Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates
It could take years to repair damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East and restore production to pre-war levels.
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The Best Sleep Drinks for a Restful Night
A good night’s sleep is a sip away.
The Best Airline in America Is…Spirit?
In a result that seems intentionally designed to raise eyebrows, a new 2026 ranking named Spirit Airlines the best airline in the US. The study was conducted by personal finance site WalletHub, which evaluated major US-based carriers across a wide…
Frank Gardner: What is China’s role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world’s second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
World Bank president: Prepare for months of disruption, even after Hormuz Strait reopens
It will take “a few months for things to come back” once the Strait of Hormuz is no longer effectively closed, Banga said.
Maple-Marinated Mustard Seeds
Photo: Renaud Robert and William Langlais (Courtesy Robert Rose) • Food Styling: Laurent Dagenais “If you want to impress your guests the next time you have people over, add maple-marinated mustard seeds to a beet salad or charcuterie board. For…
Maple Parsnip Soup
Photo: Renaud Robert and William Langlais (Courtesy Robert Rose) • Food Styling: Laurent Dagenais “The combination of parsnip and maple is just incredible. I can’t tell you why, but it’s legendary,” writes Montreal-based chef Laurent Dagenais in his cookbook Always…
Maple Pork Shank With Buttered Cabbage
Photo: Renaud Robert and William Langlais (Courtesy Robert Rose) • Food Styling: Laurent Dagenais Montreal-based chef Laurent Dagenais first made this showstopping main at a cabane à sucre, or sugar shack, in Quebec to celebrate maple syrup season. Here, the…
Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says
The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are “false and baseless”.
The Best Palm Springs Bachelorette Airbnbs With Saltwater Pools, Saunas, and Mountain Views
A curated selection of Palm Springs rentals, from midcentury-modern mansions to pink party pads.