Since February, rising gas prices have added to inflation.
[Gas prices don’t move in lock step with crude, usually trailing increases or drops by a few days.
Month: March 2026
California studio helps autistic adults channel creativity into Hollywood careers
Artists with autism at Exceptional Minds create visual effects for Hollywood films like Gladiator II A powerful scene in the action epic “Gladiator II” had one big problem: a camera crew was visible behind actor Paul Mescal as his character prepared for a high-stakes battle. Jack Zimmerman, a visual effects artist, erased the intrusion to … Read more
Drone strikes near Dubai airport deepen Gulf aviation chaos
Bahrain moves Gulf Air and cargo planes to alternative airports to maintain safe and efficient operations Emirates’ planes sit on the tarmac of Dubai International Airport after two drones came down in the vicinity of the airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Two … Read more
A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants
[Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.
US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target any ship trying to pass through key waterway Tankers are seen off the coast of Fujairah, as Iran vows to fire on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The US Navy has … Read more
Microsoft Takes a Stand Against the Trump Administration in Anthropic Fight
[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.
Democrats Demand Accountability from Hegseth on Iranian School Strike
A majority of Senate Democrats called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to disclose whether the U.S. carried out the deadly attack.
Tehran Has Long Suffered Filthy Air. Fuel Called ‘Mazut’ Is to Blame.
The low-grade oil has been used to fuel power plants amid Iran’s international isolation. Tanks of mazut may now be burning near the city.
Faysal Quraishi defends Hania Aamir’s Rs2 million podcast fee
In a recent Ramazan transmission, hosted by Pakistani actor and TV Host Faysal Quraishi, he discussed Hania Aamir’s hefty podcast appearance fee with FHM podcast host, Adnan Faisal. Approaching the conversation, Quraishi asked Faysal, “You had a payment issue with someone. An artist demanded Rs2 million from you. Please tell us about it”. Faysal replied … Read more
PM Shehbaz, Iranian president reaffirm Pakistan–Iran cooperation in phone call
Leaders discuss regional developments, stressing stability, cooperation and continued diplomatic coordination A combination picture of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. PHOTOS: FILE Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the prevailing regional situation during a phone conversation on Wednesday, according to an official state The discussion focused on … Read more
