Mamdani, a candidate for mayor in NYC, hesitant to give Trump credit for Gaza agreement

Zoran Mamdani Addresses Middle East Peace Deal and Trump In a recent interview, NYC mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani cautiously approached the topic of President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace efforts. When asked about his potential presidency, Mamdani expressed, “I’m grateful and I have hope.” He added that the situation seems manageable and hopes it will […]
Japan’s Rakuten considering a U.S. IPO for its credit card division, sources indicate.

Rakuten Considers IPO for Credit Card Business in the U.S. TOKYO, Oct 15 – Japan’s Rakuten is exploring the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) for its credit card division in the United States, according to sources familiar with the situation. Discussions are still in the early stages, and the company might also consider […]
Credit cards with fees offer benefits, but they aren’t suitable for everyone.

Understanding Credit Card Options Many credit cards offer enticing benefits like discounts at stores, access to airport lounges, and even early entry to live events. Even so, if a card comes with an annual fee, you have to weigh those perks carefully. That said, not every card suits every person. “It depends on your income, […]
GM anticipates a $1.6 billion loss after the federal EV tax credit program concludes.

General Motors Faces $1.6 Billion Costs Amid EV Strategy Shift General Motors (GM) announced on Tuesday that it anticipates incurring costs of $1.6 billion in the third quarter as it reassesses its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, driven by decreasing demand associated with the expiration of the federal EV tax credit. This decision comes as automakers […]
Ilhan Omar does not give Trump credit for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

Ilhan Omar on Ceasefire, Resists Credit for Trump Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, declined to acknowledge President Donald Trump’s role in achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas during an event on Tuesday. She expressed gratitude for the cessation of violence but refrained from attributing the success to the president. When a Minnesota […]
Biden and Blinken attempt to claim credit for the foundations of Trump’s significant Gaza peace agreement and other major news stories.

Good morning. Welcome to TotalNews First, your morning newsletter. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day… Top 3 1. Biden and Blinken aim to claim credit for President Trump’s groundbreaking peace agreement in Gaza. 2. Tensions escalate in a blue city as more than 100 protesters turn a drag race into […]
Redwood Credit Union staff assemble 4,000 care bags for local foster youth during Day of Impact

Redwood Credit Union Celebrates Day of Impact This past Monday, while many financial institutions observed Columbus Day, Redwood Credit Union in Santa Rosa dedicated the day to making a difference through what they call a “Day of Impact.” It’s a nice little tradition they’ve got going on. This year, the credit union partnered with Foster […]
Expanded Section 179 tax credit could boost fleet electrification initiatives

Tax Incentives for Electric Vehicles in 2025 After the expiration of the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 45W) on September 30th, some industry analysts predicted a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales for the fourth quarter. However, there’s still a lot of information hidden within the Internal Revenue Code, and an enhancement to the Section […]
Credit Cards Offering Direct Access to Priority Pass Lounges

Singapore- Priority Pass, which is managed by Collinson Group, is making airport lounge access simpler with its new feature called ‘Access on Payment Card’ (AoPC). Now, travelers can enter lounges using their chosen credit card, which means they won’t need an additional Priority Pass card or to log into an app. Frequent flyers, particularly those […]
Liz Weston: We’re feeling pressured by the credit company that keeps lowering our credit limit

Credit Card Concerns Dear Liz: My wife and I both maintain good credit scores, and we always pay off our credit cards in full and on time. We don’t have any outstanding loans or debts, and our credit utilization is quite low—probably around 3-4%. We have about $125,000 in total credit spread across six cards. […]