US Diesel Prices Surge to Record High as Iran Conflict Drags On
Diesel averages hit $5.85 per gallon, surpassing the 2022 peak, as Strait of Hormuz volatility drives energy costs upward ahead of midterm…
Month: September 2026
Inside Manchester’s 1980s Fashion Hub: Affleck’s Palace
BBC's 1986 footage highlights Affleck's Palace, the Manchester market that became a key destination for students and designers like Jeff Banks.
Germany Pushes for Stricter EU Visas for Russians Following Sabotage Attacks
Berlin urges EU partners to tighten tourist visa rules for Russian citizens after a Belarusian national with a Russian passport is investigated…
Tesla’s Cybercab Launches Amid Federal Safety Investigation
Tesla's driverless Cybercab began service in Austin even as NHTSA opens an audit query into whether it meets federal safety standards.
Business
Portugal Opens Negotiations with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa for TAP Privatisation
The Portuguese government has initiated talks with both bidders for TAP Air Portugal, seeking to narrow the field before a final sale…
SNAP Soda Bans Cut Purchases; Gen Z Blurs Gambling and Investing Lines
New research shows SNAP soda restrictions reduced purchases by 12.4%, while Gen Z increasingly treats sports betting as a form of investing.
Technology
CD Sales Surge 58% in H1 2026 Amid Retro Tech Revival
RIAA data reveals CD revenue hit $171.1 million in the first half of 2026, driven by Gen Z nostalgia and a broader…
Sports
US Dominates China in FIBA World Cup Opener
The United States secured a comfortable victory over China in their FIBA World Cup opening match.
Nepal Tunnel Rescues Spark Hope After Deadly Floods
Two survivors pulled from a tunnel in Nepal over a week after floods killed more than 1,300 people, offering hope to families…
Business
July Black Sea Casualties Exceed Total War Deaths, Threatening Grain Exports
Deadly escalation in the Black Sea has killed more seafarers in July than the entire preceding war, halting grain shipments and raising…