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Buy now, pay later is no longer just for flat-screen televisions. Americans are splitting the cost of eggs, milk, and takeout into installments. And the federal agency built to protect them from predatory lending just stepped back from the fight.Nearly a third of buy now, pay later (BNPL) users in the United States have used installment loans to cover grocery purchases, a figure that has roughly doubled from two years ago.The trend reflects a broader financial strain across American households: President Trump’s economic approval rating has reached a historical low as rising costs squeeze consumer budgets, according to Navigator Research,…
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Published Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · 04:45 PM [WASHINGTON] A US trade tribunal ruled for Apple on Friday (Apr 17) against a bid from medtech company Masimo to reinstate an…
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Seatrium customers defer maintenance and repair work amid Mid-East conflict; no material impact expected
It is also replenishing its order book with more than S$32 billion in pipeline deals over the next 24 months…
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Spirit Airlines Faces Imminent Liquidation Risk As Creditor Talks Intensify: Report
Spirit Airlines could begin liquidating as early as this week marking a dramatic escalation in the budget carrier’s ongoing bankruptcy…
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China has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz even as…
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AI-driven overhaul reduces workload and trims resource use, with savings set to benefit patients Source…
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High seat density of 242 seats per aircraft and longer average flight sectors of 2,157…
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INS Sahyadri’s port call in Japan highlights deepening India-Japan naval tiesians By Captain By Captain Sarabjeet…
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Russian university students are facing “immense pressure” to join the military as Moscow appears to…
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Published Tue, Apr 14, 2026 · 04:29 PM [LONDON] BP said its oil traders boosted…
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A federal judge in Miami on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump‘s $10 billion defamation lawsuit…
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John Giannandrea steps down amid mounting AI performance concerns Apple faces pressure over Siri delays…
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Temasek is preparing to ‘derive greater synergy with its other funding platforms’, Vertex says [SINGAPORE] Dilhan Pillay, executive director and CEO of Temasek, will succeed Teo Ming Kian as the…
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Trump Says U.S. Will Impose a Naval Blockade Of The Strait Of Hormuz After Iran Talks Fail
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. will impose a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway through which about 20% of the world’s energy…
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Oil Shock Impact on India and Asia
Brent crude rises above $115 amid Middle East conflict India oil firms lose up to Rs 30 per litre on diesel Asia-Pacific growth forecasts cut due to rising energy costs…
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The government is taking steps to diversify its fuel sources and strengthen ties with major…
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Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny over his conduct in the Iran conflict after threatening…
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Published Fri, Apr 10, 2026 · 11:08 AM [SEOUL] South Korea’s central bank kept its…
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Acne often carries more than a visible imprint, lingering in routines, in hesitation, in the…
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Published Thu, Apr 9, 2026 · 11:01 AM [KUALA LUMPUR] Australian developer Walker and Malaysian…
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Published Wed, Apr 8, 2026 · 10:06 AM [SINGAPORE] FTSE Russell will “closely monitor” Indonesia’s…
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President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran subject to the reopening of the…
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Gold prices fell 14% in March 2026 after earlier rally. Influencers promoted gold investments before…
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Jamie Dimon warns oil prices could trigger US recession in 2026. JPMorgan Chase sees 35%…
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Now in its sixth week, the war has heightened the prospects that central banks will…
Business
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Recent drone incursions over U.S. military bases and escalating tensions with Iran are raising fresh concerns about threats to American security in U.S. soil, with intelligence assessments indicating the more immediate risk stems from Iran and its proxy networks. Unidentified drones spotted over several U.S. military installations in recent weeks…
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A senior official at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the cost-cutting body established under…
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The agri-food giant will also spend US$100 million annually with the global tech company for…
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[SINGAPORE] S‑Reits, as measured by the iEdge S‑Reit Index, slipped in the first quarter of…
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Lifestyle
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It’s not the food dye in Froot Loops that Americans should fear; it’s the more than 66 pounds of sugar they consume a year ARE there “toxic chemicals” in food killing Americans? That fear is getting lots of attention thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to…
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6th annual national competition took place in Virginia Beach, VA from January 10-14, 2024 PHOTO…
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Yvey Valcin, an award-winning master stylist and founder of Yvey Salon in Seattle, has always…
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Over 40 nations pressure Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, threaten sanctions U.S. absence from…
National
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said recent actions by China against Panama-flagged vessels raise “serious concern” about the use of economic measures to undermine the rule of law, as detentions of ships increase following a legal dispute over control of key ports near the Panama Canal. “China’s recent actions…
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Published Thu, Apr 2, 2026 · 10:46 PM [SAN FRANCISCO] Tesla posted one of its…
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The Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts could put hospital care out of reach for millions of…
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[SINGAPORE] Mainboard-listed hospitality company AF Global is expected to delist from the mainboard of the…
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The European Commission is urging Europeans and national governments to prepare for a longer period…
World
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Cuban officials have asked Pope Leo XIV to mediate between them and the United States to ease the oil blockade that has the island on the brink of collapse, according to a new report. The Washington Post detailed that Cuban officials have met with the pope with that purpose, seeking…
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Published Fri, Mar 27, 2026 · 10:25 PM [BEIJING] BYD, China’s biggest electric vehicle maker…
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A critical staffing vacuum at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has left millions of American…
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Published Thu, Mar 26, 2026 · 09:49 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened…
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For organizations involved in international humanitarian work, linguistic, religious, and social boundaries are an unavoidable…
Culture
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POP superstar Taylor Swift said on Friday it was “excruciating” for her to watch fans struggle to secure tickets for her upcoming U.S. tour after she had been assured that Ticketmaster could handle large demand. The New York Times reported that the US Justice Department was investigating whether Ticketmaster parent…
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JOHNSON & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally in 2023, the drugmaker said…
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Yolonda Brinkley, creator of Diversity in Cannes, the independent film movement promoting inclusion at the…
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Tish And Billy Ray Cyrus On Their Divorce: ’30 Years, 5 Amazing Children And A Lifetime Of Memories’
Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus petitioned for legal separation after almost thirty years of marriage…
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Central issues Sam Asghari shared a picture of a lion and lioness with their whelp…
Politics
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Alabama officials passed a bill on Thursday that would condemn orientation avowing medical care for…
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Central issues Hatred of court is utilized when an individual resolutely ignores a court request…
Sports
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Nacida en Jerez de la Frontera, con 27 años de edad y de nacionalidad española,…
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Tiger Woods’ expectations of a successful return from vocation compromising wounds vanished on Augusta Nationals…
Travel
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Brent, WTI crude prices fell on ceasefire hopes in West Asia. Brent dropped below $97.18,…
News
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Bryan Jeremy, an actor, surprises everyone with his prodigious social media abilities.
Flexibility is the most extraordinary thing that can be tracked down in this period. As of now, there is immense rivalry among entertainers to get their spot in the business.…
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Introducing Tharealsjamal: The Upcoming Hip-Hop Sensation
Tharealsjamal is a rising star in the world of hip-hop, R&B, and rock music. Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Houston, Texas, he has been making music since he…
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“Lizzi Lee: A Pioneer in Fostering Positive Social Change Through Technology”
Lizzi Lee is a visionary entrepreneur who has been disrupting the social media landscape since she founded 6do.world, a platform dedicated to promoting healthy public discourse and positive social change.…
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“Rising Star: The Story of Iranian Model Mohammad Rasekh”
Mohammad Rasekh is a rising star in the world of Iranian modelling. With chiselled features and a captivating presence, Rasekh has quickly made a name for himself in the industry.…
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LaBreadwinner’s New Single “Salvation” will break all records.
“LaBreadwinner” Valentine is no stranger to the complex format or rubric of doing so. In 2021, he blessed the world with sonically aesthetic winners like “VVS”, “Drip Talk”, and “Demons”.…
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Becoming a millionaire overnight is like a dream by playing a game in Jannat Book.
As the news broke out, people started congratulating him and his family. “I have been trying my luck for the last two years by playing a game in the Jannat…
