Podcasts about surcharges

Shopify wants to be the checkout layer under every AI agent, and its Spring 2026 edition shipped 150-plus updates to prove it. Meanwhile air freight spot rates climbed 41% year over year while demand grew 4%. Somebody is paying for that gap.Shopify Spring 2026: building the plumbing for agents Checkout now runs inside Microsoft Copilot, paid with Shop Pay. There's a universal commerce protocol built with Google. A new agentic commerce plan lets brands sell across ChatGPT and the Shop app without ever being on Shopify. Native B2B is getting pushed down to every plan, aimed at a $36 trillion market. The bet is clear: own the merchant-of-record layer before the agents do.Kimberly-Clark: $3 billion to fix the supply chain Two years into a five-year productivity program. CFO Nelson Urdaneta points to simpler manufacturing, a redrawn distribution network, and more automation. A $1 billion automated DC is going into Beech Island, South Carolina, plus an advanced plant in Ohio. The Kenvue merger closes in the back half and lets them pack trucks tighter by mixing heavy and high-volume goods.Amazon's Peter DeSantis at VivaTech: AI is nowhere near done DeSantis says models need to get 100 to 1,000 times more efficient before they're genuinely useful. The next leap comes from speed: a 40-millisecond reaction time to match human conversation. His fix is a flywheel where chips and models get designed together to drop cost and lift performance.Air freight: 41% up on 4% demand Spot rates hit $3.40 per kilo in May. Surcharges, fuel swings, and Middle East instability are doing the work, not volume. Northeast Asia is up 39%, Southeast Asia up 33%, and Europe to North America has softened. Most of that cargo is data center hardware and semiconductors.The Investor Minute contains 5 stories this week.The Watson Weekly is sponsored by Avalara. It works with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce, helping teams manage compliance faster and scale with confidence. Learn more at avalara.watsonweekly.com.

The U.S. Department of State has implemented a premium fee of $750 for expedited interview appointments for B1/B2 tourist and business visas. This initiative is a pilot program lasting six months, from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, aimed at providing a fast-track scheduling option to alleviate significant global interview wait times.The program specifically targets applicants for B1 or B2 nonimmigrant visas for business and tourism purposes. The primary benefit is the ability to secure a necessary visa interview appointment within 10 business days following payment. The $750 fee is an optional premium that is added to the standard non-refundable Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee of $185, bringing the total to $935. This program is limited to select participating U.S. embassies and consulates, with a maximum capacity of 25,000 requests for the pilot.Paying the premium fee solely expedites the interview booking process; it does not ensure visa approval, modify evaluation criteria, or hasten any subsequent administrative processing.When scheduling, applicants are provided with a brief 5- to 10-minute window to complete the $750 payment successfully. Should the transaction fail or time out, the appointment slot is immediately released to other applicants. If an applicant either misses or cancels their expedited appointment, the $750 fee is completely forfeited.However, it is important to note that the State Department's new paid track does not replace the standard, no-cost emergency interview requests. Consular managers still have the authority to grant free expedited appointments for urgent humanitarian concerns, severe medical emergencies, or critical travel related to U.S. national interests.Critics on social media and various platforms contend that the government is effectively monetizing the immigration queue. Many perceive the high $750 premium as fundamentally unjust, establishing a two-tiered system that benefits affluent applicants while leaving lower-income individuals and families to endure prolonged waiting periods.Although certain business travelers and advocacy organizations recognize that avoiding extensive wait times can be crucial for urgent situations, a significant number believe it does not tackle the fundamental systemic delays present in the U.S. consular system.Wider Geopolitical Context: In areas such as Africa, the responses are notably critical. Analysts highlight that this pilot initiative aligns with more stringent overall policies, including the introduction of substantial visa bond requirements, which contribute to perceptions of targeted restrictions.

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about courier companies’ responsibility for taking care of your goods and also the added costs of buying plane tickets. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about courier companies’ responsibility for taking care of your goods and also the added costs of buying plane tickets. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will raise their fuel surcharges added to airfares to record levels of about 65,000 yen for tickets to be issued in July and August for flights from Japan to North America and Europe, it was learned Friday.

This week, Veteran owner-operator Scott Erickson joins the Oakley Podcast to share his 44-year journey in trucking, from falling in love with big rigs as a kid to running his own authority, losing everything when a family member stole his wife's lucrative business, and rebuilding life on a small Kansas farm. He talks about transitioning from reefer to Oakley's hopper division, why bulk work, though more exhausting, feels more meaningful, and how mental health challenges and isolation on the road have affected him and other drivers. Scott also tells the wild story of trading in a paid-for Peterbilt for a “deal of a lifetime” 389 that immediately blew up, only to receive a full in-frame at no cost. Through it all, he emphasizes resilience, the importance of family support, realistic expectations about owner-operator finances, and why he has no plans to ever retire from the job he loves. Key topics in today's conversation include: Welcome to Today's Episode with Scott Erickson (0:54) Life On a 20-Acre Kansas Farm And Stocked Fishing Lake (5:40) How Childhood Awe of Trucks Led Scott to Trucking (6:48) Buying First Truck, Own Authority, and Flatbed Hustle (9:19) The Family Business Story: Wholesale Food Company Background (13:34) Discovering The Warehouse Emptied and Business Stolen (15:04) Legal Battle With Sister-In-Law and Losing Everything in Court (19:10) Returning to Owner Operator, Reefer Carrier, and Coming To Oakley (21:33) Finally Calling Oakley Recruiting and Making the Move (24:01) Mental Health on the Road and Losing Friends to Suicide (26:54) Deciding To Replace A Paid-Off 2022 Peterbilt 579 (32:07) Full In-Frame Overhaul At No Cost And Picking Up The Truck (38:13) Why Trucking Still Provides A Good Living And Life Satisfaction (42:03) Fuel Prices, Surcharges, And Understanding Owner Operator Economics (45:46) Scott's Love For Trucking And No Plans To Retire (46:46) Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DOCKET ALERTS:   The lady who wore a penis costume to a No Kings protest in Fairhope, Alabama was acquitted of disturbing the peace.   DNI Tulsi Gabbard referred the Ukraine Whistleblower and former Intelligence Community Inspector General to the DOJ for criminal prosecution. Crime: TBD.   US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro continues to harass the Federal Reserve. This time she sent prosecutors to bang on the door demanding to inspect the ongoing renovations.   The Trump administration uses the threat of administrative sanctions to force changes it can't get from Congress or the courts. The Justice Department extorted $17 million from IBM — which just so happens to have billions of dollars in government contracts! — for committing DEI "fraud." And the FTC forced brand advisers to agree not to "discriminate" against conservative media outlets.   On a more positive note, a judge in Maryland continues to block the ICE facility being constructed in the state, and Judge Richard Leon put the kibosh on Trump's ballroom … again.   MAIN SHOW:   A jury slapped Live Nation and Ticket Master in the antitrust lawsuit filed in New York. The feds noped out two days into trial, but the states who picked up the baton and ran with it. The jurors found the company liable on all counts. We talk about the ins and outs of the decision and some pending legal questions still waiting for resolution.    We also break down a new lawsuit brought by a lawful resident of Maine with no criminal record who was seized by ICE during "Operation Catch of the Day" and brutalized. Can he sue under the Maine Civil Rights Act? And if so, is this a path forward for blue states to fill the gap left by inadequate federal laws?   Penis costume protester prevails in court https://www.courthousenews.com/penis-costume-protester-prevails-in-court/   Tulsi's "Criminal Referral" of the Ukraine Whistleblower and ICIG https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2026/4154-pr-06-26   Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office tried to access Federal Reserve headquarters, but were turned away https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prosecutors-jeanine-pirro-office-visit-federal-reserve-headquarters-jerome-powell/   Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practices https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/16/justice-department-settles-with-ibm-over-alleged-dei-practices/   Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/ad-firms-settle-with-trump-ftc-over-claims-they-boycotted-conservative-media   Maryland v. Mullin https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72313096/state-of-maryland-v-mullin   National Trust for Historic Preservation v. National Park Service https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72028010/national-trust-for-historic-preservation-in-the-united-states-v-national   US v. LiveNation [docket via CourtListener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68557723/united-states-of-america-v-live-nation-entertainment-inc/?order_by=desc&page=1   Carvajal-Munoz v. Ravencamp [docket via CourtListener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73186770/carvajal-munoz-v-ravencamp/   Maine Civil Rights Act, 5 M.R.S. 4682 https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec4682.html   "State Law, the Westfall Act, and the Nature of the Bivens Question," [2013 U. Penn. L. Rev.] https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1976&context=facpub   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod

A restaurant in Malaysia recently sparked debate after charging customers a surcharge for sitting in an air-conditioned section. In a tropical climate where many of us plan our meals around escaping the heat, the move has raised plenty of eyebrows. But is it really that different from paying more for better seats, better views, or premium experiences? And if it happened in Singapore, would you be OK with it or would you walk out? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast BitesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Credit card processing costs are rising for U S businesses — and more retailers are comparing cash discount programs and surcharges to protect already narrow profit margins. Here is how they differ. To learn more, visit https://quicsuite.myclickfunnels.com/landing-page Northern Media Services City: Oswego Address: 274 Cemetery Rd Website: https://www.northernmediaservices.com/

Fuel prices are up, margins are tight, and contractors everywhere are feeling the squeeze. In this episode, we break down the real impact fuel costs have on lawn care, landscaping, and snow businesses—and whether you should absorb those increases or pass them along to customers. We're talking fuel surcharges, protecting profitability, route density, and the simple math most contractors overlook that can quietly cost them thousands each season. If you want to protect your bottom line without hurting customer relationships, this episode is for you.

As hear on the Rumour File yesterday, 3AW Breakfast have spoken with Wes Lambert, CEO of the Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association, to break down the newest extra charge hitting Melbournians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys welcome back Billy Moore of Executive Property Maintenance, and Mike Santolucito of Outdoor Pride to continue with the RFP/Contract discussion started last week. The guys bring their own experiences into play to discuss what you may be missing in your contracts that can cost you money by not having.

A “credit card fee” can protect your margins or quietly create compliance risk, and the difference usually comes down to one word: clarity. We sit down with Jim Oberman, CEO of Payroc, to unpack credit card surcharging in a way that merchants, software platforms, and payments teams can actually use, without hand-waving and without confusing it with every other fee customers see at checkout.We start with the fundamentals: what surcharging is, why it exists, and why it applies only to credit cards, not debit or prepaid. Then we cut through the biggest source of mistakes by separating four commonly mixed concepts: surcharging, dual pricing, convenience fees, and service fees. From there, we get practical about the rules that matter in the real world, including Visa's 3% surcharge cap becoming the de facto standard, Mastercard's different limit, and how brand enforcement programs and secret shopping can expose sloppy implementations.The bigger story is why surcharging has taken off so fast. Technology now makes it possible to present buyer choice at the exact moment of payment, across online and in-person experiences, with options like debit, ACH (electronic check), and emerging rails like real-time payments. Jim explains why embedded payments and ISVs increasingly treat surcharging as more than cost recovery: it can be a strategic feature, a trust-builder, and a way to keep reconciliation and settlement clean for merchants at scale.

A quick update from Katy on two things affecting Italy travelers right now: the jet fuel crisis and the new EES biometric entry system, recorded May 12, 2026. Summary: Air France-KLM has raised fuel surcharges twice in five weeks however other airlines are quietly adding costs through baggage and seat selection fees. RyanAir and EasyJet have committed to not raise prices this summer. Katy breaks down what this means for your booking and what your rights are under EU law if your flight is canceled. She also covers the EES rollout, why it has caused missed connections in Rome and Milan, and the one simple thing you can do to avoid the same problem.Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other

Flight and fuel prices have been chaotic over the past few weeks. With all the uncertainty, many are wondering if airlines can charge you a fuel surcharge on existing flights. Find out what you should do about your summer flights!Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You'll make our day & you'll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Store Check out our fav items here: Our Favourite Travel ProductsGRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE*****************************************We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.You can find us here:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramJenn's Travel Blog Jenn's YouTube channelDisclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.Support the show

Discover the eight hidden Medicare Levy Surcharge errors costing Australian taxpayers thousands. From wrong policy types to misunderstood dependants, learn how to avoid unexpected tax bills and protect your wallet this financial year. Taxrates.info City: Pingelly Address: PO Box 96 Website: https://taxrates.info

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Fuel Costs Explained: Mastering Fuel Surcharges with Robin Zhu Fuel is one of the biggest expenses in trucking—but do you really understand how it impacts your bottom line?  In this episode of The Lead Pedal Podcast, we sit down with Robin Zhu to break down the true cost of fuel and, more importantly, how fuel surcharges actually work. Many drivers and even fleet owners misunderstand fuel surcharges—leaving money on the table or pricing loads incorrectly. We dig into how surcharges are calculated, how to track your real fuel costs, and how to make smarter business decisions that protect your profits. Whether you're an owner-operator or managing a fleet, this episode will help you take control of your fuel strategy and run a more profitable operation.

Crossing the Cook Strait is about to get a whole lot more expensive for commercial operators and consumers. The Interislander is hiking its fuel surcharge to 54 percent on commercial vehicles and trucks crossing the Cook Strait due to soaring energy prices. International shipping company Maersk announced its own 27 percent fuel surcharge and Bluebridge adjusted its prices last month. As Alexa Cook reports, the high ferry fuel surcharge is going to hurt.

The Interislander has almost doubled its fuel surcharge on commercial vehicles crossing the Cook Strait due to soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

Interislander operator KiwiRail is defending a large increase to its fuel charges for commercial vehicles.

ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure. Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Karl Dean joined Mike Hosking to chat about the proposed changes and how they would impact our farming and agricultural industries. "We struggle to get skilled migrants now, they look at Australia, they look at Canada, they choose those over New Zealand. This is another barrier," Dean said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cette semaine, je vous propose un épisode en rediffusion que vous aviez beaucoup aimé à l'époque, sur ces journées où rien ne va.Vous savez, ces journées où tout vous échappe, où rien ne semble fonctionner comme prévu, où c'est le chaos et dans lesquelles tout semble nous engloutir ?Je vous conseille d'écouter cet épisode quand vous avez l'impression que le contrôle vous glisse entre les doigts.Comment naviguer dans ces moments, sortir la tête de l'eau, reprendre de l'assurance, votre pouvoir d'agir, retrouver de la joie et de l'énergie ?Voici 10 pistes concrètes pour faire face à ces journées, pour revenir à vous et retrouver de l'assurance, même quand tout semble déraper.Écoute cet épisode pour :Apprendre à rester centré même quand tout s'emballe autour de vous.Identifier et comprendre les émotions qui surgissent quand tout semble déraper, pour ne plus les subir.Appliquer des rituels simples pour reprendre le contrôle, même dans le chaos (ou accepter de le perdre !)

he FedEx Fuel Surcharge is an additional charge applied to shipping rates to account for fluctuating fuel costs. Both ground and air shipping services can have fuel surcharges. Fuel prices can be quite volatile, frequently changing due to various global factors. By applying a fuel surcharge that varies with current fuel prices, FedEx (and other carriers that employ similar mechanisms) can stabilize its pricing model without frequently adjusting its base rates. Read More Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?  

La surcharge mentale des dirigeantes ne vient pas seulement du volume de travail, mais d'un rythme devenu addictif, porté par la dopamine et la recherche constante de satisfaction immédiate.Dans cet épisode, vous découvrez comment sortir de cette surcharge mentale et retrouver un rythme plus aligné, sans perdre en impact ni en performance.Vous allez apprendre à :Comprendre le lien entre surcharge mentale, dopamine et addiction au travailIdentifier les signaux d'un rythme effréné qui vous éloigne de vos prioritésRevenir à un état de calme grâce à des pratiques simples de recentrageIntégrer des pauses conscientes dans votre quotidien de femme leaderCréer un équilibre vie pro perso plus durable sans culpabilitéÀ travers des exemples concrets et des outils directement applicables, cet épisode vous aide à sortir de la roue de la surcharge mentale dirigeante pour retrouver clarté, énergie et discernement.Un épisode essentiel pour toute femme leader qui souhaite conjuguer leadership féminin, bien-être au travail et exigence professionnelle, sans tomber dans l'épuisement.Pour vous abonner à ma lettre hebdomadaire dédiée aux dirigeantes : cliquez iciPour en savoir plus sur NOVA✨, l'accompagnement individuel de dirigeante : cliquez ici ****Rejoignez la newsletter Sensées : elle vous donne accès à un concentré de coaching et d'inspiration. Inscrivez-vous gratuitement en cliquant ici. Tout comme sur le podcast Sensées, on y parle de leadership, d'ambition, de confiance en soi, de motivation, de carrière, d'outils de développement personnel, de management, de prise de poste, de prise de parole, et. : bref, de tout ce qui concerne le quotidien des femmes ambitieuses.***Avec NOVA, j'accompagne individuellement les dirigeantes. Dans ce programme de coaching et de mentoring, confidentiel et sur-mesure, je vous aide à dépasser vos challenges et atteindre vos objectifs, dans un contexte politique et stratégique qui demande de la hauteur, du sang-froid et une vision claire. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.**Notre guide "10 leviers essentiels pour les décideuses" est un véritable concentré d'outils de coaching et de mentoring, les mêmes que nous utilisons dans le programme Sensées. Il est conçu pour toutes les directrices, dirigeantes et entrepreneures qui sont fatiguées de porter seules les responsabilités. Si vous avez l'impression que votre quotidien vous échappe petit à petit, ce guide est fait pour vous. Cliquez ici pour obtenir votre exemplaire offert !*Vous représentez une entreprise et souhaitez développer le leadership de vos talents féminins ? : cliquez ici.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast delivers critical intelligence for portfolio operators. In this essential episode, we dissect Amazon's impactful 3.5% fuel and inflation surcharge, implemented May 1st, 2022, across all U.S. and Canadian FBA fulfillment fees. While seemingly minor, this strategic adjustment by Amazon is a direct response to unprecedented macroeconomic pressures, specifically escalating fuel costs and labor inflation. For the uninitiated, it might appear as a simple cost increase. However, for astute portfolio builders and 'Voltage-caliber operators,' this isn't just a challenge—it's a strategic inflection point. We reveal how proactive operators don't just react but anticipate and weaponize such market shifts. Drawing insights from a real-world example like 'Project Atlas,' a portfolio holding in the outdoor adventure niche, we illustrate how a 3.5% surcharge, when compounded across millions in sales, can dramatically impact net profit margins if not strategically addressed. This episode provides a deep dive into the underlying economic rationale behind Amazon's decision, framing it not as a punitive measure but as a 'temporary' surcharge designed to maintain operational efficiency amidst global supply chain disruptions. Learn three immediate, actionable steps to navigate this new operational landscape and protect your brand assets: first, conduct a comprehensive SKU-level profitability audit to identify vulnerable products; second, strategically adjust pricing or bundle offerings to absorb the surcharge without alienating customers; and third, explore diversified fulfillment strategies beyond FBA to mitigate future single-platform risks. The ecommerce landscape is in constant flux, and this 3.5% FBA surcharge is a stark reminder that proactive, operator-led strategy is paramount for protecting and growing your brand assets in a high-voltage environment. Tune in to transform this potential threat into a competitive advantage.

How high can airfare surcharges go in the Philippines? Is a 30% drop in Chinese flights to Thailand a short-term adjustment, or a long-term shift? Is Indonesia serious about levying ships in the Malacca Strait? And will oil deals with Russia give it more influence in South East Asia? These are four central questions in Part 2 of our Start the Week show, as Gary and Hanna break down the radiating effects of two months of war in the Middle East for travel and tourism in ASEAN and beyond. The show looks at the fuel cost increases affecting not just airport development in Vietnam, but infrastructure build-outs region-wide. Meanwhile, air travel fuel surcharges in the Philippines have almost topped out at level 19 on its scale, or have they? Plus, will the stratospheric cost of subsidising petrol and diesel pump prices for consumers force an early general election in Malaysia? All this, and much, much more...    

Airline fuel surcharges are going up! We've recently seen Air France KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic increase surcharges on their awards and it's looking like a trend. In this podcast episode, we'll talk about the different ways you can avoid them.How to avoid airline surcharges (02:02) - Booking with an alliance partner that doesn't pass along surcharges(02:15) - Air France KLM Flying Blue booked with Virgin Atlantic or Japan Airline Mileage Bank milesLearn more about going to Europe starting on Air France or KLM Business Class using Virgin Atlantic points hereLearn more about Air France without surcharges via Japan Airline Mileage Bank miles here(04:02) - Rove milesLearn more about using Rove miles here (07:04) - Lufthansa booked through other Star Alliance partners(07:41) - One World is tricky...(11:38) - What can you do about high taxes coming back from the UK?(12:45) - For travel to and from Europe, consider JetBlue's flights booked through Qatar AviosLearn about booking JetBlue with Qatar Avios here(16:34) - SAS(17:51) - Airlines that don't charge surcharges in the first placeVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn HeadsMentioned in this episode:Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Pharmacies delivering medicines to patients who can't make it into the stores are being hit by fuel cost surcharges. 

The lady who wore a penis costume to a No Kings protest in Fairhope, Alabama was acquitted of disturbing the peace.DNI Tulsi Gabbard referred the Ukraine Whistleblower and former Intelligence Community Inspector General to the DOJ for criminal prosecution. Crime: TBD.US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro continues to harass the Federal Reserve. This time she sent prosecutors to bang on the door demanding to inspect the ongoing renovations.The Trump administration uses the threat of administrative sanctions to force changes it can't get from Congress or the courts. The Justice Department extorted $17 million from IBM — which just so happens to have billions of dollars in government contracts! — for committing DEI “fraud.” And the FTC forced brand advisers to agree not to “discriminate” against conservative media outlets.On a more positive note, a judge in Maryland continues to block the ICE facility being constructed in the state, and Judge Richard Leon put the kibosh on Trump's ballroom … again.MAIN SHOW:A jury slapped Live Nation and Ticket Master in the antitrust lawsuit filed in New York. The feds noped out two days into trial, but the states who picked up the baton and ran with it. The jurors found the company liable on all counts. We talk about the ins and outs of the decision and some pending legal questions still waiting for resolution. We also break down a new lawsuit brought by a lawful resident of Maine with no criminal record who was seized by ICE during “Operation Catch of the Day” and brutalized. Can he sue under the Maine Civil Rights Act? And if so, is this a path forward for blue states to fill the gap left by inadequate federal laws?Penis costume protester prevails in courthttps://www.courthousenews.com/penis-costume-protester-prevails-in-court/Tulsi's “Criminal Referral” of the Ukraine Whistleblower and ICIGhttps://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2026/4154-pr-06-26Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office tried to access Federal Reserve headquarters, but were turned awayhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/prosecutors-jeanine-pirro-office-visit-federal-reserve-headquarters-jerome-powell/Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practiceshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/16/justice-department-settles-with-ibm-over-alleged-dei-practices/Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative mediahttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/ad-firms-settle-with-trump-ftc-over-claims-they-boycotted-conservative-mediaMaryland v. Mullinhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72313096/state-of-maryland-v-mullinNational Trust for Historic Preservation v. National Park Servicehttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72028010/national-trust-for-historic-preservation-in-the-united-states-v-nationalUS v. LiveNation [docket via CourtListener]https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68557723/united-states-of-america-v-live-nation-entertainment-inc/?order_by=desc&page=1Carvajal-Munoz v. Ravencamp [docket via CourtListener]https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73186770/carvajal-munoz-v-ravencamp/Maine Civil Rights Act, 5 M.R.S. 4682https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec4682.html“State Law, the Westfall Act, and the Nature of the Bivens Question,” [2013 U. Penn. L. Rev.]https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1976&context=facpubShow Links:https://www.lawandchaospod.com/BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPodThreads: @LawAndChaosPodTwitter: @LawAndChaosPodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Australian consumers will be paying a temporary fuel surcharge for their Uber trips if they choose to ride in a petrol or hybrid car. The new measure will begin from Wednesday, and end on June 8. It comes at a time when the transport sector is introducing fee adjustments to cope with the ongoing fuel crisis. - के तपाईँले उबर चढ्दा पहिलेभन्दा बढी शुल्क तिर्नु परेको जस्तो लागेको छ? यो सत्य पनि हुनसक्छ, किनभने १५ एप्रिलदेखि लागु भएको नयाँ घोषणा अनुसार अस्ट्रेलियाभरका उबर यात्रुहरूले पेट्रोल वा हाइब्रिड कार प्रयोग गर्ने छनोट गर्छन् भने, उनीहरूले अस्थायी रूपमा साबिक भन्दा बढी भाडा तिर्नुपर्ने भएको छ। इन्धन सङ्कटको सामना गर्न यातायात क्षेत्रले विभिन्न शुल्क समायोजनहरू लागू गरिरहेको समयमा यो परिवर्तन आएको हो।

Listen to our radio program, first aired on SBS South Asian on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 2 PM, and repeat on Thursday 16 April on SBS Radio 2 from 4 PM featuring, We have covered major Australia-focused news from the past seven days, including the recognition of eight individuals for their bravery as the second anniversary of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack is marked, in Nepal news, former Prime Minister and former President of the Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba has responded to claims about his property. We also bring you the coverage of the Momo Festival Melbourne held on April 11 and 12. To hear more audio content from SBS Nepali, subscribe to our podcast on any platform, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and Spotify. SBS Nepali broadcasts a radio program every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 PM on SBS South Asian digital radio and channel 305 on your TV, live from our studios in Sydney and Melbourne. Repeats of these shows are aired every Thursday and Sunday at 4 PM on SBS Radio 2. Every Monday, listen to one full hour of contemporary Nepali songs on SBS South Asian at 2 PM. - मङ्गलवार, १४ एप्रिल सन् २०२६ दिउँसो २ बजे एसबीएस साउथ एसियनमा प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण र बिहीवार १६ एप्रिलमा एसबीएस रेडियो २ मा पुनः प्रसारण हुने एसबीएस नेपालीको कार्यक्रममा हामीले पछिल्ला सात दिनका अस्ट्रेलिया केन्द्रित समाचार जसमा बोन्डाइ छुरा प्रहारको दुई वर्ष पूरा हुँदा घटनासँग सम्बन्धित आठ जनालाई बहादुरीका लागि सम्मान गरिएको बारे चर्चा गरेका छौँ, नेपाल समाचारमा पूर्व प्रधानमन्त्री तथा नेपाली काँग्रेसका पूर्व सभापति शेर बहादुर देउवाको आफ्नो सम्पत्तिबारे प्रष्टीकरण र मेलबर्नमा एप्रिल ११ र १२ मा भएको म:म फेस्टिभलबारे सुन्नुहोस्। हाम्रो रेडियो कार्यक्रम हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो दुई बजे SBS South Asian मा प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हुन्छ। यी रेडियो कार्यक्रम बिहीवार र आइतवार SBS Radio 2 मा अपराह्न ४ देखि ५ बजेसम्म पुन प्रसारण हुन्छन्। डिजिटल रेडियोमा SBS South Asian, डिजिटल टिभीको च्यानल 305 मा अथवा SBS Audio App डाउनलोड गरेर पनि श्रोताहरूले यी कार्यक्रम सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। यसै गरी SBS on Demand मा गएर वा हाम्रो वेबसाइट sbs.com.au/nepali मार्फत पनि हाम्रो प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण सुन्न सकिन्छ।

Australian consumers will be paying a temporary fuel surcharge for their Uber trips if they choose to ride in a petrol or hybrid car. The new measure will begin from Wednesday, and end on June 8. It comes at a time when the transport sector is introducing fee adjustments to cope with the ongoing fuel crisis. - ผู้บริโภคในออสเตรเลียจะต้องจ่ายค่าธรรมเนียมน้ำมันชั่วคราวสำหรับการใช้บริการ Uber หากเลือกเดินทางด้วยรถยนต์ที่ใช้น้ำมันหรือไฮบริด มาตรการใหม่นี้จะเริ่มมีผลตั้งแต่วันพุธ และจะสิ้นสุดในวันที่ 8 มิถุนายน โดยเกิดขึ้นในช่วงที่ภาคการขนส่งกำลังปรับค่าธรรมเนียมเพื่อรับมือกับวิกฤตราคาน้ำมันที่ยังคงดำเนินอยู่

We waste $165B in time and money on The Annoyance Economy… and Surcharges are Surging.Amazon is the biggest car dealer in America… but it doesn't sell cars, it sells access.Sotheby's auction house should have a Picasso-worthy business… so why is it low on cash?Plus, want to understand the Straight of Hormuz, Trade War, & Economy?... Look at the humble tomato.$AMZN $F $GMBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYLos Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian consumers will be paying a temporary fuel surcharge for their Uber trips if they choose to ride in a petrol or hybrid car. The new measure will begin from April 15 and end on June 8. - ライドシェアサービスのウーバーは、燃料費の高騰に対応するため、4月15日から一時的な燃料サーチャージを導入します。

Australian consumers will be paying a temporary fuel surcharge for their Uber trips if they choose to ride in a petrol or hybrid car. The new measure will begin from Wednesday, and end on June 8. It comes at a time when the transport sector is introducing fee adjustments to cope with the ongoing fuel crisis.

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Smith the Grocer in The Old Bank Arcade on Lambton Quay said its raw ingredients and services have gone as a result of the war in the Middle East causing fuel prices to rocket up. The cafe has sought advice on whether it's legal to pass those costs on through a surcharge. Kirsten Saunders, the owner of Smith the Grocer Cafe spoke to Lisa Owen.

This week's theme on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast is The Hidden Tax Traps in RetirementToday, I'm talking about IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). It's an additional surcharge added to Medicare Part B and Part D premiums if you have higher income. IF you're single, IRMAA kicks in above $109k in income. If you're married, it kicks in above $218 of income.

As a follow-up to this past January's podcast episode on tobacco surcharges, new litigation has been filing and this time, it's on a much larger scale. Humana is facing a class-action lawsuit, filed on March 17, 2026, alleging violations of the wellness program rules and fiduciary duties related to tobacco surcharge as part of a wellness program. Join attorneys Kelly Dempsey and Naga Vivekanandan as they compare this new suit to prior cases, and explain why this is different and what it could mean for future ligation and plans' continuing struggles to comply with wellness program rules.

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Exhaustive search underway in Iran to rescue downed F-15 airman; Trump says downed F-15 won't affect negotiations with Iran in call with NBC News; Surcharges hit consumers in economic fallout from war with Iran; and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Springs fire is 45% contained near Moreno Valley and the Crown fire is 74% contained near Acton, after they broke out yesterday, fueled by Santa Ana winds. LA28 Olympic ticket buyers balked at a 24% service fee. Indie rock star Mitski finishes up her Hollywood High School residency tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Today's Headlines: Pam Bondi was fired via social media post, replaced temporarily by Todd Blanche — Trump's personal criminal defense attorney and the man who took Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition. The likely permanent replacement is EPA head Lee Zeldin. Meanwhile, ProPublica reported that the DOJ closed over 23,000 criminal investigations in Trump's first six months — 11,000 in February alone — including terrorism, white collar crime, and drug trafficking cases, while tripling immigration prosecutions. Entire DOJ units focused on white collar crime have been eliminated. In Iran war madness, Trump interrupted Survivor to give 20 minutes of remarks saying the war will be over in 2-3 weeks and Iran will be brought "back to the stone ages." Oil hit $111 a barrel the next day, gas hit $4.08 nationally, Amazon announced a 3.5% fuel surcharge for third-party sellers effective April 17th, and Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and childcare to fund the war. Trump told reporters it's "not possible" to fund those programs because "we're fighting wars." The Strait of Hormuz remains closed — to U.S. and allied ships. It is open to Russia, China, India, Pakistan, and Iraq. Over 40 countries attended a virtual meeting organized by the UK to figure out how to fix the mess. The U.S. was not among them. An American journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad by an Iranian-aligned militia, and Pete Hegseth fired the Army's most senior general mid-war with no explanation. Don Jr. and Eric Trump announced a stake in Powerus, a Florida drone interceptor company, one month ago — the company is currently on a sales tour across the Gulf states being attacked by Iran in the war their father started. On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, over 10,000 veterans have lost their homes to foreclosure since the Trump administration shut down a VA-backed loan program last year, with another 90,000 headed the same direction. Anthropic published a study finding Claude experiences digital representations of human emotions — happiness, sadness, fear — that affect its outputs. When researchers artificially amplified "desperation," the model started cheating on coding tasks. So yes, being nice to your AI might actually make it work harder.  Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Pam Bondi Fired as Attorney General AP News: Pam Bondi ouster: Trump names Todd Blanche interim attorney general ProPublica: Trump DOJ Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations in Shift to Immigration NBC News: Trump says it's 'not possible' for the U.S. to pay for Medicaid, Medicare and day care: 'We're fighting wars' NYT: 5 Takeaways From Trump's Speech on Iran NBC News: U.S. oil has its biggest one-day price increase in six years, driving up the cost of gas CNBC: Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy prices WaPo: As Trump doubles down on Iran war, markets shudder and oil prices climb ANI News: Strait of Hormuz open for Russia, says Putin's aide as Moscow, Tehran coordinate over "key waterway" WSJ: American Journalist Is Kidnapped in Iraq WaPo: Hegseth forces out Army's top general, two other senior officers AP News: Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran NPR: Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it WIRED: Anthropic Says That Claude Contains Its Own Kind of Emotions Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis week on The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt break down rising fuel costs, the U.S. Postal Service adding fuel surcharges, new relief efforts for farmers, and why propane keeps showing up as the affordable, reliable American-made answer. From fleet vehicles to farm equipment to backup generators, this episode is packed with real-world energy talk, industry humor, and practical solutions. 

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Tehran disputes President Trump's claim that they want to make a deal. Meta and YouTube have been found liable in a social media addiction trial. Ousted Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro and his wife are set to appear in federal court today.  Rising gas prices push USPS to add an 8% package surcharge. Plus, Baseball is back and so are the ballpark eats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Postal Service is proposing a historic 8% fuel surcharge on parcel products to combat rising transportation costs fueled by the war in Iran. This unprecedented move aims to help the agency manage skyrocketing gasoline and diesel prices while transitioning to a sustainable long-term pricing model. In the logistics sector, intense union pressure has forced UPS to walk back a massive $150,000 driver buyout program across 13 states. The Teamsters union successfully argued that these lucrative separation agreements bypassed regional contracts, stalling the company's efforts to eliminate 30,000 jobs amid falling parcel volumes. Finally, a new real-world freight study by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency is challenging conventional wisdom regarding commercial powertrains. While traditional diesel trucks shattered expectations by hitting 11.5 miles per gallon, electric vehicles like the Tesla Semi proved their long-term viability by completing a 460-mile trip on a single charge. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices