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Cangzhou, China — Hundreds of miles away from where Chinese leader Xi Jinping will roll out the red carpet for President Donald Trump this week, a shadowy ecosystem has been operating for years, pumping billions of dollars into Iran’s economy and now supporting its survival against the United States. These are the ports, pipelines and refineries of Shandong province and its borderlands, where vast structures of oil storage tanks and the outline of long, slender chimneys jut out from the barren coastal plain. Here, so-called “teapot refineries” – small independent oil companies operating with permission from the Chinese government -…
Lionel Richie already has a strong bond with Sofia Richie’s boy HenryIt’s time for Lionel Richie to follow a calling. The call occurred at a Prince concert in 1984, when the Grammy Award winner and his first wife, Brenda Harvey, were attacked by a 3-year-old girl who was playing the tambourine alone on stage. That child was Nicole Camille Escobedo, the daughter of musician Pete Escobedo and his ex-girlfriend Karen Moss. And both Lionel and Barbara felt that Nicky, as everyone called him, would be better off living with his parents while they figured things out. “Obviously they loved her…
Atlético Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name on co-hosts the United States’ injury list.Published May 12, 2026May 12, 2026Atlético Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle, the La Liga club announced, dealing a major blow to America’s hopes of competing at next month’s World Cup.”Cardoso was injured during training last Thursday, suffering a severe sprain affecting his joints,” Atlético said in a statement on Monday.It is the latest setback for Cardoso, whose debut season at Atletico was hampered by injury. The 24-year-old also had limited minutes in the international match in March, playing just 45…
A pedestrian walks in front of Domino’s Pizza in San Francisco on December 9, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty Imagesfrom domino pizza Applebee’s said restaurant chains reported slowing sales in March due to higher gas prices. The U.S. war with Iran pushed average gasoline prices nationwide to more than $4.50 per gallon, contributing to a new record low in consumer sentiment. As consumers pay more for fuel, they are looking to save money in other areas. A survey of drivers conducted by Numerator found that 43% of respondents have cut back on eating out or takeout since gas prices started rising.”March…
An Amazon employee pulls a cart loaded with packages in New York City on July 12, 2022.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesAmazon is rolling out “ultra-fast” delivery to get packages to consumers in 30 minutes or less in dozens of cities across the U.S., the company announced Tuesday, marking its most aggressive push into quick commerce to date. The company began testing a service called Amazon Now in several U.S. cities in December. It has also started delivering within 15 minutes in parts of Brazil, Mexico, India and the United Arab Emirates. Amazon said in a blog post that it…
If you go to buy your favorite Calbee chips in Japan and find a familiar black and white bag, it’s not a printing error. The Japanese snack maker announced Tuesday that it will temporarily change its packaging to grayscale and eliminate its typical bright, eye-catching colors in stores nationwide due to supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war. The company said in a statement that the move was in response to “supply instability affecting certain raw materials amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.” “This measure is aimed at maintaining a stable supply of products.” The black and white…
Summer House’s Kyle Cooke slams West Wilson’s ‘brutal’ behavior during reunion shootKyle Cook is bringing in the receipts. The Summer House star claimed in a first look at the season 10 reunion that he has proof that co-star West Wilson was dating someone else while he rekindled his romance with Ciara Miller last summer and started a new relationship with current girlfriend Amanda Batula. In a teaser that aired during the NBCUniversal Upfront event on May 11, Kyle encouraged Ciara and co-stars Carl Radke, Mia Calabrese, and Ben Waddell to keep an eye on West’s “liability” when it comes time…
Deciding when to claim Social Security retirement benefits is one of the biggest financial decisions retirees make.Some social media influencers recently claimed to have cracked the code on that decision, but experts say the calculations they’re using lack important context.Some influential people argue that people should start collecting Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. That’s because if you delay, your monthly check may be higher, but if you start early, your accumulated benefits could be even higher.The idea is based on the “break-even” age, the point at which delaying benefits results in more total income than claiming…
Economists at British think tank Capital Economics have warned that a change at the top of Britain’s government could lead to higher borrowing costs. Ruth Gregory and Joe Maher said they expected Keir Starmer’s potential successor to be “less fiscally disciplined” and to increase public spending. Mr Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves imposed tough spending rules on the government aimed at reducing the country’s debt burden and boosting economic growth. However, it led to some tough decisions and the desired goal was not achieved yet. Mr. Gregory and Mr. Maher said the new leader could scrap tough…
It’s been a minute since the Desperate Housewives star lived on Wisteria Lane, but then she found a new address IRL.”I’ve spent my entire adult life here,” Eva told Marie Claire in November 2024 about leaving Los Angeles. “But even before[the pandemic]happened, things were changing. The atmosphere was different. Then COVID-19 happened and things reached breaking point. Whether it’s homelessness or taxes, I don’t want to blame California. I feel like this chapter of my life is over now.”Therefore, in recent years, the actress, her husband José Bastón, and their son Santiago have been splitting their time between Mexico and…