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The race is on for $90 oil. But summer, the season Americans like driving the most, is almost over and will wrap in less than three weeks when the fall season begins on Sept. 23.

Texas has cast an unexpected spotlight on Lake Belton, revealing a trove of submerged items that have raised concerns among residents. As the water recedes, it has unveiled over 300 tires, prompting the community to mobilize for their removal and raising questions about the lake's safety. In this article, we delve into the situation at Lake Belton, exploring the origins of these tires, concerns regarding their environmental impact, and the community's cleanup efforts.

climate change, it coincided with the spread of uncommon diseases as well. Health experts in the US have warned of the health consequences of not addressing climate change. Malaria, a disease of tropical regions and other warmer areas was detected in Texas and Florida. These are also the states that have registered record temperatures, as per reports.

Kristin Chenoweth got married to her longtime beau Josh Bryant over the Labor Day weekend in the US. The wedding comes as a surprise to many, as Kristin was a «self-proclaimed bachelorette». The wedding was pink-themed and held in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Kristin wore a beautiful nude and pink gown by Pamella Rowland, which had pearl flowers embroidered on it and a bow at the back. The acclaimed performed “didn't want to wear white" at her wedding. «Simple and elegant. I never thought I'd get married, so I went very non-traditional with the gown. I love it,» said Kristin.

By Paul Carsten

rupee ended 7 paise higher at 82.72 a dollar. Among other currencies, the Japanese yen strengthened 0.03% to 146.18 per dollar. The euro rose 0.05% to $1.0778, while sterling was last at $1.2596, up 0.06% on the day.

college football season, Week 1 witnessed thrilling matchups involving all top 25 teams from the preseason AP Poll. The headline event saw Colorado causing a major upset by defeating No. 17 TCU in Deion Sanders' debut as the Buffaloes' head coach. Scores, statistics, and TV information for all the top 25 games during Week 1 are detailed below. Additionally, we'll recap the preseason rankings to provide context for these exciting developments.

Texas resident was infected with a brain-eating amoeba when he went swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson and died later. Austin Public Health Officials have confirmed the incident, but have not publicly identified the victim. They said that a sample has been sent to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for investigation of the matter. Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes told journalists that these infections are rare, but they remind that there are microbes in the water bodies that pose a threat to human beings.

Investing.com — As OPEC, you just have to say it, and worry about doing it later, or not doing it at all. But the market will respond, as you want it to, and that’s all that matters.

The Public Service Commission of the state of Kentucky has denied a proposed contract that would have allowed a mining firm to receive a discounted rate on electricity provided by the power company.

2023 college football season kicks off with an exciting matchup between the No. 11 Texas Longhorns and the Rice Owls on Saturday afternoon. Both teams have high hopes for the season ahead, each with their own goals and aspirations. For the Longhorns, this season represents a chance to make history by earning their first-ever trip to the College Football Playoffs. In the previous year, Texas finished with a record of 8-5, and remarkably, all five of their losses were decided by just one possession. They are determined to turn those close defeats into victories this season and make a strong playoff push. On the flip side, the Rice Owls had a different journey in 2022, finishing with a record of 5-8. However, they managed to secure a spot in a bowl game, which is always an achievement in college football. Unfortunately, their bowl appearance ended in disappointment as they fell to Southern Miss with a final score of 38-24 in the LendingTree Bowl. As both teams take the field on Saturday, they are eager to set the tone for the 2023 season. For the Longhorns, it's about building on their potential and reaching new heights, while the Owls aim to improve on their previous season's performance and make their mark in college football. Fans can expect an intense and competitive game that will kickstart an exciting season of college football action.

A federal judge has blocked Arkansas from enforcing a new law that would have required parental consent for minors to create new social media accounts

By Natalie Grover

US Federal Reserve will not hike interest rates further. The US dollar index - which measures the currency against a basket of six developed-market peers, including the euro, sterling and yen - edged 0.05% lower to 103.58 on Friday, bringing declines this week to 0.53%. On Thursday, the rupee ended 6 paise lower at 82.79 a dollar.

Oil prices were set to snap a two-week losing streak as they rose for a fourth consecutive session on Friday due to tightening supplies and expectations of the OPEC+ group of oil producers extending output cuts to the end of the year. Major benchmarks rose slightly in early Asian trade, with the U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) up 7 cents, or 0.1%, at $83.70 a barrel, while Brent crude was also up 7 cents at $86.90/bbl as of 0107 GMT. Analysts expect Saudi Arabia to extend a voluntary oil production cut of 1 million barrels a day into October, adding to cuts by the Organization Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, known as OPEC+. «We continue to expect cuts to be extended, with prices above US$90/bbl (on a sustained basis) required to draw OPEC supply back to market, as well as incentivize U.S.

A federal judge has blocked Arkansas from enforcing a new law that would have required parental consent for minors to create new social media accounts

By Ahmad Ghaddar

Elon Musk recently shared a heartwarming glimpse of his personal life as he brought his son, 'X AE A-XII,' to the X (Twitter) headquarters. Musk shared the image of his son at the X office on his official X handle on Saturday. The image, portraying his son alongside the newly unveiled X logo, resonated with fans, accumulating over 1.1 million likes and over 82 million views since it was posted. The snapshot offered a rare peek into Musk's role as a father. The affectionate click of 'X AE A-XII' next to the X emblem prompted responses from his followers. A parody account humorously noted, «Lil X next to the X! This is awesome.» Another user playfully observed, «Aww! He’s even got his Tesla shirt! Bet he loves it there!» This isn't the first visit of 'X AE A-XII' to his father's workplace. Last year, in a similar display of familial bonding, Musk shared an image of himself with his son at the Space X starbase in Texas.

The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that federal prosecutors are looking into Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicle performance claims following a July story by Reuters outlining the electric automaker’s scheme to exaggerate the potential driving distance of its vehicles.

After a period market by subsiding oil and natural gas prices, energy stocks appear to be back in the vogue at the start of the latter half of the year.

JCPenney says it plans to spend more than $1 billion by the end of 2025 in a bid to revive the storied but troubled 121-year-old department store chain