Russian strikes kill 3, damage nuclear fuel storage site near Chernobyl, Ukraine says

Three people were killed in a Russian drone strike while waiting at a bus stop in southeastern Ukraine on Sunday, while a separate strike damaged a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Chernobyl, Ukrainian officials said. In addition to the three killed, another person was wounded in the drone attack in Balabyne, in Ukraine’s … Read more

Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water

DEXTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — On the kind of warm, bright afternoon that Michigan boaters wait all year for, Malik Amine and his brother readied their family’s pontoon boat for the summer. The cover was off and Portage Lake sparkled in the sun. But before the brothers could leave a narrow wooden dock, they had a … Read more

American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs

American Airlines has joined the list of carriers temporarily cutting routes as the ongoing war in Iran drives up jet fuel costs. The airline told CBS News on Wednesday that it has adjusted schedules for “select routes” in August and September. An American Airlines spokesperson said the changes are in response to elevated fuel costs and that the affected … Read more

30 gallons of fuel spilled on National Mall after event for America’s 250th birthday

WASHINGTON — More than 30 gallons of fuel spilled onto the National Mall from generators that were used during a recent event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary that was organized by Freedom 250, a group created by the Trump administration, according to three people familiar with the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

30 gallons of fuel spilled on National Mall after event for America’s 250th birthday

WASHINGTON – More than 30 gallons of fuel spilled onto the National Mall from generators that were used during a recent event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary that was organized by Freedom 250, a group created by the Trump administration, according to three people familiar with the matter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

Platner controversies fuel speculation about little-known Maine ballot replacement provision

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As controversy surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner continues to mount, attention is turning to a little-known provision of Maine law that could allow Democrats to replace him on the general election ballot after the primary. The question has taken on new significance because Maine election law … Read more

In LA, voter discontent and AI ads fuel an improbable mayoral candidacy

All that’s left of Adam Wolman’s house is a garden wall. Revisiting his old neighborhood near Los Angeles recently, the creative consultant and former TV executive pulled up to the spot where he lived for over 25 years. The house had just been through a two-year renovation when it burned to the ground in the … Read more

Expired food, neglected medical care and hunger strike allegations fuel protests at N.J. ICE facility

Days of protests outside a New Jersey immigration detention center, including clashes with federal law enforcement, continued Tuesday as demonstrators and lawmakers allege the facility, where detainees waged a hunger strike, has inedible food and lacks access to medical care. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

From solar to charcoal, Cubans look for alternatives amid outages and fuel shortages

According to Rodríguez, renewables are projected to cover 15% of energy demand by the end of the year. Renewables currently provide 10% of demand, up from 3% in 2024. By 2035, according to Cuban officials, renewables will cover 40% of demand, and by 2050, they will fully cover energy needs. In the last few years, … Read more

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

NEW YORK — First, the bad news. Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won’t take them as far this summer. As jet fuel prices have jumped during the Iran war, so have the cost of airline tickets and fees for checking … Read more