Credit card interest rates are climbing. Here’s how to tackle your debt
Interest rates are climbing this year on all kinds of consumer debt, and that’s bad news for those who carry a credit card balance.
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Amid global turmoil, superyachts are selling more than ever. Here’s why
The world is in turmoil. The specter of global conflict lurks on the horizon. Energy prices are putting the squeeze on millions. Covid lingers. But in Monaco, at the yachting world’s most glamorous event, it’s business as usual.
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New downtown UTV rides business opens
If you want to go to downtown Yuma but don’t want to deal with traffic or need a designated driver, there’s a new option for you.
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US warned European allies this summer that Nord Stream pipelines could be attacked
The US warned several European allies over the summer, including Germany, that the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines could face threats and even be attacked, according to two people familiar with the intelligence and the warnings.
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Apple removes Russian social media giant VK from app store
Apple has removed VKontakte, a top Russian social media platform, from its app store, according to the app’s developer.
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Virgin Atlantic launches new gender-neutral uniform policy
Virgin Atlantic has said it is scrapping gendered uniform options in an effort to champion the individuality of its employees.
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The purple M&M is here, but not the way you might think
Earlier this year, Mars shocked the internet when it unveiled new looks for its M&M’S characters. Gone were Green’s iconic go-go boots, replaced by sneakers. Online, mayhem ensued.
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Celebrate National Coffee Day with Dutch Bros
As Dutch Bros Coffee celebrates National Coffee Day, the company will give their rewards members an exciting opportunity.
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Meta shuts down covert influence campaigns it says were run from China and Russia
Facebook parent company Meta announced Tuesday it had detected and shut down two separate networks of fake accounts engaged in covert influence operations run from China and Russia.
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Stocks rebound after lowest close since 2020
Stocks opened higher Tuesday morning, snapping a five-day losing streak and a steep selloff that sent the Dow into a bear market the previous day.
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Asia’s richest man sees growing isolation for China
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani says that China “will feel increasingly isolated” and the “foremost champion of globalization” would find it hard to bounce back from a period of economic weakness.
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McDonald’s is selling Happy Meals to adults — with a twist
The Hamburglar is back at McDonald’s. But this time, it’s just for adults.
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Local ice cream shop owner remembers his roots during Hispanic Heritage Month
The owner of Paleteria La Cachanilla is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by bringing authentic ice cream to the Valley, but also by telling us what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him.
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Arizona gas prices rise to 12.2 cents per gallon
Average gasoline prices in Arizona have risen to 12.2 cents per gallon, averaging $4.05/g Monday.
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EPA launches new office dedicated to environmental justice
The Environmental Protection Agency will create a new national office of environmental justice to address the disproportionate harm that pollution and climate change has caused in low-income areas and communities of color, the agency announced Saturday.
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The Fed’s fight against inflation could cost the US 1.2 million jobs
In its efforts to bring down historic inflation and cool the economy, the Federal Reserve has used multiple euphemisms to describe the potential impact on Americans’ jobs, from economic “pain” to “unfortunate costs” and a “softening labor market.”
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NY attorney general sues Donald Trump and his company
New York’s attorney general sued former President Donald Trump and his company Wednesday, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
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Arizona Dept. of Gaming reports $41.6 million in contributions
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) reports of $41.6 million in tribal gaming contributions.
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TikTok to require verification of political accounts and ban political fundraising
TikTok has begun to require “mandatory verification” for political accounts based in the United States and will be prohibiting all political fundraising on its short-video platform, the company said Wednesday.
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Germany nationalizes its biggest natural gas importer
Germany is nationalizing Uniper, its biggest importer of natural gas, as part of an €8 billion ($7.9 billion) plan to prevent an energy shortage this winter.
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