Florida woman Kami Ellis faces DUI charges for driving the wrong way and giving an officer a Barnes & Noble gift card instead of her license.
A woman from Florida has made headlines after being stopped for driving the wrong way while under the influence. Instead of presenting her driver’s license, she handed the officer a Barnes & Noble gift card, according to police reports. Kami Ellis, 52, was pulled over in Tampa around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday when deputies from […]
Authorities act to prevent disputed ban on credit card swipe fees in Illinois, aligning with banks in current legal dispute.
Federal Government Challenges Illinois Credit Card Fee Ban The federal government is attempting to block an Illinois law that prohibits certain credit card fees, a move that could potentially favor financial institutions that have been contesting this state legislation in court for over a year. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which operates […]
Positive Update: $95 Capital One Venture Business Card Takes Over Spark Miles
Capital One has made some changes and a rebranding effort with one of its business credit cards, which seems like a smart move for creating a more unified card lineup. I think it’s actually good news overall. Capital One Venture Business Card Details The Capital One Venture Business card is replacing the Capital One Spark […]
Hockey coach acknowledges using false COVID vaccine card during Beijing Games
An Olympic hockey coach has come forward, admitting to using fake vaccination cards to coach his team at the Beijing Olympics a few years back. Patrick Fischer, the Swiss ice hockey coach, acknowledged that he had a forged certificate claiming he was vaccinated against COVID-19. This was his way of navigating around China’s stringent travel […]
Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal regarding Epstein card, but the president insists it’s not finished.
Trump Plans to Refile Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal President Donald Trump announced he intends to submit a “strong lawsuit” against the Wall Street Journal following the dismissal of his initial case on Monday. His grievance stems from a report claiming he sent Jeffrey Epstein a “vulgar” birthday card for Epstein’s 50th birthday back in […]
UFC includes additional match on White House card at Trump’s suggestion
UFC Announces New Fight at President Trump’s Request The UFC has decided to include an additional fight in its upcoming White House card, all thanks to President Trump’s personal request. While attending UFC 327 in Miami on Saturday, Trump was spotted enjoying the action alongside Dana White, the UFC’s CEO. During the event at the […]
Transitioning the Apple Card to Chase: What will remain the same (and what could change)
Apple Card has officially switched over to Chase, while its previous partner, Goldman Sachs, will follow suit in the next year or two. Apple has shared information on what users can expect during this transition. Here’s a summary of the changes and what will stay the same. What Remains the Same and Some Uncertainties for […]
The ideal time to use your credit card points after earning them
Welcome to Points Pro Every week, we tackle your questions about travel rewards and credit cards. If you’ve got a question, feel free to submit it. This week, we have a question from CNBC Select Editor Nicoletta Richardson: How long should I accumulate points and use them, especially for travel? Honestly, it really depends on […]
Man’s Robbery Wave Focused on Pokemon Card Vendors
Chicago Man Faces Felony Charges for Armed Robberies Targeting Pokemon Card Sellers A 23-year-old man from Chicago, Anthony Garcia, is facing several felony charges after being accused of committing multiple armed robberies aimed at people selling Pokemon cards online. According to reports, Garcia has been charged with five counts of armed robbery involving a firearm. […]
Former employee admits to stealing more than $20,000 from a congresswoman’s account to cover credit card bills.
Former Congressional Staffer Pleads Guilty to Theft A former congressional staffer has admitted to stealing over $20,000 from an Ohio representative’s bank account to help pay her credit card bills, according to authorities. Courtney Hruska, 40, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday to charges of wire fraud for using financial information belonging to her previous […]