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Do your math before using credit card loyalty points toward mortgages

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

TORONTO — Canadians looking for a little extra help on mortgage payments may be surprised to learn about one possibility: loyalty points.Some banks, including Royal Bank of Canada and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, allow customers to use credit card points toward paying down their mortgage.While it would take a massive number of points to cover off an entire mortgage, experts say the option is likely more attractive to borrowers at a time when interest rates have risen sharply and homeowners are on the hook for higher payments.“People are trying to get creative in how to make ends meet,” said Natasha Macmillan, business director of everyday banking at Ratehub.ca, a mortgage, banking and insurance comparison website.She foresees people looking more closely at how they can use their points to offset all kinds of bills. Travel rewards, she said, could fall by the wayside as people seek cashback opportunities to support everyday expenses.Macmillan said she doesn’t...

NASCAR race not filling Chicago hotels

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

CHICAGO — Kyle Busch is no Taylor Swift.While the singing sensation is credited with helping to fill nearly 97% of Chicago hotel rooms during her June concerts at Soldier Field, there are still plenty of rooms available – at relatively low prices – during this weekend’s NASCAR street race.The Hilton Chicago, which overlooks the race route in Grant Park, has rooms available for $278 per night this weekend.  The high-end JW Marriott in the Loop is offering rooms at $365 per night and the swanky Four Seasons is offering accommodations for $700.  None of the prices are off-the-charts for a Chicago summer weekend.“We are hearing that occupancy overall is pretty strong as a result of both NASCAR and the USA Volleyball National Championships taking place at McCormick Place,” Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association CEO Michael Jacobson told WGN via email. “That said, there are definitely still rooms available and deals to be found.” Previous Coverage: Taylor Swift concerts led to...

62-year-old man critical after Gresham shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is in critical condition after he was shot Thursday morning in Gresham.At around 9:15 a.m., police said the 62-year-old man was outside in the 1500 block of West 87th Street. At some point, he heard shots and sustained a wound to his back.He was transported to Christ Hospital in critical condition. Man stabbed to death in Irving Park No one is in custody.

Fire breaks out at flagship Tiffany & Co. store in NYC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WPIX) – A fire broke out at the Tiffany & Co. Landmark store in New York City on Thursday.Thick, black smoke billowed from the Fifth Avenue shop in Midtown Manhattan, as seen in photos and videos posted to social media on Thursday morning. 16 states, DC currently under poor air quality alerts Firefighters with the FDNY arrived on the scene shortly after the fire broke out around 9:40 a.m. The cause remains unclear and there was no immediate word on whether anyone was injured.The Landmark store, Tiffany & Co's New York City flagship, reopened to the public in April after undergoing a major renovation. The project took nearly four years to complete, Reuters reported.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Traveler hits $1.3M jackpot at Las Vegas airport slot machine: 'That's one way to end a vacation'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A lucky traveler won more than $1.3 million on a slot machine while gambling at Nevada's Harry Reid International Airport, airport officials said."Congratulations! You won the jackpot!" the slot machine notified the player, as seen in a video shared to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon. The jackpot, according to the machine's readout, totaled $1,330,133.04.Officials with Harry Reid International Airport later confirmed the $1.3 million haul on Twitter, notifying followers that a lucky player "cashed in BIG at LAS."The big win came at a "Wheel of Fortune"-themed slot machine in the Terminal 1 Esplanade. Officials did not give any information about the identity of the new millionaire but did imply that the winner was on their way home from a trip to Las Vegas before hitting the jackpot."That’s one way to end a vacation — as a MILLIONAIRE," the airport tweeted. Man posing as Las Vegas hotel owner steals more than $1M in casino con job: police The airport winner isn...

Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

President Biden on Thursday afternoon is slated to deliver remarks on the Supreme Court's decision to severely limit the use of race as a factor in college admissions.The ruling upends decades of affirmative action programs that U.S. institutions have used to select students from their applicant pools.In rulings that broke along ideological lines, the court’s six conservative justices ruled Harvard’s and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s admissions practices did not comply with the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection.Biden's remarks are scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m ET.Watch the live video above.

What to know about fireworks use in Travis County this 4th of July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 29, 2023.TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations and festivities next week, Travis County leaders are cautioning residents on the dangers of fireworks and informing them of the city ordinances in place barring personal use of them.The Travis County Department of Emergency Services and the Office of the Fire Marshal each recommended residents attend professional fireworks shows as opposed to purchasing at-home-use fireworks and sparklers. "While fireworks are an emblem of July Fourth celebrations, we strongly encourage residents to find safe and creative alternatives for celebrating the holiday. Fireworks are simply too dangerous and unpredictable to be used safely by consumers,” Travis County Fire Marshal Tony Callaway said in the release. “Our message is simple — leave the fireworks to the professionals. Even Sparklers, often considered harmless enough for children, burn as ...

Here’s a list of Minnesotans taken in the 2023 NHL Draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It’s called the State of Hockey for a reason.From the Twin Cities to the Iron Range, and seemingly everywhere in between, most kids in Minnesota grow up on skates.It’s helped Minnesota produce the most active players in the NHL by a wide margin, with only Michigan, Massachusetts and New York producing anything close leaguewide.Here’s a list of all the Minnesotans taken in the 2023 draft:— Oliver Moore (Mounds View), No. 19 (first round), Chicago Blackhawks— Charlie Stramel (Rosemount), No. 21 (first round), Minnesota Wild— Danny Nelson (Maple Grove), No. 49 (second round), New York Islanders— Gracyn Sawchyn (Chaska), No. 63 (second round), Florida Panthers— William Whitelaw (Rosemount) No. 66 (third round), Columbus Blue Jackets— Tanner Ludtke (Elko), No. 81 (third round), Arizona Coyotes— Jayson Shaugabay (Warroad), No. 1115 (fourth round), Tampa Bay Lightning— Hampton Slukynsky (Warroad), No. 118 (fourth round), Los Angeles KingsRelated Article...

'America's Best Restaurants' coming to Glens Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - "Famous hot dogs since 1919" is part of the logo of Glens Falls eatery New Way Lunch, and for good reason. This summer, the longtime lunch spot is getting a visit worthy of the word. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "America's Best Restaurants," a social media brand highlighting beloved restaurants across the country, is coming to Glens Falls to feature New Way Lunch. The ABR Roadshow will visit New Way Lunch's South Street location on Wednesday, July 12, filming from 2-5 p.m. and featuring what makes the city's favorite hot dogs special. The episode will premiere on the "America's Best Restaurants" website, as well as Facebook and other social media channels.Over 100 years after first opening, hot dogs are still the name of the game at New Way Lunch. The founding Gazetos family's hot dogs were once sold for 5 cents apiece as an easy lunch for mill workers in Glens Falls in the early 1900s. The c...

Hudson Falls teen charged with assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:44 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Hudson Falls teen has been charged with second-degree assault, according to police. The victim was also a teenager. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On June 21 at 4:30 p.m., police say a fifteen year old male was allegedly struck in the face by a fourteen year old female at Derby Park in Hudson Falls. The victim suffered a significant injury to the nose. Following an investigation, police took the female teen into custody. A juvenile appearance ticket was issued to her legal guardian, dictating the teen to appear at the Washington County Probation Department at a later date. One hospitalized after Pownal rollover crash This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Hudson Falls PD at (518)747-4011.