Economy & Inflation

6+ hour, 19+ min ago   (313+ words) The largest protests since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024 have erupted in Syria. People took to the streets after authorities significantly raised fuel prices. Protesters burned tires and blocked roads, writes the BBC. On Sunday, September 13, the Syrian…...

18+ min ago   (169+ words) September 15, 2026 / 4:03 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has introduced legislation to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax. The Republican lawmaker said in a statement that his bill is designed to ease costs for American families and workers in…...

53+ min ago   (93+ words) The Times of India Maxine Waters and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed during a heated House Financial Services Committee hearing over tariffs, inflation and the Trump administration’s economic policies Waters repeatedly reclaimed her time as she pressed Bessent on…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago   (479+ words) The cost of a fill of home heating oil has spiralled in recent months since the outbreak of the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz through which around 25% of the world's oil supply transits. File…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago   (1674+ words) Your questions. We ask the questions that matter to you. From community meetings to federal policies, MTFP reporting answers critical questions across the state. Missoula officials, homeless service providers and unhoused people all agree: When the Johnson Street temporary emergency…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (145+ words) India is destined to rise in a turbulent world, facing demanding diplomatic challenges. External affairs minister S Jaishankar outlined six key issues for Indian diplomacy. This rise implies a greater global footprint and stronger international ties. India will count more…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago   (718+ words) September 16, 2026 — 5:00am Knoxville, Tennessee: The sign is hard to miss as you drive along the Interstate 40 leaving Knoxville. “Trump Superstore”, it booms. “GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.” Everything store wide: 50 per cent off. I had heard about these places – great temples to…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago   (166+ words) Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in Syria’s Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli, protesting sharp fuel price hikes. The unrest marks one of the largest protests against the country’s new authorities. On Sunday, Syria raised diesel prices by 40% and…...

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51+ min ago   (711+ words) Marisa Paterson is at risk of becoming "the minister for closing clubs", the opposition says, after the government revealed its plan to legislate more cuts to poker machine numbers in the ACT. Opposition Leader Mark Parton said he hoped Dr…...