American Express Will Discontinue Rewards for Wallet and Stored Value Add-Ons
Singapore – American Express (AMEX) has announced that from September 30, 2025, cardholders will no longer earn rewards when topping up stored value cards or digital wallets like Grabpay and Shopeepay. This change impacts all types of Amex cards that provide rewards, including those that offer cashback, Singapore Airlines Krisflyer miles, High Flyer Points, and […]
Vance and Hegseth visit D.C. National Guard and serve Shake Shack to express gratitude to troops for their crime-fighting work
Visit to National Guard in Washington D.C. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses visited National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., expressing their gratitude for the soldiers’ contributions in addressing violent crime in the area. The group, which included White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, […]
Senators express worries about Meta’s AI chatbots
A group of bipartisan senators expressed their concerns to Meta regarding the interaction of its AI chatbots with children on Tuesday. In a letter addressed to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and several others emphasized that chatbots should not jeopardize a child’s “cognition, emotional, […]
Local leaders express worries that the Obama Presidential Center is contributing to gentrification issues in a Chicago neighborhood.
Concerns Mount Over Obama Presidential Center’s Impact on Local Community Community leaders and longtime residents in Chicago are expressing worries that the Obama Presidential Center might lead to significant changes in their neighborhood. They fear that the upscale developments tied to the project could force long-term residents out of the South Side. Concerns have also […]
KISS Members Express Gratitude for Kennedy Center Honor After Criticizing Trump as ‘Abhorrent’
The rock band Kiss expressed their gratitude for being named one of the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees, even while criticizing center chair Donald Trump as “abhorrent.” Members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley shared their appreciation after receiving this prestigious recognition from the Trump administration. “Reports indicate,” they acknowledged. Simmons cited the […]
Certain retirees in Connecticut express concerns about Medicare Advantage and advocate for alternatives.
Medicare Advantage’s Challenges Faced by Connecticut Retirees Medicare Advantage, a private plan versus traditional Medicare managed by the federal government, has faced criticism in recent years for allegedly denying or delaying care for senior citizens. James Russell, a former sociology professor, and Gloria Bent, the widow of a physicist, share a common experience. Both are […]
Charlie Kirk Calls for the ‘Ruling Class’ to Express Regret for Forecasting a Tariff Disaster That Has Not Occurred
Charlie Kirk Addresses Economic Predictions at CNBC Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, appeared on CNBC on Wednesday, urging economic leaders to express regret about the gloomy forecasts attributed to President Trump’s tariffs. While many economists had warned that these significant tariffs would trigger inflation, that hasn’t materialized—as the stock market has actually […]
Mothers express concerns about unanswered issues in Illinois mental health screening law.
New Illinois Law Mandates Mental Health Screenings for Students A recently enacted law in Illinois requires students from third to 12th grade to undergo annual mental health screenings. This new measure has drawn a mix of support and concern from parents and policy experts alike, who find themselves grappling with its implications and the execution […]
American Express is about to confirm an unwelcome double-top pattern, according to charts.
Market Analysis of American Express The chart for American Express (AXP) looked quite encouraging in early July, showing a solid upward trend since the lows seen in early April. However, over the last month, things have taken a turn. It appears the stock is forming a typical double-top pattern. Right now, AXP is testing important […]
American Express Restricts Eligibility for Bonuses for New Customers
American Express Changes Welcome Bonus Eligibility Singapore- American Express (AMEX) has updated its definition of “new to new” customer eligibility, meaning welcome offers will no longer apply to supplementary cardholders. This policy takes effect on July 31, 2025, and impacts all AMEX Consumer cards, including the widely-used Amex Krisflyer Ascend and Amex Platinum credit cards. […]