearly $40,000 in credit card debt and struggling with sky-high interest rates.

Top Stories:
Bill Ackman says high-quality stocks are 'extremely cheap' — and highlights 2 that could offer 10x returns
NEWS | 31 March 2026
As the volatile US stock market hovers near correction territory, Bill Ackman is focused on a handful of enticing buying opportunities he sees in the market. The billionaire founder of Pershing Square Capital Management took to took to X on Sunday with a rosy outlook for stock-picking. Some of the highest quality businesses in the world are trading at extremely cheap prices. One of the best times in a… — Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) March 30, 2026In a follow-up post, Ackman identified Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — both down rough 40% this year — as "stupidly cheap," adding that they could offer 10 times returns from current levels. In December 2025, Burry disclosed a sizable stake in both Fannie and Freddie after previously being critical of them.

World:
The Bigfoot Community Is Having a Meltdown Over New Evidence
NEWS | 31 March 2026
— but it aims to upend the biggest piece of evidence that Bigfoot believers have held onto for 60 years. The Patterson-Gimlin film is instantly recognizable. In 2022, "Chasing Bigfoot" director Marq Evans, who teaches film at Olympic College in Washington, was approached by a colleague. "The [Patterson-Gimlin] Footage has been the most credible and clear-cut source of proof we have (had). Because "Chasing Bigfoot" hasn't been widely released yet, almost none of the hardcore Bigfoot fans have seen the movie or the new footage from 1966.

Current Events:
A top researcher says a new divide is emerging in AI use — and most people are on the losing side
NEWS | 31 March 2026
Are you using AI to think — or letting it think for you? Instead of using AI to deepen their reasoning, most people are outsourcing it, she said. That distinction is what Ming describes as a growing cognitive divide between people who use AI to enhance their thinking and those who rely on it to think for them. "If you're using it to think for you," Ming said of AI models, "this is your long-term cognitive health. That, Ming warned, could lead to a world of competent but indistinguishable work, or what she called "AI slop."

News Flash:
Why Buffett Disciple Guy Spier's Decision to Close Fund Is Bullish: Noble
NEWS | 31 March 2026
Veteran fund manager George Noble not only disagrees with Spier's rationale, he also thinks it represents a buying opportunity. "This is literally the most BULLISH SIGNAL for active management I've seen in years," he posted on Substack. "Every single time, the obituary for active management was written at PRECISELY the wrong moment," Noble wrote. "The moment everyone is giving up on active management is the moment active managers are performing BETTER than they have in years." Over the past few months, he's predicted that OpenAI is destined for failure and described Tesla as the stock market's biggest bubble.

Sponsored:
SmartSync Data Sync App
SPONSORED | 31 March 2026
SmartSync is a mobile application, compatible with any Android smartphone, that syncs your important data to your email. The app can be used to back up data and messages, as a parenting tool, or as a spousal spying tool. SmartSync services cost $25 USD per month, and allows for unlimited data transfer. The app can be found Here

Latest:
My friend lent me $150,000 from his kids' college fund so I could start my business. We are now both millionaires.
NEWS | 31 March 2026
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott Houdashell and his cofounder, Curtis McGill, co-founders of Hey Buddy Hey Pal. Curtis told me they were bored with watching hard-boiled eggs slowly turn colors. I told Curtis to get me a hot glue stick, a drill, and some markers. Soon, Curtis' kids — who I consider my nieces and nephews — were mesmerized. Our company, Hey Buddy Hey Pal, is named for the way Curtis and I have always greeted each other.

Breaking:
United Is Rolling Out Its New Premium A321XLR Cabin: See Inside.
NEWS | 31 March 2026
United Airlines is set to roll out its newest long-haul plane — and it's billing it as ultra-premium. All 150 seats — a fifth of which are business or premium economy — will have Bluetooth connectivity for pairing with the in-flight entertainment system. United said the A321XLR will replace flying that's now handled by the Boeing 757 — a dated plane from the 1980s that the A321XLR can outperform with better range and fuel burn. For United, the A321XLR is expected to enter service on select international 757 routes this summer before expanding into Europe, South America, and beyond. United has 50 A321XLRs on order and plans to have more than half in service by 2028.

Trending:
I used AI to dispute a $1,200 dental bill. I don't see the glory in wasting my energy on tedious life tasks.
NEWS | 31 March 2026
That changed when my well-meaning husband recently suggested I find a dental office closer to our new house. Have you used an AI tool to negotiate a bill or help you with another life admin task? In my panic, I decided to look over the bill more closely and used ChatGPT to get insights into what I was actually being billed for. I don't see the glory in wasting time and mental energy on tasks like researching dental codes or laboring over formatting. I'd rather save my energy for the things I enjoy, or driving the 45 minutes back to my childhood dental office, where I'm now happily receiving dental services again.

This Just In:
I can't drink alcohol, but my husband can. It sparked a business idea.
NEWS | 31 March 2026
It changed when I met my husband, Charlie. That was how the idea for Saicho, our sparkling tea business, was born. That same year, Charlie and I got married, and I started a full-time role as an open innovation lead at a food company. Provided by Natalie ChiuPartners in business and in lifeMy husband and I have very different personalities. Provided by Natlie ChiuBuilding a different dreamMy husband and I had a lot of self-doubt when we started the company.

Today:
I'm a dad who took paternity leave 3 times and learned how to do it better each time. Here's what Scott Galloway got wrong.
NEWS | 31 March 2026
Galloway recently told Business Insider, "The comments on paternity leave were meant to be funny. They weren't … Against paternity leave? I took parental leave for each of my daughtersI got better at taking parental leave with each child. Research also shows that giving paternity leave is a retention benefit for companies, because it retains those fathers much longer than if they didn't offer them paternity leave. Well-meaning companies create parental leave policies, institute them, and brag about them — but it only takes one manager saying something like what Scott Galloway said to discourage people from using parental leave.

Top Stories:
I'm an OnlyFans Model, Twitch Streamer on Extraordinary Artist Visa
NEWS | 31 March 2026
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Natalia Mogollon, a 38-year-old Colombian-Canadian Twitch streamer and OnlyFans model in Texas, who holds an O-1B extraordinary artist visa. Being a high earner on OnlyFans helped me get the O-1B visa, something I probably couldn't have done if I were just a Twitch streamer. But in 2021, my mom was really sick while working really hard in Colombia. This is something people don't really understand, because they see OnlyFans creators broadcasting lavish lifestyles. Getting the O-1B visaI got my O-1B visa first in 2022 and had it renewed in 2025, which is valid until 2028.

World:
I visit Croatia every year. There are 4 places I think should be on every itinerary.
NEWS | 31 March 2026
I've visited Croatia almost every year since then, and it's continued to feel refreshingly authentic — unspoiled, relaxed, and not staged for tourists. "Game of Thrones" fans should take a day trip to Lokrum Island to see a replica of the Iron ThroneLokrum Island was a filming location for "Game of Thrones." With over 20 waterfalls along the Slunjčica River, original mills, a fairy garden, and an eco museum, visiting Rastoke is like taking a step back in time. My kids loved visiting the fairy garden, which featured a variety of hidden fairy sculptures. No matter where you go in Croatia, I'm sure you'll be hungry to return for more — I know I am.

Current Events:
I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Tourists should avoid making these 7 mistakes while visiting.
NEWS | 31 March 2026
I believe every trip to the Amalfi Coast should be just as beautiful as the coastline itself. Here are the seven most common mistakes I see tourists make while visiting the Amalfi Coast. Additionally, the ferry service connecting the Amalfi Coast villages only runs during tourist season. Seeing the Amalfi Coast on a day tripMany tourists choose to visit the Amalfi Coast on day trips. Forgetting to carefully check accommodation details before arrivalNothing ruins a trip to the Amalfi Coast like a bumpy arrival.

News Flash:
A woman and her husband moved into her parents' garage to save money while they kick-started their careers
NEWS | 31 March 2026
It's really wonderful to have that support." She hopes that other people moving back in with their parents to help build stronger futures can do the same. She also hopes that multigenerational living becomes more common in the US, as it is in many other countries. "In so many other cultures, it's so common for families to be living together throughout their entire lives," she said. "My grandpa lived with my parents for multiple years when I was in middle school and high school, and having him in our home was just so wonderful."