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Will surging fuel prices push Filipinos deeper into credit card debt?

Rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict could push more Filipinos deeper into debt, analysts have warned, with one regional study describing the Philippines’ credit card burden reaching a “critical” risk level. Although credit card ownership in the Philippines remains relatively low, data indicates that cardholders appear to be using them far more intensively as living costs outpace income growth. Credit card receivables in the Philippines have been growing consistently at more than...

Anthropic is having a month

A human really borks things at Anthropic for the second time this week.

The AirPods Pro 3 are nearly matching their best-ever price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Earlier this month, Apple announced the AirPods Max 2, a pair of over-ear headphones that leverage the company’s H2 chip for AI-powered live translation, conversation awareness, and a host of newer features. However, if you’re okay with a pair of earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3 offer access to all the same features for less — especially given they’re on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $199 ($50 off) as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, matching their second-best price to date. AirPods Pro 3 Where to Buy: $249 $199 at Amazon $249 $199 at Walmart For iPhone owners, nothing else really compares to the AirPods Pro 3. Apple’s latest pair of premium earbuds deliver the best active noise cancellation and richest sound of any AirPods model to date, combined with a more comfortable, angled design that fits securely and naturally in your ear canal. They also feature a new XXS ear tip size and a more robust IP57 rating for sweat and water resistance, making them better suited for long-distance runs and various gym activities. Speaking of workouts, the Pro 3 can also pull double duty as a fitness tracker, thanks to a built-in heart rate sensor that works with Apple’s Fitness app to track calories burned across more than 50 workout types. It’s a welcome addition if you don’t use an Apple Watch; however, it may not be as useful for those who already own and rely on Apple’s wearable for its health tracking and wellness features. Lastly, as mentioned up top, the AirPods Pro 3 also boast an H2 chip, allowing for the aforementioned real-time translation features and Apple’s newer Voice Isolation tech, which uses machine learning to isolate and enhance voice quality by removing unwanted background noise. That’s on top of their seamless integration with other Apple devices, mind you, which lets you take advantage of automatic device switching and a Find My-compatible charging case. Read our full AirPods Pro 3 review. Other Apple deals Apple Watch SE 3 The Apple Watch SE 3 offers some bi

Trump says US will be leaving Iran in two to three weeks

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump says US could leave Iran “in two or three weeks."

How Trump’s complex operation to extract Iran’s enriched uranium could unfold

President Trump is mulling a deployment of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran to remove the country’s highly enriched uranium, a complex and dangerous operation that could take days to complete.  The mission, which would likely involve elite special operations teams to extract radioactive material, would place U.S. personnel deep inside Iran, exposing them to the...

Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash

Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.

Judge orders suspension of Trump's White House ballroom construction

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of a $400 million White House ballroom after demolition of the East Wing, ruling the project cannot proceed without congressional approval. US District Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction sought by a preservationist group.

Trump says US to end war in Iran within ‘2 to 3 weeks’

US president says he is prepared to withdraw from conflict ‘whether we have a deal or not’

Springsteen launching 'political and very topical' tour in Minneapolis

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen is kicking off the American leg of what he called a “political and very topical” tour on Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minn. “The tour is going to be political and very topical about what’s going on in the country,” Springsteen said last Monday, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune, describing his “Land...

'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families

People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.

Judge halts construction of Trump’s $400mn White House ballroom

First major setback for 90,000 sq ft white and gold project since East Wing was demolished in October

'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US

Seizing the stockpile would be one of the "most complicated special operations in history", a former defence official tells the BBC.

Pope Leo urges Trump to end war on Iran

Pope Leo XIV has urged US President Donald Trump to find an “off-ramp” from the US and Israel’s war on Iran.

Bipartisan senators unveil measure targeting rural housing costs

A bipartisan group of senators unveiled legislation Tuesday aimed at making it easier for people living in rural areas to buy homes, as affordability remains top of mind for lawmakers and voters heading into the midterms.   The legislation, first reported by NBC News, would help nearly 30 million homebuyers qualify for rural housing assistance...

Australia Manufacturing Slips to Contraction on War Disruptions

Australia’s manufacturing sector posted its first contraction in five months in March as demand weakened and cost pressures surged amid the escalating war in the Middle East.

Health care ranks as top domestic concern in latest Gallup polling

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Health care ranks as top domestic concern in latest Gallup polling For the first time in more than five years, cost and access to health care ranked as the top domestic issue of concern in the latest polling...

After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say

Effective shutdown of key waterway could lead to permanent changes in how shipping industry does business.

Optimism for Iran War Offramp Set to Lift Asia Markets

US exempts Gulf of Mexico oil drillers from endangered species protections

The Trump administration says protections would diminish US energy competitiveness amid the ongoing war on Iran.

The Memo: Trump struggles to claim victory as he edges toward ending Iran war

President Trump looks to be edging toward ending the war on Iran, which is now in its fifth week.  “We’ll be leaving very soon,” the president told reporters in the Oval Office late Tuesday afternoon. But it will be hard even for someone with Trump’s penchant for self-praise to claim victory unless some fundamental realities...

War Fails to Dent Malaysian Shipper’s IPO, Expansion Plans

MTT Shipping and Logistics Bhd. is forging ahead with expansion plans and an April IPO, shrugging off disruptions from the Middle East war as cargo volumes hold steady.

Amazon is offering up to 50 percent off chargers from Anker and others for its Big Spring Sale

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale may not have been as “big” as Black Friday or even Prime Day, but depending on what you’re after, the discounts are more appealing than you might think. Take charging accessories, for instance. Anker, Twelve South, Baseus, and others have sharply lowered the prices of some of our favorite add-ons, including handsome 3-in-1 charging stands, 25,000mAh battery packs, and inexpensive Qi2 pucks. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of the discounts are set to expire at 11:59PM PT this evening when Amazon’s spring promo officially draws to a close. However, unlike some of the recent deals we saw on Apple devices and Sonos gear, many of the deals we’re seeing on charging devices are still up for grabs — well, at least for the time being. Baseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 100W Baseus’ slick USB-C charger supports 100W passthrough and takes a puck-like form when not in use, with male connectors on either side that retract inward with a quick tug. Where to Buy: $16.99 $9.95 at Amazon (3.3-foot) $21.99 $15.19 at Amazon (6.6-foot) $16.99 at Baseus (3.3-foot) Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Twelve South’s 3-in-1 charging stand offers full 15W MagSafe iPhone charging and can simultaneously top off a set of AirPods while fast-charging a compatible Apple Watch. It also includes a power supply (with travel adapters) to deliver enough juice over its 5-foot / 1.5m USB cable. Where to Buy: $149.99 $79.99 at Amazon $149.99 $79.99 at Twelve South Anker Laptop Power Bank Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank sports two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable), plus one USB-C and USB-A port. It tops out at 165W when charging two devices simultaneously, or 130W when charging three or four. Where to Buy: $119.99 $95.99 at Amazon $119.99 $95.99 at Anker $119.99 $95.99 at Walmart Ugreen 100W 20,000mAh Power Bank Ugreen’s portable power bank has a 20,000mAh battery and a maximum power output of 100W, making it possible to charge more robust devices l

EU warns oil and gas prices won’t quickly return to normal after Iran war

The EU’s energy commissioner has warned oil and gas prices will not return to normal any time soon.

US judge orders Trump to halt ballroom construction

The judge said US presidents are not owners of the White House and Congress must approve any changes to the building.