Iran Targets Energy Sites After Israel Hit World’s Largest Gas Field

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Iran war escalation sets key gas sites, and the world’s energy prices, ablaze

The molten fireballs and belching smoke over the Middle East early Thursday signaled a dramatic escalation in the Iran war — and its threat to the global economy. Israel launched a widespread strike on Iran’s world-largest gas field, South Pars, triggering retaliation from Tehran against key energy sites across the Gulf Arab states. Like the … Read more

The U.S. is the world’s leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?

Motorists are paying sharply higher fuel prices since the outbreak of the Iran war, despite the U.S. being the world’s largest oil producer. Why? After all, as of 2023 (the latest data available), the U.S. churned out roughly 13 million barrels of crude a day, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). That compares with roughly 10 … Read more

Timothée Chalamet dragged by opera and ballet worlds after he said ‘no one cares’ about them

Timothée Chalamet is catching criticism for his recent comments about ballet and opera, where the Oscar nominee said that “no one cares” about those art forms. In an onstage conversation with Variety, Chalamet and actor Matthew McConaughey discussed peoples’ shortened attention spans and whether audiences need action upfront in film. The “Dune” and “Marty Supreme” … Read more

World’s largest acidic geyser erupts again in Yellowstone after years of silence

The world’s largest acidic geyser has begun erupting again in Yellowstone after slumbering for over five years, the national park said Monday. Echinus Geyser, located in the back basin of the Norris Geyser Basin at Yellowstone, is about 66 feet wide and is surrounded by rocks that resemble sea urchins. The geyser was named for … Read more

‘World’s longest’ purpose-built cycling tunnel opens in Norway | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  There are many ways to explore the seven mountains that surround the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage city … Read more