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This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today

On October 6 1973, the Yom Kippur War – mainly involving Egypt, Syria and Israel –triggered one of the biggest energy crises of the 20th century. Eleven days later, several Arab members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced they would stop selling oil to countries supporting…

The Conversation · Mar 25

RBA ready to shift up a gear as the neutral rate rises

The Iran war will hurt consumers by pushing up prices and slowing the economy but the Reserve Bank must act to contain inflation expectations, an official says.

AAP · Mar 25

United Airlines Launches 'Relax Row'—Economy Seats That Turn Into Couches For Long Flights

Discover United Airlines' new 'Relax Row' concept, transforming economy seats into couch-like spaces for added comfort on long-haul flights

International Business Times UK · Mar 25

Publix Comes in Second Nationally in Customer Satisfaction Rankings

The supermarket industry is fiercely competitive. Retailers battle constantly to win the loyalty of their local shoppers. The American Customer Satisfaction Index releases an annual report detailing exactly how consumers view the major grocery chains. The 2026 report, which analyzes survey data collected throughout 2025, reveals a shift at the…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Mar 25

Trump’s war in Iran exposes US’s shift from a global guardian to an arbiter of chaos

The US is recklessly spreading economic havoc among global friends and foes while suffering little harm itself

The Guardian - US · Mar 25

United Airlines becomes latest carrier to offer ‘lie flat’ beds in economy class

Air New Zealand’s ‘Skycouch’ concept has been taken up by several other airlines

The Independent UK · Mar 25

$730 Billion Earned Abroad Why Indians Outside India Matter More Than Ever

For the longest time, we’ve looked at Indians living abroad in a very simple way. They go out, build a life, and send money back home. That was the story we grew up hearing. But today, that story feels incomplete. Because the scale has changed. The impact has changed. And…

Times Life · Mar 25

China’s 134-kilometre canal: The bold project that could rewrite global trade routes

China is currently undertaking a massive infrastructural project, which involves the construction of an 83-mile (approximately 134-kilometre) canal that will enable the direct connection of the interior of the country to the sea. This massive infrastructural project, which has been likened to the Pinglu Canal, is part of the long-term…

The Times of India · Mar 25

Texas will require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licenses

Officials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the state’s economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 24

Cuba Considers Paying Americans for Nationalized Property to Ease U.S. Sanctions

Based on U.S. government data and industry estimates collected by Bloomberg, nearly 6,000 American individuals and businesses have filed claims for nationalized property, which studies estimate is worth $9 billion.

Latin Times · Mar 24