The remote island of Itbayat is in the eye of any conflict with China and its residents are preparing themselves.Story Published at: April 09, 2024 at 01:01AM
Indigenous people in Philippines’s north ‘ready to fight’ as tensions rise
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr
Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom.Story Published at: April 09, 2024 at 12:59AM
Residents in North America look to the sky for a rare total solar eclipse
The moon fully blocked the sun in parts of US, Canada and Mexico, drawing the attention of star-gazers and scientists.Story Published at: April 08, 2024 at 11:21PM
Biden unveils new plans to ease US student loan debt for millions
US president announces renewed effort to provide 'life changing' debt relief, a key issue for young voters.Story Published at: April 08, 2024 at 10:36PM
Why a financial regulator is going after health care debt
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created after the Great Recession of 2007-09, has increasingly started policing the health care system. Created at: March 1, 2024 at 10:06AM
My daughters sold Girl Scout Cookies. Here’s what I learned in the Thin Mint trenches
There are no Wonka-like scenes of Tagalong rainbows and Do-si-do stools. But parents can be forgiven for feeling like Oompa Loompas — hardworking cogs in a well-oiled machine. Created at: February 29, 2024 at 02:10PM
Student loan balances wiped for the first batch of borrowers in Biden’s SAVE plan
“It’s moral hazard if you’re only doing debt relief, but I believe we’re balancing it out with accountability on colleges,” says Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Created at: February 21, 2024 at 11:01AM
How do you use Buy Now, Pay Later? It likely depends on your credit score
New research finds that people who use it the most tend to use it like a credit card, instead of a credit card. And that’s regardless of income. Created at: February 14, 2024 at 10:17PM
The risks of shopping in installments with Buy Now, Pay Later
One in five shoppers now use Buy Now Pay Later, which lets people pay for purchases in installments over several weeks. New research finds how you use the service may depend on your access to credit. Created at: February 14, 2024 at 10:17PM
What is Temu, and should you let your parents order from it?
Temu aggressively markets “hot deals,” such as a hooded button-up fleece jacket for $8.32. But some U.S. officials accuse Temu of unfair and/or unethical practices. Created at: February 14, 2024 at 10:01AM