How War in the Middle East Could Sow Hunger
The Persian Gulf is a major source of fertilizers, making the conflict disruptive to the global production of food. Source link
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Gas Prices Continue to Surge in U.S., Rising 14% in a Week
Soaring oil prices suggest that more increases could be in store for American drivers. Diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products are also becoming much more expensive. Source link
Health Care Has Become the Lifeblood of the Labor Market
An aging population is drawing workers to medical and social care, creating reliable jobs and revealing weakness for the rest of the economy. Source link
Axel Springer Agrees to Buy U.K.’s Telegraph
The $766 million takeover is the latest twist for The Telegraph, an influential British newspaper whose ownership had been in limbo for years. Source link
Iran’s Chokehold on Strait of Hormuz Strains Oil and Gas Shipping
The threat of prolonged attacks on oil tankers and other vessels is giving Iran an advantage, analysts say. Source link
Defense Without U.S. Help Is a Live Topic for Canada, Japan and Australia
The leaders of Japan and Canada are making a unified front on defense cooperation as President Trump raises the pressure over military spending. Source link
From 2004: Julia Child, the French Chef for a Jell-O Nation, Dies at 91
She was a towering figure on the culinary front for more than 40 years, turning the art of French cooking into prime-time television entertainment. Source link
From 1973: Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post Is Dead at 86
The owner of General Foods Corporation, she was a generous philanthropist whose great wealth also allowed her to entertain lavishly and live regally. Source link
Trump Aides Remain Bullish Despite Rising Unemployment and Gas Prices
The president’s economic advisers insist that any signs of strains are temporary, as they look to sell the president’s agenda entering the midterms. Source link