25 Dead, 750 Injured In Iran Port Fire, Blast Heard 50 Km Away: 10 Points
25 people have been killed and 750 have been injured in the fire after the smoke exploded significantly in Iran’s largest commercial port and surrounding area. Strong winds have caused obstacles to firefighting operations. This is the key point: An explosion occurred at Shahid Rajae port in southern Iran on Saturday, leading to a massive […]
John Kerry bristles as MSNBC host points out Russia took Crimea on his watch under Obama
John Kelly’s former Secretary of State took a defensive stance after the MSNBC host pointed out that Russia annexed Crimea under his surveillance during the Obama administration. MSNBC’s Chris Jansing spoke with Kelly from within the Vatican on Friday ahead of Pope Francis’ Saturday funeral. Yangsing noted that Pope Francis was a “voice for peace” […]
How I got a 20X return on my Chase Sapphire Preferred last year – The Points Guy
When I frequently recommend a reward credit card to friends and family, I get the question right away: “But is that one of the annual fees?” It is true that many reward cards are worth wearing annual fees. But in my opinion it is usually a very small investment and provides value over the years. […]
Loyalty program Bilt to offer points on student loan, housing payments: ‘More mature credit profile’
Bilt Rewards is a loyalty program that offers perks on rent payments and mortgages, bringing attention to student loans, one of the nation’s biggest debt problems. The New York-based startup, which operates as a payment processor, announced a program on Wednesday that rewards students with loans and campus housing payment points. The company already boasts […]
Dow surges more than 1,000 points after Trump admin claims ’18 proposals’ received for new trade deals — poised for another big rally
Wall Street roved Tuesday after the Trump administration said it had received “18 proposals” for trade deals. And the market is ready for another rally on Wednesday about new optimism in dealing with China. President Trump calls the 145% tariff he imposed on China “very high,” indicating that they “essentially” contracted that they were in […]
Dow futures jump 400 points after Trump says he doesn’t plan to get rid of Fed chief: Live updates – CNBC
The trader works on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor at Opening Bell in New York City on March 5, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Stock futures climbed Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to take Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from his post as […]
Stock market today: Dow gains 1,000 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq gain over 2.5% on signs of tariff progress – Yahoo Finance
Buying a home in America can be difficult. Homebuilder Pultegroup (PHM) warned in a post-revenue conference call that rising tariff costs will put pressure on home prices and affect all prices in the market. “We are in the $5,000 range on average, which affects all the prices and consumer groups we serve. There may be […]
County cricket talking points: it’s tight at the top in both divisions | County Championship
Ball 1: Ah, Porter! In the thrilling round, there was a sensational fourth day morning at Chelmsford. There, Ethan Brooks of Worcestershire and Jamie Porter of Essex were cast in hero roles that were not at all for a variety of reasons. It began harmlessly with the assumption that Paul Walter’s century was made up […]
Thunder obliterate Grizzlies by 51 points in record-breaking NBA playoff romp
Oklahoma City — The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of the first round Western Conference Playoff Series on Sunday, the fifth-largest winning margin in NBA postseason history. A 51-point margin was seven points shy of the record, making it the biggest Game 1 victory in NBA playoff history. Jalen […]
NBA Playoffs: Thunder demolish Grizzlies by 51 points
The Oklahoma City Thunder almost lifted the Memphis Grizzlies to the wrong side of NBA history in Game 1 of the first round series Sunday afternoon. The Thunder beat the Grizzlies 131-80, with that 51-point margin shy of seven points on the worst playoff loss by any team in NBA history. That record is still […]