American Express profit rises, but it sets aside more money for possible defaults
by Michelle Chapman American Express posted higher profits and sales in the second quarter, as well as increased credit card usage, but its stock fell before the market opened as it secured more cash for possible payment defaults. Analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research said the card issuers made $2.17 billion in profits, or $2.89 […]
Death Toll Rises To 40 In South Korea Floods
Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 40 people as South Korea’s president vows to “overhaul” the country’s emergency preparedness for extreme weather. The rainy season in South Korea has reached its peak as torrential rain hit much of the country from July 13th. according to Reuters. At least 19 people have […]
As Medical Debt Rises, So Do Cancer Death Rates | Health
WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with medical debt are less likely to survive a cancer attack, a new study reports. Researchers found that US counties with more residents paying off medical debt also had more deaths from cancer than counties with lower medical debt. “This association was seen across all cancers combined […]
Fire Danger Rises in Benton County This Week
Dry weather and warming temperatures have increased the risk of fire in Benton County. NO OUTDOOR BURNING OF ANY KIND Benton County officials on Friday (June 2) raised the fire danger level to moderate, rise from a low place. According to the county, the levels are: “Low – Fire is unlikely to occur. Weather and […]
Kyrsten Sinema’s Approval Rating Rises With Republicans, Independents
Arizona Senator Kirsten Cinema’s departure from the Democratic Party late last year paid off for her at home, according to the Morning Consult’s latest quarterly approval ratings. State of Arizona Cinema’s 44% disapproval rating is less popular than Arizona’s other Senator Mark Kelly (38%) and the state’s new Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs (36%). Nationally, Cinema […]
SEACAB rises from pandemic ready to beautify
Photo Contributed/Courtesy: SEACAB: SEACAB invites the public to an information session starting at 4:30pm on 4th May at GSB in Safford. Public invitation to May 4th meeting John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com SAFORD – One of the many victims of the pandemic has been community gatherings as the disease can spread. For South Eastern Arizona […]
Teacher pay rises, but not at pace with private sector
PHOENIX — Teacher salaries are rising in Arizona, but at least in Silicon Valley, they haven’t kept up with overall private sector salary growth. According to a report released by the Arizona Comptroller General, the state’s district schools have 50,056 teachers serving more than 860,000 students. His average salary last school year was $58,366, a […]
5 Top Weekly TSX Stocks: Nighthawk Gold Rises on Updated Mineral Resource for Colomac
S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:OSPTX) ended the week ending Friday 10 February almost neutral at 20,612.12. The index hit a weekly high on Tuesday, aided by gains in energy stocks as oil prices rose on hopes of increased demand from China. In commodities, gold and silver fell Friday and were on track toward weekly losses. US […]
Investigators seek motive in L.A.-area dance-hall shooting, as death toll rises to 11
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — Investigators investigating the motives for the deadliest mass shooting in Los Angeles County history Monday said the shooter had previously been arrested for illegally possessing a firearm and had a rifle at his home. said it appeared to have produced hundreds of rounds of ammunition. gun silencer. Los Angeles Sheriff Robert […]
Cochise Co. Sheriff concerned as teen involvement with cartel smuggling rises
Sierra Vista, Arizona (KGUN) — For Cochise County law enforcement, traffic stops are turning into high-speed chases. Some people in the diver’s seat aren’t even old enough to get a driver’s license. “Social media has become a popular recruitment tool for cartels. Mark Danells said. Surprising Fact: According to Dannells, nearly 99% of underage smugglers […]
