Oil prices jump above $100 for first time in four years
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world. Source link
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Boeing Knew About Flaws in UPS Plane That Crashed in Louisville, N.T.S.B. Says
In a report Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board said fractures that appeared to have led the left engine to separate from the plane’s wing had occurred at least four other times. Source link
British Columbia Ends Program That Aimed to Curb Arrests of Drug Users
The three-year pilot program did not deliver the results hoped for, the health minister said. It had allowed drug users to avoid criminal charges for possessing small amounts of illegal substances. Source link
Instagram to start parent alerts for teen suicide, self-harm searches
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., exits Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, California, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Instagram said Thursday that it will alert parents when teens repeatedly search for suicide and self-harm terms as parent company Meta comes under scrutiny…
‘Why dress like the bride?’ Maryam Nawaz’s look at her son’s second wedding sparks internet debate |
Maryam Nawaz’s son Junaid Safdar’s recent wedding to Shanzeh Ali in Lahore has ignited a social media frenzy. While the bride’s Indian designer ensembles sparked debate, Maryam Nawaz’s own striking outfits drew accusations of overshadowing the bride, dividing public opinion on her fashion choices at the grand celebration. Junaid Safdar, son of Pakistani leader Maryam…
Brits Critics’ Choice: Jacob Alon crowned winner
PA Media Jacob Alon joins the ranks of Adele and Sam Fender who have previously won the award Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon has been named as the winner of the Brits Critics’ Choice Award. The Fife-born musician saw off competition from soul singer Sienna Spiro and east London artist Rose Gray, known for her infectious…
Europe switches on first microgrid data center in Dublin
A CGI image of what the complete microgrid-connected AVK and Pure DC facility will look like in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo: Pure Data Centres Group) (Photo: Pure Data Centres Group) Just outside Ireland’s capital, Dublin, a data center has become the first in Europe to turn to an independent, so-called “islanded,” microgrid to keep its servers…
6-7 dating trend explained: Why Gen Z do not want a perfect partner, and are choosing calm over chaos |
Considering the online dating culture today, finding love feels like an endless swipe-right maze with too many options, blurry lines, and that nagging “What are we?” question. That’s when 6-7 dating, Gen Z’s cheeky new label, is becoming popular on TikTok and Instagram. It’s not about fireworks or fairy-tale obsession. Instead, it’s picking someone who’s…
Lawmakers Are Split After Classified Briefings on Venezuela
Republicans praised what they characterized as a narrow and well-executed plan, while Democrats expressed alarm, warning that the mission was vaguely defined. Source link
Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty
Two key supporters of Russia’s war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang. Source link