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Fuel prices didn’t skyrocket before. Here’s why they could shoot up this time

A crude oil tanker at a port in South Korea in May. South Korea has diversified its crude streams, on top of increased purchases of US crude.

New York City to ban firms from using subscription traps, officials say

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had campaigned on a promise to make New York City more affordable and took office in January.

US govt pays energy firm $167m to halt offshore wind farm in latest such deal

The Trump administration is trying to throttle the development of offshore wind power by paying firms to abandon their planned investments.

Wall St indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism

All three of Wall Street’s major indexes tumbled in the previous session as investors priced in the likelihood of Fed rate hikes.

US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

The justices upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge against Ali Hemani, who was a regular marijuana user.

Wall Street closes lower on Fed rate hike bets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 499.18 points, or 0.96 per cent, to 51,494.99.

Twelve people killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash, emergency responders say

The crash occurred near Butler Memorial Airport, and authorities said the victims included skydivers and a pilot.

Ex-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau watches World Cup opener in US, not Canada

Images appeared online that purported to show former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau watching the US play Paraguay in the World Cup on June 12 with girlfriend and singer Katy Perry, who was part of the pre-match opening ceremony.

Palestinian detained pending trial in Greece over suspected Hamas links

Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texas calf as parasite crosses border from Mexico

US cattle ranchers attending a presentation on the threat of the New World Screwworm in La Grange, Texas on May 1.

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