Experts warn U.S. gasoline prices could climb sharply in the coming weeks as crude oil surges amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Global benchmarks like Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) have jumped above $100 per barrel, the highest level in more than three years, following military strikes involving the **** and **** against ****. Analysts say disruptions and fears around key shipping routes—especially the ****, which carries about 20% of the world’s oil supply—are driving the spike. Some forecasts suggest the U.S. national average for gasoline could rise above $5 per gallon if tensions continue. Energy analysts like **** say the probability of further increases is high if supply concerns persist. Meanwhile, **** defended the rising prices in a social media post, calling them a “very small price to pay” for security and stability. Officials including **** have attempted to calm markets, saying the price surge could last “weeks, not months.” Data from **** already shows gasoline averages climbing rapidly, with recent weekly increases of more than 10%, largely driven by higher crude costs and refining margins. Economists warn that if supply disruptions continue, higher fuel costs could ripple through the broader economy, increasing inflation and placing added pressure on household budgets. #OilPrices #GasPrices #EnergyCrisis #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #Economy #WorldNews

New data shows public interest in the “Epstein Files” has plummeted in the United States just as the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran began dominating headlines. According to Google Trends, searches related to the Epstein documents — which include millions of pages of court records and interview summaries released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act — have fallen sharply as attention shifts to the war and its global implications. The drop doesn’t mean the files are no longer available — they remain searchable online — but it does reflect how quickly major geopolitical events can eclipse other news stories in the public’s attention.

An abandoned McDonald’s in remote Alaska has become a strange time capsule from the past. The building may be empty today, but the drive-thru menu board still displays the original items and prices from 1994. For visitors and explorers, it feels like stepping back into the 90s, when burgers, fries, and shakes were sold at prices that now seem almost unbelievable. A frozen piece of fast-food history still standing in the wild!

I have a terrible habit when it comes to drawing.

Spanish lawmaker Manuela Bergerot sharply condemned the use of women’s rights to justify the war in Iran, saying in a public speech, “You cannot defend women’s rights by celebrating the death of 160 girls.” Her remarks came amid international outrage after an airstrike on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, killed around 160 children — one of the deadliest civilian attacks since the conflict began. Bergerot’s comment was part of a broader debate during International Women’s Day protests in Spain and across Europe, where many demonstrators linked peace, women’s rights, and opposition to military action in the Middle East. Her stance drew strong reactions inside Spain and online, with supporters applauding the emphasis on human life and critics arguing that concern for women’s rights should not preclude support for opposition to Iran’s government.