Where It Costs The Most To Own A Car In America
Buying a car is only the beginning. Every year afterward, drivers face a steady stream of expenses—from insurance and fuel to repairs and taxes—that can add up to thousands of dollars.
· Tyler Durden
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hochul running mate in NY gov race hit with campaign finance violation for DNC travel
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· Vaughn Golden
LDS church would get sacred site, Martin’s Cove, under proposed BLM land trade
Lloyd Larsen poses in Natrona County, Wyo., Monday, July 6, 2026. (Mike Koshmrl/WyoFile via AP)
· Mike Koshmrl Wyofile
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 14)
Spending tops 800 trillion won as new fund raises concerns Lee Jae Myung's record spending plan and proposed future-response fund aim to boost growth, but economists warn the scale could fuel inflation and asset prices.
· Oh Seok-min
Japan voice actor fights clones with AI of his own
Voice actor Daisuke Namikawa released a video featuring a character speaking in an AI voice based on his own. (Daisuke Namikawa)
· Staff Writer
Why China is seriously cultivating AI entertainment
With rules and support, policymakers appear to be positioning AI and its entertainment nexus as the foundation for a new cultural economy
· Hugh Harsono
Why China is seriously cultivating AI entertainment
With rules and support, policymakers appear to be positioning AI and its entertainment nexus as the foundation for a new cultural economy
· Hugh Harsono
Japan's soaring AI stocks push smaller firms out of Topix index
At one point in 2026, Kioxia Holdings' market cap was more than 10 times its value in late 2025. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer
NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has ‘zero plans’ to run for office again after financial concerns
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· Fox News
Business executives making 'contingency plans' for UAE-Saudi Arabia feud
Business executives are making contingency plans in case a growing feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE escalates in the oil-rich Gulf region, amid signs that the two neighbours are embroiled in an economic war of attrition.
· Middleeasteye
Japan eyes network for 10,000 self-driving vehicles by fiscal 2030
An autonomous bus makes a test run in the city of Hiratsuka, southwest of Tokyo, in January. (Photo by Sota Tanaka)
· Staff Writer
Probe finds sport club's ex-president awarded $450K of work to own company
Topic:Corporate Governance
· Alex Turner Cohen
Tokyo Disney to hike maximum ticket prices for first time since 2023
Tokyo Disneyland will raise peak-demand ticket prices in October. (Photo by Marie Yoshimura)
· Staff Writer
Three World Trade Center inks deal with event space Glasshouse to fill longtime vacancy
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· Steve Cuozzo
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 7/13/2026
Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets.
· The Associated Press
Amazon's global strategy comes unstuck in Southeast Asia's localized market
SINGAPORE -- Amazon, the world's biggest e-commerce giant, has effectively admitted defeat in Singapore. On July 6, the U.S. company began phasing out its fulfillment service, whereby it stores goods for retailers in its facilities. Amazon Fresh, which delivers groceries within a two-hour window, will cease operatio…
· KENTARO TAKEDA
Fed governor warns of possible interest-rate hikes if inflation comes in hot this week
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· Taylor Herzlich
I interviewed Sam Neill in 2024. He was even more charming than I’d expected | Zoe Williams
The actor, who has died aged 78, was refreshingly candid about Hollywood, filmmaking, his cancer treatment – and why he preferred life on his New Zealand farm to the movie business
· Zoewilliams
Behind Pasig's reforms: Vico's anti-corruption philosophy
MANILA, Philippines — Every time a major corruption scandal erupts, Filipinos ask the same questions: Why does it keep happening? Why do reforms often fail to stop it? And how do practices once considered unacceptable become so deeply embedded in government that they are treated as business as usual?
· James Daniel Danio
ASX set to slip, oil surges as US reinstates Hormuz blockade
Oil prices are climbing following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while more losses for computer chipmakers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom weigh on stock markets.
· Stan Choe
Volkswagen confirms weighing up to 50K more job cuts
FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen's CEO told employees Monday a further 50,000 jobs could go at the struggling auto giant, according to an internal memo seen by AFP, confirming reports the group is targeting 100,000 cuts worldwide.
· Agence France-Presse
Credit Card Chargebacks Surge As E-Commerce & Cashless Society Gets Messy For Consumers
US consumers are disputing card purchases at a record pace, as online fraud, confusing billing practices, and sneaky subscription charges drive a surge in chargebacks.
· Tyler Durden
‘OK, can you spell your surname’: How a super fund responded to a call for compassion
Telephone help lines for the country’s largest super funds are routinely fobbing vulnerable Australians off to their websites, with one major fund failing to answer nine in 10 incoming calls within a designated time frame.
· Elias Visontay
EU ministers largely back Israeli settlement trade ban, Kallas says
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says foreign ministers largely favoured the idea of banning trade with Israeli settlements during a meeting today.
· Middleeasteye
‘Half moon-shaped’ estate with flamboyant pink tennis court hits Rancho Santa Fe market after $2M renovations
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· Realtor.com
Struggling Vermont dairy industry isn’t cashing in on protein craze
Dozens of dairy farmers from across the state drove to Grand Isle on July 2 with the intention of talking about a recent dairy plant closure. Instead, a larger issue emerged: Some dairy processors are giving up on Vermont, and the state is failing to cash in on a national investment in dairy amid a craze for protein.
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· Malik Smith
Here’s where America’s next strike on Iran will come from
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
· RT
Here’s where America’s next strike on Iran will come from
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
· RT
Honda, Toyota embrace Chinese EV tech as Japan automakers play catch-up
Toyota's bZ7 electric vehicle looks similar to Guangzhou Automobile Group's Hyptec A800. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
· Staff Writer
Dow slides, oil rises to nearly $80 a barrel over Strait of Hormuz and AI fears
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· Taylor Herzlich
Iranian official says Tehran will keep fighting for Hormuz
Mohammed Mokhber, a senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, says Tehran will continue to fight for the Strait of Hormuz, after Trump pledged to take full control of the crucial trade route.
· Middleeasteye
US judge slaps down litigious California man who sued airline for running out of chicken entrees
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· Ariel Zilber
Traders are betting on a comeback quarter for Netflix
After a year-long bear market, an almost 20% decline year-to-date, and sell-offs after four of its past four earnings reports, options traders are striking a decidedly bullish tone heading into Netflix's earnings on Thursday.Call volumes doubled puts in back-to-back sessions Friday and Monday, with almost three time…
· Oliver Renick
Japan finance chief's push for pension funds to buy JGBs draws skepticism
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama encouraged the Government Pension Investment Fund on July 10 to invest more in Japanese government bonds. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
Japan toymaker Tomy tries again with Licca-chan doll in the land of Barbie
With higher prices than Mattel's Barbie, Tomy is targeting adult fans of its Licca-chan dolls to increase sales. (Tomy)
· Staff Writer
Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday expressed concern about inflation but cautioned against "fighting the last war," saying the central bank should wait for more data before raising interest rates.
· Jeff Cox
EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements
The EU’s foreign policy chief said the options are not against Israel but against illegal settlements that undermine the two-state solution
· Agence France-Presse
EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements
The EU’s foreign policy chief said the options are not against Israel but against illegal settlements that undermine the two-state solution
· Agence France-Presse
UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure - report
The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a new port and container terminal on the opposite side of the Strait of Hormuz, in a push to bypass the Iranian closure of the waterway, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
MUFG claims Japan market cap crown for 1st time ever
MUFG's new president, Junichi Hanzawa, has overseen the group's growth into Japan's market cap leader. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Hazumu Urushiyama)
· Staff Writer
Record wage hike not a ‘gamechanger’
A RECORD Metro Manila minimum wage increase set to take effect next week will not lead to a substantial improvement in workers’ purchasing power, Metrobank said.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Pangandaman wants to grow Islamic banking
FORMER Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has pledged to expand Islamic banking and deepen financial inclusion after having been appointed to helm Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
SSS keeps door open to future pension hikes
THE Social Security System (SSS) remains open to pension hikes beyond scheduled adjustments but these will depend on the fund’s performance.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
ERC looking to upgrade electricity grid standards
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday said that it was looking to implement reforms to upgrade electricity grid standards, strengthen system reliability, and enable the integration of renewable energy.
· Ed Paolo Salting
Airline fuel surcharge lowered as prices fall
AIR travelers can expect lower ticket prices in the second half of July after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) reduced the fuel surcharge level for domestic and international flights due to the continued decline in global jet fuel prices.
· The Manila Times
Seismic survey for hydrogen in Pangasinan starts
THE Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday that Koloma Inc. — a United States-based natural hydrogen exploration firm and the operator of Service Contract (SC) No. 84 — has begun a 2D seismic survey in Pangasinan for possible indigenous energy sources for the Philippines.
· Ed Paolo Salting
What the analog revival means
WHAT does it say about modern life when one of its biggest trends is trying to escape it?
· sophie marie rendon