The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
Sep 18, 2026
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world’s biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries’ supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
The gathering in Scotland brought together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.
The decision was announced a day after data showed the fastest pace of price increases in months.
Sep 17, 2026
Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
Alex Gibney’s “Musk” will arrive in United States theaters next month. Universal says it remains committed to releasing it overseas but has yet to set dates.
The Agriculture Department hopes Americans will pay more for U.S. beef, in an attempt to appease ranchers upset over increased, cheaper imports.
The World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has worked to make the development institution a magnet for private capital as donor nations face budget constraints.
The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.
The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.
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