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Jet-Fuel Prices Have Plunged but Aren’t Resulting in Much Lower Fares

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jet-Fuel Prices Have Plunged but Aren’t Resulting in Much Lower Fares
Carriers see travelers continuing to pay up—and aren’t rushing to bring back flights and routes trimmed during oil’s surge.

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The Iran War Has Oil-Rich Alaska Freaked Out About $9 Gas

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Iran War Has Oil-Rich Alaska Freaked Out About $9 Gas
Trump’s energy agenda is poised to boost the industry, but Alaskans are reeling from war-driven price increases.

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Locals Are Clashing With Scientologists Over the Future of This Florida Downtown

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Locals Are Clashing With Scientologists Over the Future of This Florida Downtown
Clearwater residents and officials blame the church and its parishioners for buying properties and keeping them vacant; Scientologists say they have redevelopment in mind.

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Walmart Lowers Prices on Thousands of Items, Including Beef and Coca-Cola

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart Lowers Prices on Thousands of Items, Including Beef and Coca-Cola
The largest U.S. grocer wins praise from President Trump for the move.

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Toyota to Move Tacoma Production to Texas in $3.6 Billion U.S. Expansion Plan

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Toyota to Move Tacoma Production to Texas in $3.6 Billion U.S. Expansion Plan
The automaker will boost vehicle production at its San Antonio truck and SUV plant.

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A Trucking Startup Aims to Challenge Tesla. Now, Paychecks Are Missing—And So Is a Truck

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Trucking Startup Aims to Challenge Tesla. Now, Paychecks Are Missing—And So Is a Truck
Chinese-European startup Windrose Technology faces questions from ex-employees about its future.

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On the California Coast, a Picture-Perfect City Falls on Hard Times

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on On the California Coast, a Picture-Perfect City Falls on Hard Times
Santa Monica is starting to bounce back from a state of “fiscal distress” including financial woes, declining international tourism and fading retail.

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NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections
The regulator initially denied Jared Isaacman’s request to fly in the Freedom 250 celebration, calling the aircraft too dangerous for densely populated areas.

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OPEC, Allies Hike Output Again as Hormuz Traffic Starts Recovering

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The fifth consecutive increase comes as the cartel continues to unwind production cuts introduced in recent years.

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Tech Billionaire Vinod Khosla Wants to Pay More Taxes. He Explained to Us Why.

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tech Billionaire Vinod Khosla Wants to Pay More Taxes. He Explained to Us Why.
The early OpenAI investor explains his qualms with America’s tax system, the reason Silicon Valley tilted toward Trump and how AI will change our economy.

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