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Millennial Money: Issuer closing your credit card? Act fast to preserve credit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

It’s not uncommon for credit card issuers to close accounts. Sometimes they do so to lessen their risk when the economy is in distress, generally as a reaction to your spending activity — or lack thereof.After all, issuers make money from every tap or swipe, so inactive cards aren’t fruitful for them.“If you’re not paying an annual fee and you’re not using the card, you’re below the zero revenue line, you’re actually costing the card issuer money every month,” says John Ulzheimer, a credit expert formerly with FICO, a credit-scoring company, and Equifax, a major bureau that provides consumer reports. “Eventually they’re going to close your account because you’re not generating any swipe-fee income.”An account closure can harm your credit, but if you’re fortunate, a credit card issuer might send you a notice as a courtesy beforehand. That can provide you time to make some moves to counter any negative impact to your credit scores. Regardless, if you take no actions, it could take lon...

All lanes shut down on Dan Ryan near 83rd Street for police investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

CHICAGO — Police activity has shut down all lanes of the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway Tuesday morning.According to Illinois State Police, a driver called and reported that their vehicle had been struck by gunfire.As of 6 a.m., all lanes are blocked on the outbound Dan Ryan near 83rd Street as ISP canvasses the area. All traffic is being forced off at 83rd Street.Major delays are reported on the inbound Dan Ryan, IB I-57 and IB Bishop Ford due to this investigation. Allow extra time for your morning commute.This is a developing story. Check back for details.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines

Man charged with first-degree murder of 9-year-old girl in Portage Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

CHICAGO — A 43-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 9-year-old girl in the city's Portage Park neighborhood.Michael Goodman faces one felony count of first-degree murder. He is expected in court Tuesday.According to police, Serabi Medina was shot in the head in the 3500 block of North Long Avenue around 9:40 p.m. Saturday. The 9-year-old was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead. Police said Goodman was arrested moments later after being identified as the shooter. Girl, 9, fatally shot in head in Portage Park; offender in custody The offender sustained a gunshot wound, after an apparant struggle with the girl's father, and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.A weapon was recovered on scene. Serabi Medina was going to start 4th grade at Reinberg Elementary School this fall.

Mom sues Southwest Airlines, claiming racial profiling after she was accused of trafficking biracial daughter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - A mother has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, claiming racial profiling after she was accused of human trafficking.The incident happened in 2021 after a white mom said she was accused of trafficking her biracial daughter while on a commercial flight.   Mary MacCarthy and her 10-year-old daughter, Moira, were traveling from San Jose to Denver to attend a funeral, but when they stepped off the plane they were greeted by police.  MacCarthy told police they flew to Denver to arrange and attend the funeral of her brother.Body camera video shows the encounter between Denver police and MacCarthy and her daughter after a Southwest employee reported what she said was suspicious behavior. The employee told police Moira might not be MacCarthy's daughter and could be a human trafficking victim.  Police investigating ‘incarceration room’ at Denver middle school MacCarthy recorded most of the conversation, and within minutes, the two were allo...

Storm in eastern US leaves 2 dead, 1.1 million without power

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — At least two people died, thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as severe storms, including hail and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S.The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for the greater D.C. area, lasting until 9 p.m. A special Weather Service statement warned, “There is a significant threat for damaging and locally destructive hurricane-force winds, along with the potential for large hail and tornadoes, even strong tornadoes.”The storms' spread was massive, with tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states from Tennessee to New York. The National Weather Service said more than 29.5 million people were under a tornado watch Monday afternoon.In Anderson, South Carolina, a 15-year-old boy who arrived at his grandparent’s house during the storm was struck and killed when a tree fell on him as he got out of a car, according to the Anderson Count...

MAP: What's the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Texas?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you think of earthquakes in the U.S., Texas is probably not the first state that comes to mind.But data from the U.S. Geological Survey shows more than 2,800 earthquakes have been reported in the Lone Star State since 1900.The vast majority of those are small quakes, but around 60 have been magnitude 4 or greater. Five earthquakes have been greater than magnitude 5.What's the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Texas?Texas' strongest earthquake in history struck around 5:40 a.m. on Aug. 16, 1931. The magnitude 5.8 earthquake was centered about 7.5 miles southwest of Valentine, a small community in Presidio County, between El Paso and Big Bend.Here's how the USGS describes the earthquake in its impact summary:"The most severe damage was reported at Valentine, where all buildings except wood-frame houses were damaged severely and all brick chimneys toppled or were damaged. The schoolhouse, which consisted of one section of concrete blocks and another section of ...

Rockdale ISD starting school with 4-day week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

ROCKDALE, Texas (KXAN) — Students within the Rockdale Independent School District will come back to campus on Tuesday morning.This year though, the kids will be getting longer weekends, as the district decided to switch over to a four-day school week.Rockdale ISD — located about 60 miles northeast of Austin — is the newest district in our area to transition to a four-day school week. 76 Texas school districts have moved to four-day weeks, affecting almost 90,000 students Students will attend classes Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teachers will be able to plan future lessons while working on professional development.Superintendent Denise Monzingo says it’s something new that will bring about a better educational experience while addressing staffing issues."If we can't train our teachers to be better, then we're going to have five mediocre days of learning,” she said.“If we can spend that time on Friday training, then Monday through Thursday are going to be more intensive lear...

Increasing wildfire risk as hot, dry weather continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Little to no change in the ongoing heatwave and prolonged drought continues to elevate wildfire concerns as vegetation struggles to hold onto any moisture. BLOG: When will 100º days end in Austin? An Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory have been re-issued due to the continuation of dangerously hot temperatures. Afternoon highs up to 108° and heat index values up to 112° are likely.Heat alerts continue Tuesday afternoon & eveningA Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon until 11 p.m. today as well. Any fires that start will spread rapidly given ongoing weather and drought conditions.Red Flag Warning re-issued for Tuesday afternoon & eveningTuesday's wildfire danger: high to very high across all counties BLOG: Forget the heat: Here's when cooler air usually comes Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) KXAN Summer Fan Drive continuesStaying cool is paramount in this heat wave but many of your fellow citizens still have a difficult time doing so. Co...

Schoharie County Sunshine Fair kicks off Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schoharie County Sunshine Fair kicks off Tuesday with the first event being the Poultry Junior Show, starting at 9 a.m. The fair will be held at the Cobleskill Agricultural Society, located at 113 Sunshine Drive in Cobleskill. A full schedule for the fair can be found online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Daily Admission Rates4% Added To All Credit Card Purchases$15 Tuesday (No Advance Sales), All Day$10 Tuesday Senior Day until 4 p.m. (No Advance Sales)$20 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday  (No Advance Sales)$22 Saturday and Sunday (No Advance Sales)The above daily prices per person ages 3 & up include the following:Unlimited Midway Rides By Dreamland Amusements           Tuesday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.            Wednesday-Sunday, Noon to 10 p.m.All Grandstand Shows And Fairground AttractionsFree Parking On Grounds (Overflow Parking - Follow Signs, Trams will be available)

Off the Beaten Path: Middleburgh Coffee Company

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:50 GMT

MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A new coffee shop on Main Street in Middleburgh recently opened to give people a place where they can meet, connect and have great coffee. Dasha and Patrick Mattia opened Middleburgh Coffee Company about three months ago after moving to the area during the pandemic. Middleburgh scarecrow tradition draws visitors to Schoharie County Middleburgh Coffee Company is located at 320 Main Street in Middleburgh. The shop is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Have a spot you want me to check out for Off the Beaten Path? Send me an email to [email protected]!