Oil prices rise on concerns of wider Middle East conflict, U.S. storm
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on concerns the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may impact supply in the key Middle East producing region and a tropical storm may impact…
Aussie dollar near 2024 high before RBA; yen drifts as Ueda awaited
The Australian dollar hovered close to its highest level of the year on Tuesday, with the central bank set to hold policy steady later and traders focused on any hints…
Secret Service agent accidentally shoots himself; expected to survive
The injury to the agent was not life threatening. WASHINGTON — A U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agent accidentally shot and injured himself Saturday evening. He is expected to survive.According to…
Gold holds ground on dovish Fed-speak, Mideast concerns
Gold prices steadied on Tuesday after surging to a record high in the previous session, following broadly dovish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials and escalating tensions in the Middle…
‘You took advantage of families’ | Frustrated families want answers after Sylvan franchisee abruptly closes Austin locations
Parents who paid for sessions are wondering if they will ever get their money back. AUSTIN, Texas — All Kim Houston McKnight wanted was to help her great-niece succeed in…
You’re storing lettuce incorrectly – the right way keeps it fresh for weeks
There’s finally a solution to prevent your lettuce from wilting within days of purchase. As the UK transitions into the autumn season, marked by wind and rain, it doesn’t necessarily…
Top 10 Plays: Week Four
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Check out the Top 10 plays from High School football across the Two Virginias from week four. Copyright 2024 WVVA. All rights reserved.
New buffer zones law protecting women at abortion clinics must be enforced
The new buffer zones law protecting women going into abortion clinics from harassment comes into force across Scotland today. It is a landmark moment for reproductive rights and healthcare in…
New trans prisoner revelation reveals headache of Scottish Prison Service
The case of Nicolle Earley – now Kobi – has brought further scrutiny on the problem faced by the Scottish Prison Service in housing trans prisoners. The SPS has been…
Scots call for car idling outside schools to be stamped out in new poll
A new poll has found three quarters of Scots want to see car idling outside schools stamped out. Research has found air pollution from car fumes can stunt the development…