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☆ What could happen if the government shuts down
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Clare Foran | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle are hoping to pass a short-term funding extension to keep the lights on and avert a shutdown. What could happen during a shutdownIn the event of a shutdown, many government operations would come to a halt, but some services deemed “essential” would continue. Once a shutdown is over, federal employees who were required to work and those who were furloughed will receive backpay. Employees deemed “essential” and required to work were already guaranteed backpay after a shutdown prior to the passage of that legislation. And federal employees aren’t the only ones who can feel the effects of a shutdown.

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☆ Sidney Powell's lawyers say the Georgia racketeering case killed her TSA privileges and wrecked her 'previously sterling' reputation
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump attorney Sidney Powell is trying to dismiss a racketeering charge in Georgia against her. One of her lawyers' reasons is that the indictment has ruined her "previously sterling" reputation. That includes her no longer being a "trusted traveler" with TSA, they said in a Friday motion. As one of 19 co-defendants, Powell has pleaded not guilty to the seven charges brought against her, including conspiracy to commit election fraud, conspiracy to defraud the state, and racketeering. One of their supporting arguments was that the indictment had tarnished the "previously sterling reputations" of Powell and the other defendants.

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☆ Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card Review
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Ben Luthi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

By Ben LuthiThe Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card offers a sign up bonus and annual benefits that could earn cardholders several free flights a year. But if you’re a loyal Delta customer and want a better experience every time you fly, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum can be a solid choice. The Delta SkyMiles Platinum has a $250 annual fee, and depending on how you use the card, it’s possible to offset that cost with rewards alone. Starting in 2024, for each $20 you spend on the card, SkyMiles Platinum cardholders will earn 1 medallion qualifying dollar, or MQD. Methodology: How we evaluated the Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express CardTo choose Buy Side from WSJ’s Best Airline Cards, we compared 23 credit cards from 10 major domestic airlines.

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☆ Americans are 10 days away from a federal government shutdown and Republicans still can't agree on a way out
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

However, Republicans can't get it together to figure out a way out of a shutdown. A vote on a GOP funding resolution was yanked on Tuesday, and another on a defense bill failed. After the vote, McCarthy walked off the floor, according to PBS . "These consequences are real and avoidable — but only if House Republicans stop playing political games with peoples' lives and catering to the ideological demands of their most extreme, far-right members," the memo said. "It's time for House Republicans to abide by the bipartisan budget agreement that a majority of them voted for, keep the government open, and address other urgent needs for the American people."

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The Capital One Venture X Business Card† is now more widely available to new applicants. And now you can get those same benefits and more on a version of the card tailored to small business owners: the Capital One Venture X Business Card†. What to know about the Capital One Venture X Business cardWhen Capital One first announced the Capital One Venture X Business Card† in February 2023, it said the card would only be available to customers through a Capital One Relationship Manager. The Capital One Venture X Business Card† has a $395 annual fee, the same as the personal Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Earn 150,000 miles with the sign-up bonusThe Capital One Venture X Business Card† is offering a welcome bonus of 150,000 bonus miles when you spend $30,000 in the first three months from account opening.

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☆ The world's busiest airport just got new private luxury terminal for commercial flights with its own TSA screening — just be prepared to pay over $1,000 to use it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

PS has opened its second location at the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The company offers private terminals with lounges and suites for wealthy travelers flying commercial. PS gives travelers flying commercial a taste of private jet-setting: an exclusive terminal. From 2017 until now, PS was only available at Los Angeles International Airport. But in September, the company launched its second location at the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Is there an election coming up by any chance?”While some individual schools and colleges have implemented temporary mask requirements, there is no sign that anyone in federal or state leadership is considering widespread COVID-19 restrictions, requirements or mask mandates. “No COVID-19 public health restrictions or mask requirements are being considered by the Murphy administration," said Christi Peace, spokesperson for New Jersey Gov. It was largely the same message from Democratic governors’ offices in several other states that responded to an inquiry about whether any COVID-19 mandates were under consideration. “Currently, COVID-19 lockdowns and mask mandates are not being discussed and the governor has no plans to institute these measures,” she said. Reinstated mask requirements across the country have so far been limited to a handful of local schools and businesses.

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American Express just announced plans to open its fourteenth Centurion Lounge location in the US, at Newark Airport. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. While the Centurion Lounge at Newark Airport won't open until 2026, American Express has shared some initial details on what to expect. Finally, the Newark Centurion Lounge will also feature a 1,400-square-foot indoor terrace with views of the airport and Manhattan. American ExpressHow to access the Newark Centurion loungeYou can access the upcoming Newark Centurion Lounge (and any other Centurion Lounge that's already open) if you have the The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, or the invite-only Centurion Card.

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☆ What Is a ‘Bitchy, Pointy’ Shoe? And Why Are People Calling It That?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Katharine K. Zarrella | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

TREACHEROUS. A little mean. “That,” said New York stylist Micaela Erlanger, “is a bitchy, pointy shoe.” She’s talking about this season’s spikiest footwear—flats, kitten heels, boots and stiletto pumps with toes so sharp, they’ll get confiscated by the TSA. “It’s a term I’ve [used] over the years,” said Erlanger of the shoes’ somewhat abrasive moniker, which has been popping up more often in fashion-world exchanges. “It represents a certain attitude.”

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☆ Rewards Cards: Put Those Points to Work
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Julie Weed | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sign-up bonuses, lounge access, cash rebates, free hotel rooms and plenty of fine print: The dizzying promotions and Byzantine rules on earning and redeeming points with rewards credit cards can make your head spin. Rewards cards offer three types of value. There is typically a sign-up bonus, up to 120,000 points or miles after spending a minimum amount within a certain period. Make partnerships work for youA co-branded card, like the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature (fee $95), helps you achieve status faster with that airline. Hotel chains offer similar co-branded cards.

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Capital One has revealed its newest airport lounge, an 8,500-square-foot outpost at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). Read Insider's guide to the best credit cards with free airport lounge access. The Capital One Lounge at Dulles (IAD) is the issuer's highly anticipated second location, expanding the issuer's reach to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. It's the first credit card-affiliated lounge at Dulles, and the space will likely prove popular for travelers departing from the airport. Premium perks including airport lounge access and statement creditsCheck mark icon A check mark.

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So I'll admit I got The Platinum Card® from American Express for the clout. Getting an Amex didn't change my finances or my life, and I knew it wouldn'tI held my Amex Platinum card as I did with my driver's license when I was 16. Financial therapist Aja Evans says my Amex credit card is one way of coping with self-esteem issues, but it's a bandage. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. Products in this post: The Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express® Gold Card

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☆ The U.S. government is investing $22 million into developing surveillance clothing that includes shirts, pants, and underwear that can record video and audio
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The federal government has a $22 million surveillance clothing program, according to The Intercept. The initiative will develop shirts, pants, socks, and underwear that can record audio and video. In other words, funding moonshots like underwear that's as stretchable and washable as normal underwear, but can also record your every move. Some are worried, though, that the SMART ePANTS program could lay the groundwork for more invasive forms of surveillance. She added, "now suppose SMART ePANTS detects a chemical on your skin — imagine where that can lead."

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☆ The 20 Best Early Labor Day 2023 Sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Bellamy Richardson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +13 min

By Bellamy RichardsonLabor Day may not be until Sept. 4, but you don’t have to wait to take advantage of great Labor Day deals. Here are some of our early favorites; we’ll be continuing to add more early sales as they go live leading up to Labor Day Weekend. BrooklinenThe deal: 15% off sitewideHead over to Brooklinen’s Staycation/Early Labor Day Sale for 15% off bedding, bath and loungewear. There might be something for you at eBags during its Labor Day sale, running now through Sept. 12. LunaThe deal: 20% off sleep productsIf you’ve been craving a good night’s sleep, Luna’s Labor Day Sale might have just the thing to help you out.

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☆ The best credit cards for Disney World and Disneyland tickets in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Jennifer Yellin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

And you might even find that the best credit card for you isn’t even branded as a Disney credit card. The best credit cards for Disney World and Disneyland ticketsWhile there’s no one-size-fits-all credit card for Disney trips, there are a handful of good options. Ink Business Cash® Credit Card : Best for purchasing Disney gift cards. Fortunately, the 5% discount can be used for third-party gift cards sold at Target (not including Target gift cards). Disney Premier Card: Best for Disney park savingsThe Disney Premier card offers special discounts on merchandise for its card members.

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☆ A passenger was whisked through TSA security checkpoints by Clear, but they never signed up or had their identity checked —they just used a boarding pass they found in the trash.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Politico on Monday reported two additional Clear security incidents that happened this year. In one case, a person used a ticket found in the trash to be escorted through security by Clear. Clear employees then lead them past the TSA ID check line, straight to the security screening where bags are checked. Clear previously told Insider that was a "single case of human error, which was addressed immediately." Accurate and reliable verification of passenger identity is foundational to aviation security and effective screening by TSA."

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☆ PS opening private, luxury terminal at ATL airport in September
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

A new private, luxury terminal for people taking commercial flights is scheduled to open on September 6 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to operator PS in a news release. It’s the second one under the PS umbrella, with a similar private terminal having been open at LAX in Los Angeles since 2017. What a PS terminal offersThe Salon allows customers at LAX to wait for their commercial flights in high style. Like the LAX terminal, the ATL terminal will have its own private access road and parking. PS LAXReservations are already being accepted for PS Atlanta.

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☆ TSA’s New Tech Can Make Airport Screening Faster. Travelers Aren’t So Sure.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Allison Pohle | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Is It You or Are TSA Wait Times Longer This Summer?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( Allison Pohle | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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With these Delta credit card offers, you can earn up to 100,000 Delta miles, which don't expire. Delta Credit Card OffersAmex Delta credit cards give you the ability to use Delta miles in a way that non-cardholders can't. However, Insider estimates that Delta miles are worth 1.1 cents each, on average, when booking award flights. That's much higher than the previous card bonus, which was 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 MQMs after meeting minimum spending requirements. Amex Business Delta Reserve Card ReviewDo You Qualify for These Delta Card Bonuses?

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☆ The 6 best credit cards to use for Costco purchases in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Juan Ruiz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Let’s take a look at what types of credit cards Costco accepts and the best credit cards for Costco purchases, whether you’re looking for financing, cash back or travel rewards. The best credit cards for Costco in 2023How did we choose our best credit cards when shopping at Costco in 2023? Best for Costco loyalists: Costco Anywhere Visa Card by CitiUse this credit card to earn bonus cash back on gasoline purchases, both at Costco and other gas stations. Best for travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardEarn travel rewards on your Costco purchases with the Capital One Venture card. These premium Chase cards include the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card, or Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card.

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☆ I used TSA PreCheck for the first time this summer. I only travel a few times a year, but for $78, I think it's worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Jules Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She decided to get TSA PreCheck before a trip to California this summer. Here's how the TSA PreCheck process went for me as a first-time user. Like a plebeian, he had to go through the regular security line at the Portland airport, while I used the PreCheck line. For me, TSA PreCheck is worth itI paid $78 and about an hour of my time for TSA PreCheck, which is good for five years. Even as a casual summer traveler, I think TSA PreCheck is worth it for me, and I'll most likely renew it when it expires.

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☆ Prepare to show your ID at TSA this summer, even if you're paying $189 to scan your eyeballs instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

All Clear members will have their identity verified by the TSA in the future, the agency says. For $189 a year, Clear members can cut airport security lines with "touchless" ID verification. Clear, a privately-owned security program available in most major airports, allows members to cut security lines with its "touchless" ID verification system. While it may seem like a minor change, increasing ID checks for Clear members could upend the company's already fragile competitive edge. Clear did not immediately respond to follow-up questions about when the new digital identity standards will roll out in airports.

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