Pakistan Brokers US–Iran Ceasefire: What Happens Next
Islamabad is being praised for convincing Washington and Tehran to stop the war and give mediation a chance for the next two weeks.
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Fertilizer shortage: how farmers are adapting
Choked off shipping in the Strait of Hormuz isn't just grinding oil tankers to a halt. The Iran war is creating a one-two punch for the world's fertilizer supply, blocking both the export and one of its critical ingredients from leaving the Persian Gulf.
Should Western Influencers Promote Taliban‑Controlled Afghanistan?
With sensational headlines packed with superlatives and often written in all caps, travel influencers battle for our attention on social media platforms — the more exotic the destination, the better. As a result, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and similar platforms are increasingly filled with travel videos from countries that are far from conventional tourist destinations.
Home Solar Cuts Bills and Increases Power Resilience
About $150 (€130) is what Brian McGowan says he spent on power last year in his home in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. And since installing additional solar panels in the fall, he expects his bill to be even lower this year.
Trump: Strikes Will Resume Unless Iran Honors Deal
First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026. Fadel Itani/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Fadel Itani/AFP via Getty Images President Trump said late Wednesday that U.S.
When High Oil Prices Help — and When They Hurt
A pumping jack is visible at sunrise on Feb. 24, 2025, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP Higher prices are good news for the oil industry — to a point. But they can bite, too. Crude oil prices were around $70 a barrel before the war in Iran.
Make a High-Deductible Plan and HSA Work for You
Oona Zenda/KFF Health News An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health insurance plan but soon realized she wasn't clear about what it would mean for her family's finances.
Jim Whittaker, first American on Everest, dies at 97
Jim Whittaker is interviewed for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the First American Ascent of Mount Everest in Berkeley, Calif., Feb. 22, 2013. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP SEATTLE — The celebrated mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, has died. He was 97.