Diesel Export Ban Could Raise U.S. Gas Prices, Economists Warn
Experts say a U.S. diesel export ban may initially lower diesel prices but ultimately result in higher gas prices due to refinery production adjustments
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U.S. Fast-Food Menus Shift to Appeal to GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Users
Major U.S. fast-food chains like McDonald's and Shake Shack are altering menus to include more low-calorie, high-protein options tailored for customers on GLP-1 weight-loss…
YouTube Creators Redefine Hollywood’s New Filmmaking Path
YouTube-born filmmakers led by young directors have driven record-breaking 2026 box office success, signaling a shift in how Hollywood discovers and markets new talent
U.S. Diesel Prices Surge, Straining Schools, Farms, and Small Businesses
Diesel prices near $6.50 per gallon are driving up operational costs for schools, farmers, and local businesses, creating significant budget pressures across multiple sectors
Disney Increases Prices for Disney+ and Hulu Subscriptions
Disney has raised prices on its Disney+ and Hulu streaming plans, with ad-free subscriptions climbing by up to 13% and bundled offerings also seeing…
Study Finds Female Screenwriters Drive Greater Film Profits Despite Unequal Budgets
Research shows films written by women generate higher profits and returns on investment, yet female directors rarely receive comparable production budgets
Converse Withdraws Sneaker Ad Following Racism Allegations
Converse has removed an Instagram ad featuring K-pop star Karina after critics said it evoked racist imagery, and issued a public apology for the…
FTC Intervenes to Block Anticompetitive Deal Between Beretta and Ruger
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has accepted a consent order to halt anticompetitive risks from a stock purchase agreement linking firearm makers Beretta and…
Mortgage Rates Near 7%, Homebuyers Face Growing Affordability Challenges
Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.95%, the highest since early 2025, intensifying affordability issues and prolonging struggles for prospective homebuyers like Thomas Louis
FleetCor to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges Over Hidden Fuel Card Fees
FleetCor, now Corpay, agrees to a $100 million settlement with the FTC over allegations of deceptive fee practices and misleading savings claims tied to…