US diesel prices cross $6 a gallon amid Iran war

Diesel prices in the US hit yet another record Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. The national average of nearly $6.06 is up from $5.85 last week and almost $3.71 this time last year, according to motor club AAA.Higher diesel prices mean…

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In 1870, goats were left on a tiny Seychelles island; 50 years later, conservationists had to eradicate them to save its native ecosystem |

A feral goat. Image Credit: Scott Bauer/Wikimedia commons The introduction of goats to Seychelles islands created a long-term conservation problem, with one of the earliest eradication efforts recorded on Aride Island in 1920. The study titled ‘Introduced mammals on Western Indian Ocean islands’ documents how introduced mammals became targets of conservation programmes across the Western…

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Kim Soo Hyun wins latest advertising lawsuit worth 577 million KRW: Actor to keep the entire amount after final verdict |

Kim Soo Hyun wins KRW 577 million advertising case. (Instagram) For the past year, actor Kim Soo Hyun has been legally involved in a case regarding the late Kim Sae Ron. Following allegations about their dating history, Soo Hyun was sued by multiple brands for damages because of the controversy. This included the returns he…

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China Southern to resume Guangzhou-Delhi flights after 6 years ahead of Xi’s Brics visit | India News

Air connectivity between India and China has gradually improved in recent months. China Southern Airlines will restart regular passenger flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi from September 21, the Global Times reported on Saturday.The announcement came ahead of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s visit to India for the Brics summit. The airline said the resumption would…

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California Social Media Restrictions: California governor signs law to limit U-16s social media risks

California governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children’s safety online, including one that prohibits social media companies from serving addictive features to users under 16 years old. During a signing ceremony, Newsom described the restrictions as “better” than Australia’s ban for all users under…

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FM calls for tech body for stronger global voice

FM Sitharaman at Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai MUMBAI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman called upon tech companies to promote a federated industry platform to give India’s technology sector a stronger collective voice in global markets and regulatory discussions.“There may be merit in considering a federated industry platform that brings together the broader Indian technology…

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