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3 ways to pay for your summer vacation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

A summer vacation can feel like a seasonal rite of passage — a sacred time to break away from the demands of everyday life in favor of fun and relaxation.But summer can also be an expensive time to travel, which makes it hard to budget enough money for your vacation.Though it’s best to pay in cash for nonessential travel, there are financing options available, including credit cards, “buy now, pay later” plans and vacation loans. Consider the interest rate and how long you’ll be in debt when deciding which to choose.THE CHALLENGES OF BUDGETING FOR SUMMER TRAVELTravel demand is in “near-record territory” with all indicators pointing to a “very robust summer leisure travel season,” the U.S. Travel Association , a nonprofit that monitors the U.S. travel industry, said in an email. According to the association, demand has driven up prices in sectors like airfare and lodging.Even without higher prices, travel is tough to budget for, says Jake Northrup, a certified financial planner in Br...

Retired Chicago officer shot while attempting to stop carjacking on West Side

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

CHICAGO — A retired Chicago police officer was shot while attempting to stop a carjacking on the city's West Side.The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of North Mayfield.Police said the 78-year-old former officer witnessed a 52-year-old neighbor being carjacked and attempted to intervene. The offender fired at the retired CPD officer, who then returned fire. Police said the 78-year-old suffered a graze wound to the thumb.The offender attempted to flee in the neighbor's Jeep but crashed into a parked vehicle in the 600 block of North Waller, according to police. The suspect then fled the scene. ‘He was the best in all of us:’ Family to establish foundation in memory of son who drowned in Alaska mud flats A weapon was recovered on the 300 block of North Mayfield, police said.The former officer was transported to a local area hospital in good condition. The 52-year-old neighbor was not injured.No one is in custody. Area Four detectives are investigating.

Wednesday Forecast: Temps in upper 60s with mostly sunny conditions

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Temperatures in upper 60s with mostly sunny conditions, cooler lakeside. Winds: NE 10-15 G30. High: 67/60. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Partly cloudy tonight. Winds: ENE 10-15 G30. Low: 47.Thursday Forecast: Partly cloudy, cooler lakeside. Winds: NE 10-15 G20. High: 62/57.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Arnold Schwarzenegger hired as chief action officer at Netflix

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

(KTLA) -- Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in action, but this time as a boss at Netflix.The former California governor has a position in the C-suite as the streamer's chief action officer. In a tongue-in-cheek video posted online, the movie star revealed his new role after running over a Mercedes-Benz with a tank."No one loves action as much as I do," he declared as he arrived at his new gig at Netflix's headquarters. "That's why I've accepted a big new job as Netflix's chief action officer." Arnold Schwarzenegger, tired of a pothole in his neighborhood, decides to fix it himself The parody incorporates Schwarzenegger's many roles as he promotes the streaming company's roundup of action films and series, including "The Night Agent," "Extraction 2," "The Witcher," "Heart of Stone," "The Brothers Sun" and "Lift."The "Terminator" star is in a new action comedy himself called "FUBAR," which drops May 25."I'm working around the clock to bring you the biggest action on Earth," he continue...

5 things to know this Wednesday, May 24

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We've officially made it halfway through the week. Happy Wednesday! Per Meteorologist Jill Szwed, unfortunately, our stretch of really nice weather is seemingly coming to an end, for now. Not much is happening this morning, but a front near the Canadian border means business. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Two Saratoga County Sheriff's Office deputies and one civilian were hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning at the Fox Run Apartments in Clifton Park. The civilian, identified as 23-year-old Anthony Zaremski, was pronounced dead at Albany Medical Center. Also, an autopsy report on Samantha Humphrey, who was initially reported missing in November 2022, and whose body was recovered from the Mohawk River on February 22, was unable to provide a cause of death. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Two deputies shot e...

Exploring Olana State Historic Site

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

GREENPORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A historic house and landscape in Greenport draws people from all over to soak up the beauty of the Hudson Valley. Olana State Historic Site is the vision and former home of well-known painter Frederic Church.On the second floor of the main house, there is a special exhibit called “Terraforming” that showcases treasures from Church’s personal photograph collection. The collection is curated by David Hartt. Off the Beaten Path: Moto Coffee Machine There are variety of different tours available, on the grounds and in the main house. If you want to walk the grounds on your own, it's free to visit and open from 8 a.m. to dusk. It's located at 5720 NY-9G in Greenport.As a New York State Historic Site, Olana is operated in a public-private partnership with the Olana Partnership. Together, working to preserve the property in a way that would make Church proud to this day. Off the Beaten Path: Robert Frost Stone House Museum Here's a list of upcoming events at...

Fire damages East St. Louis High School hours before graduation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A late night fire at East St. Louis High School left damage as students get ready to graduate Wednesday night.A school official told FOX 2 Wednesday morning that the graduation ceremonies should not be impacted by the fire, where two storage sheds built by students caught ablaze. The area where the fire happened is the Career Technical Training Building at East St. Louis Senior High School. That's where students learn about vocational trades. St. Louis County man charged after crashing truck near the White House The Belleville News Democrat reported that the East St. Louis Fire Department received a call about the fire just after 10:45 p.m. The assistant Chief of The Department Edward Wayne told the News Democrat that it took crews about 20 minutes to put out the flames and that sprinklers kept the fire from going any further past the outside wall.Most of the damage is contained to the outside part of the building.Wednesday night's graduation is is scheduled...

Amazon workers seeking safety audit today

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Worker safety at Amazon warehouses will be addressed at the company's annual shareholder's meeting Wednesday. It's being held online this year.A worker at the Amazon warehouse in St. Peters plans to offer a resolution, asking for an independent safety audit of worker conditions. St. Louis County man charged after crashing truck near the White House Workers at the St. Peters warehouse went on strike last Black Friday, seeking better working conditions and more pay.

Ribbon cutting for Centennial Greenway expansion today

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - There's a ribbon cutting Wednesday for a new stretch of the Centennial Greenway.It's a 1.8-mile extension of the walking and biking paths along old Highway 94 in St. Charles County. Win a trip to Margaritaville Lake Resort at Lake of the Ozarks The new trail from Schaefer Park will make it possible to walk or run from the St. Peters Rec-Plex to the Katy Trail.

Job fair for part-time concessions workers at Busch Stadium today

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The company that runs the concession stands at Busch Stadium is also looking for workers Wednesday.Delaware North Sport Service is hosting a hiring event for part-time game day positions at Busch Stadium. They include cooks, dishwashers, and people to help stock the stadium concession stands. They even need an accountant. Win a trip to Margaritaville Lake Resort at Lake of the Ozarks The job fair is from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Their office is to the left of Gate Six at Busch Stadium.