Costco subtly increases gas rewards for credit card users to 5% cash back.
Costco Boosts Gas Perks for Credit Card Holders Costco has made a cautious adjustment to its gas rewards for members holding private label credit cards. If you’re a holder of the Costco Anywhere Visa card from Citi, you’ll now earn 5% cash back at Costco gas stations, an increase from the previous 4%. This enhanced […]
Key Cryptocurrencies to Monitor This Weekend: BTC, ETH, and SOL as Open Interest Increases
Weekend trading often has less liquidity, which is important to consider for BTC, ETH, and SOL. In a market with fewer orders, even small transactions can lead to significant price changes. This weekend, two key indicators are noteworthy: large accounts show a preference for long positions in major cryptocurrencies, and there’s an uptick in derivatives […]
70,000 Pennie customers have canceled their plans as health insurance price increases are on the horizon.
Concerns About Rising Health Insurance Costs Sasha Kinney is feeling anxious about her ability to manage the $750 monthly cost for her Obamacare health insurance in 2026. Rather than risk a medical emergency without access to her regular doctor, she’s considering putting her insurance bill on her credit card. The 42-year-old from Drexel Hill found […]
Firefighters urge voters for essential support as homelessness funding increases
The city spends around $1 billion annually on programs addressing homelessness. With about 45,000 people experiencing homelessness, that’s more than $22,000 per individual each year. “Since I took office, I’ve been raising concerns about our fire department being understaffed, underfunded, and lacking resources,” an official noted. Last month, the region faced two of the most […]
Tension between Sean McVay and Ben Johnson increases before Rams-Bears match-up
There’s a notable chemistry brewing between Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur as they head into the divisional round, and it’s drawing Sean McVay into the mix. The Bears are set to face the Rams on Sunday night. Based on recent events, especially McVay’s intense celebration after taking down the Packers in the wild-card round, it […]
Manufacturing Rebounds with Increases in Productivity, Production, and Wages
Tariff Issues Missed in Factory Data A recent article from Bloomberg by economist Scott Linthicum at the Cato Institute claims that the U.S. manufacturing sector “ended 2025 with a bang,” pointing to significant job losses and weak survey data as signs of policy failure. Yet, this perspective seems rather misguided. It seems to treat employment […]
Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, Claims Wage Increases Hurt ‘Affordability’
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi on Immigration and Affordability Concerns Representative Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York, recently expressed concerns regarding reduced immigration and the subsequent wage increases, arguing that this situation contributes to issues surrounding “affordability,” as reported by News Nation on Tuesday. Suozzi stated, “We need to expand our affordability agenda beyond just […]
US increases pressure on Venezuela to release Maria Oropeza – activist who broadcast her arrest by Maduro’s supporters
On August 6, 2024, Venezuelan agents forced their way into Maria Oropesa’s home while she documented her final moments of freedom through an Instagram live stream. “They are arbitrarily entering my house. There is no search warrant. They are breaking down the door… I am asking for help from anyone who can,” reported the 30-year-old […]
Bitcoin Reaches Two-Month Peak as CPI Stabilizes and Short Covering Increases
Bitcoin Rises to Two-Month High Amid Economic Developments Bitcoin continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, reaching a two-month peak, as U.S. corporate earnings showed signs of improvement and investors took in new inflation data. The largest cryptocurrency gained approximately 4.5% during the day, trading at just over $95,500, based on CoinGecko’s figures. This marks its […]
San Diego school district increases security measures to prevent ICE access
The increased focus on immigration enforcement by the Trump administration has turned schools—once considered safe havens—into areas of tension. In a notable response, the Oceanside Unified School District in California has ramped up security and equipped staff with guidelines intended to deter Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering school property. The district, which […]