The problem became so severe that it prompted Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint himself as agriculture secretary in hopes of bringing food costs under control.
Beijing thinks Taiwan belongs to China, and it has stepped up its political and military campaign to make Taipei part of the "motherland."
Even though over two-thirds of Americans agree Black Friday is the best day to find bargains online, many will make cutbacks to ensure they can cover their costs in other areas.
The U.S. vice president's visit to the disputed islands signals a significant policy shift from Washington and the Philippines.
The two countries have been in escalating conflict and rivalry over a broad range of issues, from the South China Sea to Beijing's position in the Russian-Ukraine war to Taiwan's independence.
Twitter is by no means the first social platform to have caught Musk's attention. The first, known as X, exists as little more than a concept in his fertile imagination.
The news of BRK's purchase of TSM comes at a time the semiconductor industry had been out of favor among investors due to higher interest rates and the strong dollar.
It's Elon Musk's first attempt to change how the Internet and social media work, bringing the user into the business conversation.
