Oklahoma’s October Ice Storms: History, Preparation, and What’s Next for Winter Weather When Oklahoma thinks October, most picture pumpkin patches and football—not a landscape frozen under more than an inch of ice. But October 2020 rewrote the state’s weather rule book. That historic ice storm hammered Oklahoma City, plunged over 300,000 residents into darkness, toppled trees, and cost millions in repairs—weeks before Halloween. Why did it happen, how does it compare to other cold snaps, and what’s the smart way to prep for early winter chaos as climate patterns shift?

Oklahoma’s October Ice Storms: History, Preparation, and What’s Next for Winter Weather

When Oklahoma thinks October, most picture pumpkin patches and football—not a landscape frozen under more than an inch of ice. But October 2020 rewrote the state’s weather rule book. That historic ice storm…

A.I. Scammers Target Grieving Families with Fake Obituaries, Profiting from Sorrow Criminal networks are exploiting a surge in social media engagement following a death to publish fake, A.I.-generated obituaries, flooding search results and monetizing grief through ad revenue. The rise of these bot-written memorials, often referred to as "A.I. slop," is fueled by a global network of opportunists who create and propagate deceptive content. These fabricated obituaries appear within hours of a death being announced on social media, filling the "data void" that exists before families can publish official announcements.

A.I. Scammers Target Grieving Families with Fake Obituaries, Profiting from Sorrow

Criminal networks are exploiting a surge in social media engagement following a death to publish fake, A.I.-generated obituaries, flooding search results and monetizing grief through ad revenue. The rise of these…

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks August 12–13 The Perseid meteor shower — widely considered the best of the year — will put on its peak performance the nights of August 12 and 13, with up to 50 meteors per hour visible under clear, dark skies. No telescope? No problem. You don’t need special gear to enjoy this lunar show. Just find a dark spot, let your eyes adjust for about 30 minutes, and look up.

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks August 12–13

The Perseid meteor shower — widely considered the best of the year — will put on its peak performance the nights of August 12 and 13, with up to 50 meteors per hour visible under clear, dark skies. No telescope? No problem. You don’t need…

Guide to Chase Freedom’s Ultimate Rewards Cash Back Redemption

It took my Mom the longest time to get a Chase Freedom Card which is one of my favorite credit cards because of the 5% cash back and 1% back on everything else. One of the biggest obstacles is that you have to go in manually and get…

I Broke the System and Rebuilt My Life: An 11-Year Journey from Bankruptcy to Freedom Editor's Note Before You Read: This is a true story about one person’s journey through the darkest parts of the American financial system. It’s a raw, honest account of a quiet rebellion, a decision born of desperation, and an 11-year path to rebuilding a life. It is not financial advice. Instead, it’s a powerful and poetic look at what happens when a financially responsible person finds themselves facing a system that seems rigged against them.

I Broke the System and Rebuilt My Life: An 11-Year Journey from Bankruptcy to Freedom

Editor's Note Before You Read: This is a true story about one person’s journey through the darkest parts of the American financial system. It’s a raw, honest account of a quiet rebellion, a decision born of…

Exclusive New “Gold Tier Visa” Offers Unprecedented Immigration Perks—Could Credit Card-Style Benefits Redefine Residency Access? A groundbreaking new program rumored to be in development could redefine what it means to leverage financial power for premium rewards—this time, with potential immigration benefits. While premium credit cards like the American Express Gold Card offer travel points and lounge access, sources suggest a Gold Tier Visa initiative (not to be confused with traditional Visa credit cards) might soon provide high-net-worth individuals with a pathway to U.S.

Exclusive New “Gold Tier Visa” Offers Unprecedented Immigration Perks—Could Credit Card-Style Benefits Redefine Residency Access?

A groundbreaking new program rumored to be in development could redefine what it means to leverage financial power for premium rewards—this time, with potential…

$200 Bonus with MidFirst Bank’s LiveFree Checking Thunder Proud Vehicle Flags Available at MidFirst Bank As the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their playoff run, show your team spirit with a Thunder vehicle flag! You can receive a free Thunder Proud vehicle flag while supplies last at your MidFirst banking center. Limit one per household. ? Get a $200 Bonus with MidFirst Bank’s LiveFree Checking Looking for a simple, rewarding checking account?

$200 Bonus with MidFirst Bank’s LiveFree Checking

Thunder Proud Vehicle Flags Available at MidFirst Bank As the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their playoff run, show your team spirit with a Thunder vehicle flag! You can receive a free Thunder Proud vehicle flag while supplies last at your…

REAL ID Deadline USA

REAL ID Enforcement Starts Today – Here’s What That Actually Means for You www.kvvr.com/realid/
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Does anybody want the Trump #GoldCard? No rewards are happening on this card. Here's a list of the Top 5 cards that are better than any Gold Card www.rewardscards.com/topcards/

Canadians canceling trips, Europeans canceling trips to the United States due to political reasons

Sorry to hear this but this. We love our brothers and sisters in #Canada and #Europe!

Helicopter down in NYC’s Hudson River

No immediate report of injuries after two planes ‘clip wings’ at DC’s Reagan Airport

Wow..Helicopter down in NYC’s Hudson River. No immediate report of injuries after two planes ‘clip wings’ at DC’s Reagan Airport.
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Grab These 4 Credit Card Bonuses Before the 2025 Economic Collapse As inflation spirals, tariffs skyrocket, and the stock market teeters on chaos, Americans are facing a rapidly shrinking window to secure one of the last remaining financial safety nets: massive credit card bonuses. With a recession expected by late 2025, banks like Chase, Capital One, and American Express are already pulling back—tightening approvals and quietly slashing perks. History shows that when crises hit, these bonuses are the first to vanish.

Grab These 4 Credit Card Bonuses Before the 2025 Economic Collapse

As inflation spirals, tariffs skyrocket, and the stock market teeters on chaos, Americans are facing a rapidly shrinking window to secure one of the last remaining financial safety nets: massive credit card bonuses. With a…

Earn 100,000 Points With the Chase Sapphire Preferred The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of our all-time favorite travel rewards cards up there with the Venture X Card — and right now, it’s offering a welcome bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points. There's never been a better time to apply for this ultra-well-rounded $95 annual fee card. And we'll show you why. Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Welcome Bonus…

Earn 100,000 Points With the Chase Sapphire Preferred

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of our all-time favorite travel rewards cards up there with the Venture X Card — and right now, it’s offering a welcome bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points. There's never been a better time to apply…

Beautiful Rainbow near Seattle, WA - Notice the Mamatus cloud

Mamatus cloud + Rainbow before the storm enters the Pacific Northwest iweathernet.com #Seattle #WaWx #Washington #nature

Best Credit Card for Influencers & Small Business Owners: Capital One Venture X Business 150,000 points As an influencer or small business owner, having the right credit card isn’t just about making purchases—it’s about maximizing rewards and getting the best perks possible. If you travel often for work, whether for brand deals, networking events, or client meetings, the Capital One Venture X Business might be the perfect fit for you. Big Bonus, Big Value Right now, the…

Best Credit Card for Influencers & Small Business Owners: Capital One Venture X Business 150,000 points

As an influencer or small business owner, having the right credit card isn’t just about making purchases—it’s about maximizing rewards and getting the best perks possible. If you travel often…

Southwest airlines to start charging for bags, assign seats to make you pay extra for the seat you want, earn less miles per flight AND credits will expire as soon as 6 mos #southwestairlines This will eventually make things worse for not only SWA but other airlines. #bagfees

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$2.50 Cash Back on ANY Egg Purchase with Ibotta app Fridays How to get cash back on eggs each week Egg prices seem to be the new gas prices for 2025. If you’re looking to get lower egg prices near you, don’t worry! The Ibotta app (read our Ibotta review here) works at tons of grocery stores nationwide.  Download the Ibotta app. It’s free in the App Store and Google Play Store. 

$2.50 Cash Back on ANY Egg Purchase with Ibotta app Fridays

How to get cash back on eggs each week Egg prices seem to be the new gas prices for 2025. If you’re looking to get lower egg prices near you, don’t worry! The Ibotta app (read our Ibotta review here) works at tons of grocery stores…

100+ Birthday Freebies February 2025: Free Food, Drinks, & More! September Birthday #Freebies

100+ #Birthday Freebies February 2025: Free Food, Drinks, & More! ❤️🆓

Historic Snowfall Amounts in Louisiana, Texas and Florida along the coasts Gulf Coast Record Snowfall Florida declared a state of emergency ahead of winter storm system moving across the "Gulf of America" formerly the "Gulf of Mexico" which will bring snow and sleet to North Florida this week. The #1 Top record snowfall in Louisiana and Texas gulf coast that is not at risk of being broken this week was in 1985.

Historic Snowfall Amounts in Louisiana, Texas and Florida along the coasts

Gulf Coast Record Snowfall Florida declared a state of emergency ahead of winter storm system moving across the "Gulf of America" formerly the "Gulf of Mexico" which will bring snow and sleet to North Florida this week. The…

Our favorite 5% #Cashback Category is coming up for Restaurants including bars and breweries. 5% Cashback Bonus at #Restaurants, Home Improvement Stores, & #Streaming Services, January 1 to March 31, 2025, on up to $1,500 in purchases. www.rewardscards.com/discover-it-...

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How to earn a free #companionpass with Southwest Airlines www.rewardscards.com/freecompanion/
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🌊🌀 Forecasters warn of a potentially active #hurricane season for the Gulf Coast, citing La Niña and warmer-than-average ocean water as factors
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