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Wholesale motor oil prices are rising rapidly, and industry executives warn of imminent shortages due to the war with Iran. The crisis stems from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to key Middle Eastern facilities. Experts say workarounds will likely be found but warn the solutions could potentially damage or compromise the … Read more
New York — In his two decades as a truck driver, Luis Sanchez has lugged everything from restaurant food to gravel across the country. It’s an isolating job with long hours; he passes the time listening to the radio. At truck stops and warehouses, he meets other drivers, many of them immigrants like himself. “We don’t … Read more
Passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are entering a critical window as far as possibly developing symptoms of the infection. Countries are taking different approaches to monitoring exposed travelers, including mandatory hospital quarantines and voluntary home isolation. Experts say the US strategy of not testing until symptoms appear may continue reading …
State Supreme Court races are normally quiet affairs in Georgia. Not anymore. Two liberal-backed challengers will attempt Tuesday to unseat conservative-supported incumbents. Former state Sen. Jen Jordan is running against Justice Sarah Warren, and personal injury attorney Miracle Rankin is facing Justice Charlie Bethel. Justice Benjamin Land is unopposed.continue reading …
The 30-year US Treasury yield has surged to 5.2%, its highest level since 2007, driven by inflation fears from the Iran war. Borrowing costs are rising across the economy as investors demand higher yields amid energy shocks and government deficits. The bond market selloff may increase mortgage rates and the cost of business loans while … Read more
Scientists say they have discovered more than 1,100 previously unknown species in the world’s oceans over the past year. Among them are a worm living in a glass sponge, a “ghost shark” and a carnivorous “death ball” sponge. The findings underscore how much we still don’t know about marine life and the urgent need to … Read more
Gasoline prices have surged more than 50% since the start of the war in Iran. Experts say driving slower, maintaining your car and planning trips can significantly reduce fuel costs. Switching to electric or hybrid vehicles offers long-term protection from oil price spikes. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. Gasoline prices are up … Read more
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in their GOP runoff for the state’s Senate seat. The endorsement upends the plans of Senate Republican leaders, who believed Cornyn would be a better candidate in the general election. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. President Donald Trump … Read more
LondonAP — Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday said he is pulling out of the grass-court grand slam event next month because of his lingering wrist injury. Alcaraz injured his right wrist at the Barcelona Open last month and had already withdrawn from the the French Open that starts this weekend. He won the clay-court … Read more
The Defense Department’s internal watchdog has said it is evaluating US Southern Command’s operations that have included strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. It comes as the strikes, which have targeted nearly 60 vessels and killed over 190 people since they began last fall, have been heavily scrutinized continue … Read more
