What Is a Credit Card and How Does It Work?

Lionel Messi: A Modern Legend ⚽️ Who is Lionel Messi? Born June 24, 1987 , in Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Andrés Messi has risen to become one of football’s all-time greats. Diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency as a child, he moved to Spain at age 13 when Barcelona offered to cover his medical treatment. Rising through La Masía, Messi debuted for Barça’s first team in 2004 and went on to reshape the sport with his dribbling, vision, and goal-scoring prowess ( biography.com ). Club Career Highlights FC Barcelona (2004–2021): Became the club’s all-time top scorer and won multiple La Liga titles, Champions Leagues, and domestic cups. He earned eight Ballon d’Or awards during this period ( en.wikipedia.org ). Paris Saint-Germain (2021–2023): Joined PSG on a two-year deal, won two Ligue 1 titles, and became Europe’s all-time leading scorer with 702 goals ( biography.com , en.wikipedia.org ). Inter Miami (2023–present): Revolutionized MLS with his arrival. Captained Miami...

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police are investigating a break-in at a home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt, who has been on a globe-spanning promo tour for his new movie F1 xxx The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to a break-in Wednesday night at a house on the 2300 block of North Edgemont Street in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. Three suspects broke into the residence through the front window, ransacked the home and fled with miscellaneous property, said Officer Drake Madison. Madison said he could not identify who owned or lived in the home, and no information is currently available on what was stolen. Pitt reportedly bought the home for $5.5 million in April 2023, according to Traded, a commercial real estate website. A Pitt representative declined comment. Pitt has been out of the country on a promotional tour for the “F1” movie. He  attended the international premiere  in London on Monday. The movie will be in U.S. theaters Friday. The burg...

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at a dinner for NATO heads of state and governments hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Dutch Queen Maxima, on the sidelines of a NATO Summit, at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, Netherlands June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville © Thomson Reuters    By Daniel Wiessner and Nate Raymond (Reuters) -A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Republican President Donald Trump's administration from eliminating union bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers at 21 agencies. U.S. District Judge James Donato in San Francisco agreed with the American Federation of Government Employees and other unions that Trump's March 27 executive order exempting many federal agencies from obligations to bargain with unions was likely illegal. Eliminating collective bargaining would allow agencies to alter working conditions and fire or discipline workers more easily, and it could prevent unions from challenging Trump administration initiatives i...

  Spider-Man: A Timeless Hero Reimagined on the Big Screen Since his comic book debut in 1962, Spider-Man has remained one of the most beloved superheroes in pop culture. With his relatable struggles, witty personality, and acrobatic crime-fighting style, Peter Parker has swung his way into the hearts of millions. Over the years, numerous film adaptations have brought the character to life, each offering a fresh take on the web-slinger’s story. Among them, one standout is Spider-Man: No Way Home , a film that reshaped the superhero genre and thrilled audiences around the world. A Multiverse of Emotion and Action Released in 2025, Spider-Man: No Way Home marked a monumental moment in Marvel Cinematic Universe history. Directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker, the film explored the consequences of Peter’s identity being revealed to the world. In a desperate attempt to regain anonymity, Peter turns to Doctor Strange, whose spell to erase the memory of Spider...

  What Is a Credit Card and How Does It Work? A credit card is a small plastic or metal card issued by a bank or financial company that allows people to borrow money to make purchases. It looks like a debit card, but it works differently. When you use a credit card, you are borrowing money from the card issuer, and you have to pay it back later. How Does a Credit Card Work?  When you swipe or tap a credit card at a store or use it online, the credit card company pays the store for you. Later, you receive a bill with all your purchases listed. You can choose to pay the full amount or a part of it. If you don’t pay the full amount, you’ll be charged interest, which means you pay extra money over time. Benefits of Using a Credit Card    Convenience : You don’t need to carry cash. Build Credit Score : Using a credit card responsibly helps build your credit history, which is important when applying for loans or renting an apartment. Rewards : Many credit cards offer poi...