Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
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‘This is not the country I moved to’: the British Indians showing support for Nigel Farage | Reform UK
Savitha Prakash, an NHS doctor living in the London borough of Harrow, believes there are similarities between the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, and India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi. “He’s [Modi] one of those people, like Nigel, he walks the talk. He made [a] difference to the country,” said Prakash, who chairs Reform UK’s branch…
This Earth Day, three experts share tips on how to feel hopeful about the environment
Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. And today, in honor of Earth Day, we’re going to talk about why you should actually be excited about our planet’s future—yeah, really. At Scientific American, we’re very aware that most folks don’t need a calendar reminder to make them think about issues like pollution…
Why wearing green or carrying $50 bills is bad luck at the Kentucky Derby
Is it bad luck to wear green or carry $50 at the Kentucky Derby? You’ll be swimming in a sea of bright colors during Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs, but there’s one color you might steer clear of when selecting your outfit. The only color typically frowned upon is green, but only for horse…
Oil Prices Climb as Cease-Fire Uncertainty Deepens
Investors wrestled with uncertainty about the cease-fire between the United States and Iran.
Lamine Yamal’s World Cup status unclear after Barcelona injury | Football News
Lamine Yamal pulled up injured when scoring the winning goal for Barcelona in their La Liga win against Celta Vigo. Published On 23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026 The consensus World Cup favourite could be in danger of missing its top attacking option after Spanish forward Lamine Yamal sustained an injury while playing for Barcelona on…
Treasury yields tick higher as U.S.-Iran standoff persists
Treasury yields ticked higher on Thursday as investors await updates on the resumption of U.S.-Iran peace talks and the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index print for April, due later in the day. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was up more than 2 basis points…
Rise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper records | DVLA
More than 18,000 vehicles are being used in the UK without proper records of where their owners live, it has emerged, part of what a Labour MP has called an increasing problem of “ghost owners” who cannot be held accountable for their driving. According to a freedom of information request to the Driver and Vehicle…
Kyle and Jackie O fight: The $3 million ‘bonus’ mystery in ARN’s bombshell countersuit against Kyle and Jackie O
Kyle Sandilands was handed a $3 million bonus to sign his $100 million contract with KIIS FM, but his co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson was given no such deal. That is according to cross-claim court documents filed by ARN against Sandilands, 54, demanding he pay back $2.6million – or 87.92 per cent of his bonus, equating…
L’Oréal hails ‘lipstick effect’ as war drives sales of small beauty comforts
Cosmetics group’s chief also credits recovery in Chinese market as revenues in Europe and north Asia grow