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Iran war live: US vows ‘economic D-Day’; Tehran threatens Gulf oil exports

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.

The next big oil trade may have nothing to do with oil stocks

U.S. vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports

Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf "if the economic war continues."

One of Exxon's Biggest Oil Fields Is Running Out of Room to Grow. Here's Why That's Not a Crisis.

Security Council LIVE: Drone strikes and political impasse in Libya

As Libya faces a political impasse delaying long-planned elections alongside clashes and drone strikes that left a major oil refinery ablaze, the Security Council heard the latest updates, with an activist warning that the collision of extreme heat, water scarcity and environment

Oil prices fall as investors await 'toughest' U.S. sanctions on Iran

Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran.

Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools

The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

Why oil markets are ignoring Trump's "truths"

Data: Roll Call, Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Oil price changes in response to President Trump's social media posts about the Iran war have been shrinking over time, an Axios analysis shows. Why it matters: Oil price changes ripple throughout the U.S.

Scoop: Mike Rogers-AIPAC rupture roils Michigan Senate race

Allies of Mike Rogers , Michigan's GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate, have asked AIPAC not to advertise on his behalf, triggering a rupture with the powerful but polarizing pro-Israel group. Rogers spoke with AIPAC chair Michael Tuchin in Los Angeles last week. The next day, AIPAC

Woodside oil spill plan under fire as approval decision nears

Peppermint oil lowers blood pressure in just 20 days

Peppermint oil may have an unexpected benefit for people with mildly high blood pressure. Adults who took a small dose twice daily for 20 days saw their systolic blood pressure fall by an average of 8.5 mmHg, while a placebo group showed little change. Researchers say the inexpen

Saudi oil logistics roiled again by Houthis’ Red Sea threat

Saudi Arabia's costly workarounds illustrate the ongoing trade friction imposed by a war that's expanded more widely, and dragged on far longer, than initially thought.

How Oil Spills In The Ocean Get Cleaned Up

Oil spills can create some devastating ecological damage. But a few different methods help to both contain and remove this oil from the ocean.

Israel’s war on Gaza forces Palestinians to rely on ‘Stone Age’ toilets

The displaced in Gaza are struggling to find safe, discreet and sanitary toilets amid health crisis.

Laser-cut aluminum foil could replace costly terahertz polarizers

When physicists at the ARC Centre for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) needed a key component for their terahertz experiments, they ran into a frustrating problem—they needed tiny optical devices, known as wire-grid polarizers, but these cost thousands of dollars each.

Tom’s Hardware Innovation Awards 2026: Progress amid turmoil

The tech industry faces unprecedented challenges as the continued disruption from AI-driven shortages has driven pricing to record highs and supplies to record lows. However, even amidst the damage we've seen in the PC market, the industry is still moving forward, giving us plent

Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz

Iraqi President Nizar Amidi says his country's territory will not be used to launch attacks against any other state.

Borneo forest fires spike again: Why El Niño isn’t the sole culprit

Kalimantan’s land fires aren’t just down to El Niño—they are caused by soil losing its ability to hold water. Prevention must start by restoring the soil’s natural balance.

The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?

In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.

Ludicrous, nonsensical, an affront to canon — 'Strange New Worlds'' puppet episode is an instant classic

SPOILERS AHEAD! ANYONE YET TO WATCH "LEVEL-FIVE TRANSPORTER ACCIDENT" SHOULD PROCEED WITH CAUTION TO AVOID VIOLATING TEMPORAL PRIME DIRECTIVES. Back in the late '70s and early '80s, A-list stars were queuing up to guest on "The Muppet Show". Over five glorious seasons, the likes

Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for August 2026

We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for August 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.

Careful, the new Plague Tale game appears to have leaked a week ahead of launch

Plague Tale fans beware: the new game, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, appears to have been cracked and shared online a week before release. It means spoilers may start appearing online, so be careful what you watch and read. Read more

Mexican governor facing US drug charges says leaving office

Embroiled in drug trafficking charges, Ruben Rocha Moya has asked for another leave of absence just days after returning to his position as Sinaloa state governor.

Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end the Ukraine war.

AIA announces longest "ongoing slump" for architecture revenues

The American Institute of Architecture has announced the longest ever slump in architecture revenues in the US measured by the ABI index, citing "macroeconomic uncertainty" associated with rising oil prices. Today, the July report of the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (AB

The 6-Year Battle Over a Brooklyn Bridge Park Bathroom

A condo owner sued over the sound of flushing toilets. Three renovations later, the bathroom is still closed.

Antarctic bacteria share ‘life-support’ genes to survive extreme conditions

Existence is hard in the frozen Antarctic soil – and microbes use ‘horizontal gene transfer’ to share the tools that keep them alive.

Salt and Smoke Margarita With Mezcal and Lemon

With black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and Castelvetrano olives, this margarita is for the savory drink lovers.

In California’s Biggest Cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a Top Source of Crime Guns

Turner’s Outdoorsman on Mohawk Street in Bakersfield, California, sits on a busy intersection across from an oil drilling site. Over the past three years, this sporting goods store sold more than 16,000 firearms — and also appeared hundreds of times during criminal investigations

Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region

With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia—but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole.

AI mapping reveals hidden stage of Arctic freeze with climate implications

As autumn gives way to winter across the Arctic, the ground doesn't immediately freeze solid. Instead, soils often linger near the freezing point for days or even weeks in a phase called the zero curtain. In a new NASA-led study, researchers produced high-resolution maps of the A

This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever

A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of the laugh track. Along the way there were Nazis, spoils of war, and more than one accidental encounter. Tying together th

Diptyque Debuts “Les Rituels de Soin” Body Care and Artisanal Home Range

Summary Diptyque's Les Rituels de Soin Collection draws inspiration from ancient bathing rituals.Morning and evening routines feature candles, gels, oils, scrubs and balms crafted with natural ingredients.Releasing in September, the collection includes decorative objects, refilla

Pas Normal Studios Elevates Off-Bike Lifestyle With FW26 Off-Race Collection

Summary Pas Normal Studios has officially announced its Autumn/Winter 2026 Off-Race collection engineered for off-bike routinesThe comprehensive modular line features technical down liners boiled wool jackets and tech corduroy pantsCycling-derived details like rear zippered stora

China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use

As geopolitical turmoil forces ships to find new trade routes, melting Arctic ice offers a tempting shortcut.

Rising data center backlash shakes up midterm races

As public pushback to data centers boils over, politicians on both sides of the aisle are racing to distance themselves from the controversial facilities. Key swing state candidates are scrambling to endorse stricter data center policies and accusing their opponents of being too

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news - AP News

Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news AP News Iran’s Top Politicians Urge an End to the War WSJ Iran says ‘world approved our victory’ over the US The Hill Oil prices are little changed after Iran's president indicates Teh