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A fuel nozzle hangs from a gas pump at a fuel station in Guwahati, India, on March 11, 2026. Oil prices have reversed from recent highs and fallen to around $90 per barrel following U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on the Iran conflict. Markets remain volatile as traders closely monitor developments in the geopolitical situation. (Photo by David Talukdar/NurPhoto, Getty Images)Null Photo | Null Photo | Getty ImagesIndia’s consumer inflation rate rose for the fourth consecutive month to 3.21% in February from 2.75% in the previous month.The main inflation rate was in line with economists’ expectations for a 3.1% rise…
While planning the ongoing operation, the Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S. attack, according to multiple sources. President Donald Trump’s national security team has failed to fully explain the potential consequences of what some officials have described as the worst-case scenario currently facing the administration, officials said. Officials said some of the official pre-operation planning meetings were attended by key officials from the Departments of Energy and Treasury, but agency analysis and forecasting, an integral part of past administrations’ decision-making processes, took a backseat. Officials acknowledged…
Ferrari brought an innovative rotating rear wing called the Macarena to the Chinese Grand Prix, and Lewis Hamilton is proud of his team for “pushing and chasing” the upgrade early in the season.The Scuderia caused a stir when it unveiled its SF-26 car’s unique rear wing design for the first time on the penultimate day of testing in Bahrain last month. Instead of the usual method of flattening the upper element of the rear wing to reduce drag when the car is in straight-line mode, Ferrari’s design rotates into an upside-down position. The design did not make it to last…
Dating app maker Bumble is venturing into generative AI. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Bumble introduced a new AI assistant it calls “Bee.” The assistant is designed to be a personal matchmaker, learning users’ “values, relationship goals, communication style, lifestyle, and dating intentions” through private chats. Then use those insights to find more relevant matches for your users. Bee is currently in the pilot phase and being tested internally, but Bumble founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd told investors that the company will soon launch a beta version. The company envisions that with Bee, it will be…
Travelers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, on Monday, March 9, 2026. Mark Felix | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesFuel prices have soared since the US and Israel attacked Iran about two weeks ago, and airfares are already rising. Consumers’ desire to travel this year will likely determine how much.Cathay Pacific Airways announced on Thursday that it will nearly double the fuel surcharge on its tickets from March 18th.Earlier this week, Australia’s Qantas Airways announced it would increase fares to cover costs, Scandinavian Airlines said “unusually rapid and significant…
A U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker tanker aircraft flies over Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. Jack Ghez | AFP | Getty ImagesThe U.S. military said Thursday that a KC-135 military refueling plane crashed while flying over Iraq and that the crash was “not caused by enemy fire.” U.S. Central Command said in a statement that the incident involved two aircraft and occurred in friendly airspace. One of the planes crashed in western Iraq, while the second landed safely, it added. “The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and a rescue operation is underway, U.S. Central…
Evan Gesand, Tyrick Mitchell and Chris Richards wasted a golden opportunity when they were booed for their performance for Crystal Palace after their side drew 0-0 in the last-16 first leg with Larnaca at Selhurst Park.High winds and heavy rain did little to the Eagles’ cause, but so did coach Oliver Glassner’s team. Brennan Johnson’s experimental hybrid wingback role backfired in Daniel Munoz’s absence. Meanwhile, Jean-Philippe Mateta, making his first appearance since failing to join Milan on deadline day, was also jeered by some in the crowd. Everything could have been different if Gesand had fired home Jorgen Strand Larsen’s…
Rox, a startup developing autonomous AI agents to boost sales productivity, has raised a new round of funding that values the company at $1.2 billion, according to multiple sources. The funding included a major investment from returning backer General Catalyst, two of the people said. Rox and General Catalyst did not respond to TechCrunch’s requests for comment. At the time of the financing, which closed last year, Rocks was expected to end 2025 with annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $8 million, according to two people familiar with the deal. In November 2024, Rocks announced that it had raised a total…
File photo: People queue in front of the Foot Locker shoe store in Zurich, Switzerland, on November 27, 2020, during the Black Friday sale. Arndt Wiegmann | Reutersdicks sporting goods announced Thursday that its holiday quarter beat expectations, but the retailer issued a weak profit outlook for the year ahead as the Foot Locker acquisition continues to weigh on revenue. The company expects adjusted earnings per share of $13.50 to $14.50 in fiscal 2026, below analysts’ expectations of $14.67, according to LSEG. Dick’s said it expects Foot Locker to return to both profit and sales growth this year, but it…
For much of last year, the US government sought to drain Russia’s war machine of cash by eliminating one of its most loyal customers, India. Under President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign, the White House imposed high tariffs on many of New Delhi’s exports and sanctioned two of the Kremlin’s biggest oil companies. The strategy seemed to be working. India has not completely eliminated its dependence on Russian oil, but it has significantly reduced its purchases in favor of supplies from the Middle East. However, last week’s joint attack on Iran by the United States and Israel effectively closed the Strait…