Rising Gas Prices Have Drivers Asking, ‘Is This for Real?’
The New York Times
The average price of a gallon of gasoline is up more than 10 percent in the last week, leading some consumers to rethink their routines and spending.
Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.
High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge.
Countries already walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and chaotic U.S. policymaking are facing potentially lasting economic damage.
A Washington Post appeal for information about the military qualified as prohibited “solicitation,” according to defense officials.
The technology giant’s siding with Anthropic in its fight against the Pentagon stands out in an era when big companies have tended to keep quiet.
Drivers are paying an average of 20 percent more at the pump since the strikes on Iran began. The global oil price was higher and stocks were mixed.
Whether President Trump signaled that he may soon end the military strikes is weighing on the minds of investors, executives and others.
Ms. Stockwell, who recently left The Washington Post, is the third person named to the job in the past three years.
Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.
Pet owners are extending their health beliefs and practices to their furry friends.
The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.
Elliott Hill is traveling the globe to meet with leagues, teams and athletes to rebuild connections and spur a turnaround for the world’s largest athletic-wear company.
A new generation of cryptocurrency, pegged to the dollar, is growing rapidly, promising faster payments and potentially lower interest rates. But regulators and bankers warn of risks.