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Using Credit Cards to Evaluate Airline Elite Status Value
The article discusses how the author now prioritizes transferable credit card points over airline elite status, highlighting the changing value of elite perks post-pandemic and emphasizing the importance of flexible points, strategic loyalty, and specific airline benefits like lounge access and systemwide upgrades. It also explores the potential of low-cost carriers like Frontier for elite benefits and offers insights into evaluating credit card value based on real-world travel needs.
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Originally Published 14 hours ago — by abcnews.go.com
President Trump proposed banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes to lower prices and improve affordability, but analysts believe the impact would be minimal due to the small market share of such investors and regional variations in ownership.
Trump's Defense Industry Moves Spark Investor Concerns
Originally Published 14 hours ago — by Financial Times
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Countries Crack Down on Sexualized AI Content and Deepfakes
Originally Published 14 hours ago — by Gizmodo
Indonesia temporarily blocked the Grok chatbot due to concerns over non-consensual sexual deepfakes, making it the first country to take action against Grok over such content. Despite the ban, access to Grok's images and website remains possible via VPN, and the Indonesian government has invited xAI to discuss the issue. The move follows global scrutiny of Grok's recent content, and xAI has responded dismissively to media inquiries.
California's Billionaire Tax Sparks Divided Reactions and Potential Exodus
Originally Published 15 hours ago — by Business Insider
California is considering a 5% one-time wealth tax on residents worth over $1 billion, which could impact over 214 billionaires, including notable figures like Palmer Luckey, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang. The tax aims to generate revenue but faces criticism for potentially prompting wealthy residents to leave the state, affecting California's economy.
CRISPR Pioneers Launch Startup for Custom Gene-Editing Treatments
Originally Published 15 hours ago — by WIRED
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Colorado Fuel Mix-up Causes Millions in Damages, Drivers Seek Reimbursements
Originally Published 15 hours ago — by CBS News
A Colorado man and other customers who unknowingly purchased tainted diesel at Denver gas stations are seeking reimbursement for costly car repairs, with some facing bills over $3,000. Despite assurances from gas station chains like Kroger that they will work with impacted customers, many are concerned about the reimbursement process and additional costs such as towing and transportation. State officials advise impacted customers to contact the stations or the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety for assistance.
Intel Stock Surges Amid Market Anticipation and Political Talks
Originally Published 15 hours ago — by Yahoo Finance
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Trump proposes one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates amid bank opposition
Originally Published 15 hours ago — by abcnews.go.com
President Trump advocates for a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, aiming to save Americans billions, but faces opposition from banks and industry groups who argue it could harm high-risk borrowers and reduce credit availability. Legislation supporting the cap is being considered, with some experts suggesting it could significantly lower interest costs for consumers.
Americans' Wealth: Current Thresholds and Future Outlook
Originally Published 15 hours ago — by Yahoo Finance
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Originally Published 15 hours ago — by TipRanks
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