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Iran’s strangulation in the Strait of Hormuz has sparked global concerns that fuel pumps will run dry, but it has also caused discomfort in the mouths of some restaurateurs and street vendors in India, with samosas disappearing from menus and the ubiquitous chai in some parts of the country missing its usual aroma. The world’s fastest-growing major economy imports about 85% of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Middle East, much of it used to cook food for its 1.4 billion people. With supplies affected by the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the government has begun diverting precious fuel away…
15. To film the scenes between the actors and the CGI-rendered Scooby, the producers either lined up shots with giant stuffed animals or, in the case of Lillard holding the dog, used a giant stuffed animal bag. “What you really see is that Matthew is just a wonderfully aware actor who always feels that Scooby is there,” Gosnell said. “Matthew made him more realistic than anything else we could have done. He made it so easy for the animators to put Scooby there.” 16. Neil Fanning was originally hired to do Scooby’s vocals during rehearsals, but Gosnell revealed that “he…
Three weeks after the U.S. attack on Iran, respondents to a CNBC Fed survey expect oil prices to remain high for months, inflation to rise and economic growth to take a slight hit. But they think there’s still a chance the Fed will cut rates this year.Thirty-two respondents, including fund managers, analysts and economists, predict on average that the price of oil will be $88 per barrel in six months. If that happens, the consumer price index will rise by 0.5 points and the growth rate will fall by 0.3 percentage points. The probability of a recession in the next…
If you want to maintain healthy hair, you need a healthy scalp. Specifically, it’s about cleaning your scalp. Whether you’re trying to grow hair, regulate sebum production, or get rid of dandruff, board-certified trichologist Aga Tompkins says it all starts with a squeaky clean scalp. “Hair growth begins in the hair follicle, so scalp health directly impacts hair length, strength, and density,” Aga explains. “When hair follicles become inflamed, clogged, or undernourished, hair can become weak, fall out easily, or grow more slowly.” For solutions, “gentle cleansing, targeted scalp treatments, and avoiding harsh or stripping formulas can help restore balance,”…
Iran is scheduled to play three of its 2026 FIFA World Cup group games in the United States, but the alternative match will be in Mexico.Published March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Iran’s national team continues to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has no intention of withdrawing from the tournament, but will “boycott” matches in the United States, head of soccer Mehdi Taj has claimed.Iran was one of the first countries to qualify for the finals, but its participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February.Recommended stories…
A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces goes to the basket against the Phoenix Mercury during Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Oct. 10, 2025.Mike Lawrence | National Basketball Association | Getty ImagesThe WNBA and Players Association have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, the teams announced in a joint statement Wednesday morning. “We have agreed on the key elements of a new collective bargaining agreement,” the statement said. “While we still need to finalize a formal term sheet, the progress made in these discussions represents a transformative step for…
Editor’s note: In this CNN Travel Series, you may see ads adjacent to each highlighted country. CNN retains full editorial control over the subject matter, coverage and frequency of articles and videos, consistent with policy. Set along a craggy rock overhang, the ornate Buddhist temple overlooks the ocean and is a popular spot to watch the sunrise against the beauty of Busan, South Korea’s second largest city. However, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is more than just a place of worship. According to local travel agencies, this temple is the number one tourist attraction for foreign tourists to visit when visiting the…
Jessa Duggar (mother: Ben Seewald)Jim Bob and Michelle’s fifth child, Jessa Duggar, was born on November 4, 1992. Jessa met Ben through church and began courting him in 2013. The old-fashioned approach to romance seemed like an entirely new concept to many viewers. Since the children had never talked about their romance before their engagement, Jim Bob explained to People magazine, “Courtship is about getting to know each other in a group, where both families spend time together, and where the couple sets goals together to decide whether they intend to get married. On dates, couples are often paired up…
U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during his Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on March 18, 2026, at the Capitol in Washington, DC. Evan Vucci | ReutersSen. Markwayne Mullin, the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, said federal immigration agents would require a judicial warrant to enter people’s homes and businesses, signaling a possible shift in policy from his predecessor, Kristi Noem.”We are not going to enter a residence or a business without a judicial warrant unless we go after an individual who has taken refuge…
With private sector default rates above 9.2% (the highest rate in years), venture capital firm Lux Capital recently advised companies relying on AI to confirm their computing power commitments in writing. As financial instability spills over into the AI supply chain, Lux warned that handshake agreements are not enough. But there is another option entirely. It means completely eliminating dependence on external computing infrastructure. Small-scale AI models that run directly on users’ own devices, with no data center, cloud provider, or counterparty risk, are becoming good enough to be considered. And multiverse computing is also making waves. The Spanish startup…