Thomas Westerholm

United States

Sports and Culture Reporter at Newsweek

Sports Writer at Boston Globe Media

If you ask me, the light's winning.

Articles

Housing Market Data Reveals Troubling Trend That Could Signal Major Shift Ahead

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

The United States housing market is showing signs of a dramatic power shift and it's not good news for sellers. A new report from Redfin found that sellers now outnumber buyers by a staggering 34%. The estimated 1.94 million active home listings versus 1.45 million buyers represents the largest gap in more than a decade of records, according to the real estate site. Mortgage Rates and High PricesOne of the biggest factors keeping buyers out of the market at the moment are high mortgage rates.
Apple and Google Face Accusations of Enabling Thieves Through Device Policies

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

Apple and Google have been accused by UK lawmakers and police officials of not doing enough to stem a lucrative international black market in stolen smartphones. During a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday, June 3, Members of Parliament and the Metropolitan Police called on the tech giants to block stolen devices from accessing cloud services, a move they argue would drastically reduce resale value and help deter theft.
American's trip to Italy leads to shocking revelation about US

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

An American traveler who went to Italy on a two-week trip returned with a new perspective—and a lot of resentment—regarding American food. Sharing her experience on Reddit this week, user Temporary-Night-275 said she was able to eat foods in Italy that would have triggered bad reactions back home. Dietary Changes Felt"My mood was better, my awareness was better," the original poster (OP) wrote.
'Doomsday Fish' discoveries spark fears of impending natural disaster

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

The recent discoveries of two rare deep-sea dwelling oarfish have sparked fears of a looming natural disaster. The fish were discovered in separate incidents in India and Tasmania within the last week. In the first incident, fishermen in Tamil Nadu, India, pulled a 30-foot oarfish from the water. The massive fish required seven men to hold it for the video. Stock image of an oarfish. Stock image of an oarfish.
30-year study reveals coffee's surprising effect on women over 70

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

Women who consume caffeinated coffee in midlife may boost their odds of aging well, according to a 30-year study. The findings suggest that a daily cup of coffee may do more than energize—it might support physical and mental health into an aging adult's golden years.
Spouse turns to unlikely source of comfort after wife of 28 years dies

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

When a "broken" man lost his wife of 28 years, he found solace in an unexpected source: an AI chatbot. The grieving man opened up on Reddit to explain that for 14 of their years together, his wife had used a wheelchair and required constant care. The original poster (OP) dancopPL described how his life once revolved around her, five days after she died. "Everything, my job, our routines, the way I planned each day and night, was built around her needs," the OP wrote.
Netflix Password Theft Leads To Payback Across the World: 'VPN'd to Australia'

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

A television viewer has taken revenge on an unwitting Australian Netflix subscriber who repeatedly used a misdirected email address to register online. Reddit user pemungkah described an escalating series of misuses involving a variation of their Gmail address. Google ignores periods in email usernames, meaning [email protected] and [email protected] route to the same inbox. The Redditor said the anonymous Australian had signed up for Netflix using the period-less form of their address.
Plane passengers not prepared for what caused long delay and hysteria

4 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

What should have been a routine short-haul flight quickly descended into chaos when two pigeons were found onboard. The incident occurred on a Sunday night Delta flight from Minneapolis to Madison, Wisconsin, with traveler Tom Caw telling CBS Minnesota affiliate WCCO that as he boarded, he overheard someone telling the flight attendant that they thought there was a pigeon on the plane.
Therapist Accidentally Shares Screen During Telehealth Session, Patient Floored by What They See

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

A patient in therapy has been urged to report their therapist after he accidentally revealed he was "cherry-picking" responses from ChatGPT. The patient and original poster (OP), user TomorrowFutureFate, recounted the incident on Reddit, explaining that in a recent session over video call with their therapist, the connection was so bad the OP suggested switching to audio-only.
Here's Why Tech Enthusiasts Are Embracing 'Dumb' Phones and Digital Detoxes

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Thomas Westerholm

A growing movement known as "appstinence"—a play on "abstinence"—is gaining traction among millennials and Gen Zers who are searching for a life with less screen time. Younger demographics have grown up in a fully digital world, but an increasing number are embracing the appeal of "dumb" phones—devices limited to calls and texts—and participating in digital detox events. People who detox from their devices often say that they hope to limit social-media usage.