As athletes and millions of fans gear up for the FIFA World Cup starting next week, global health officials are preparing for a high-stakes challenge of their own: protecting against infectious diseases. For the first time, the tournament will span 16 host cities across three countries — the United States, …
A cruise ship outbreak of hantavirus has rattled the public and reignited fears of another global health scare as passengers disperse across multiple countries, including the U.S. The World Health Organization reported 11 cases linked to the outbreak as of Wednesday, eight of which it confirmed, including three deaths. While …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. It’s been nearly two months since the launch of Bilt 2.0. Now that the confetti has fallen, it’s time to take another look at this version of Bilt. While it’s as complicated as it originally seemed, Bilt …
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he would circumvent Congress and unilaterally pay Transportation Security Administration agents, as lawmakers continues to negotiate funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Trump’s move, announced via TruthSocial, could at least temporarily ease the tension that has been building for weeks in U.S. airports …
Costco, the mammoth wholesale retailer known for its affordable gold and $1.50 hot dogs, is set to open its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California. Costco has been a competitor in the fueling space since 1995, but its gas stations have always been built alongside its warehouse stores. …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Amex has expanded its business card lineup with the introduction of the American Express Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited Card. It earns at least 2% cash back* on eligible purchases, which should make it a strong option for business owners …
Running a business is complicated—particularly in times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The first few months of 2026 have seen several unexpected events, including an escalating war in the Middle East that has caused gas prices to spike and led to increased concern of cyber attacks. Political risk insurance briefly …
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Welcome to the first installment of the Points Pro column, where I answer your travel rewards and credit cards questions each week. If you have a question you’d like answered, you can submit it here. To kick us off, …
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf near a cargo vessel. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images With oil prices at levels not seen in years and global business supply chains across sectors of the economy shut down by the de facto closure of …
Chicago attorney Rachel Cohen owes more than $8,000 in federal income taxes — but has intentionally left that balance unpaid. “I’m not paying my federal income tax this year,” Cohen said in a widely viewed TikTok video from March 2 about her decision. The 31-year-old community organizer filed her federal …
