Rideshare fares increase as drivers grapple with soaring fuel prices
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· April Glover
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An American Airlines jetliner lands on a runway as a United Airlines plane waits for clearance to take off as high winds strafe Denver International Airport Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
· Rio Yamat
Asia-Pacific markets set to rise as Middle East tensions escalate after UAE energy attacks
Asia-Pacific markets were set to climb Wednesday as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East. A fresh wave of attacks on the United Arab Emirates' energy infrastructure has heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran war.
· Lee Ying Shan
Albanese flags further moves to shore up fuel ahead of national cabinet
Topic:Federal Government
· Maani Truu
WA news LIVE: Former council employee arrested at beach car park, accused of fraud, stealing
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Twitter shareholder lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of driving down stock goes to jury: ‘Knew what he was doing’
Closing arguments concluded Tuesday in a trial pitting Elon Musk against Twitter shareholders who say the world’s richest man engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform in 2022.
· Associated Press
Alex Bowman sidelined for 3 more NASCAR races with vertigo
Alex Bowman looks on prior to NASCAR’s The Clash preseason auto race, Feb. 4, 2026, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
· Jenna Fryer
Tesla drivers caught in most disgusting acts imaginable at supercharger station
A Tesla supercharging station in San Francisco has devolved into a full-blown nightmare for locals — complete with late-night chaos, traffic jams and even people relieving themselves on nearby buildings.
· Bianca Heyward
Australia's most valuable company names new CEO
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Sean Thompson
NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye for mocking David Malukas during livestream
Driver Daniel Dye (43) is seen during qualifying for the NASCAR Weather Guard Truck Series, March 16, 2024, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
· Jenna Fryer
Half-naked twerking spring breaker hurled from Jeep in horrifying Texas crash: video
A half-naked reveler in Texas twerked atop a speeding jeep moments before the vehicle’s drunk driver smashed into a car and sent him flying, a viral video shows.
· Jared Downing
Bali becomes a ghost town for new year. Here's why
Traditional police patrol roads including highways to ensure they remain empty on Nyepi day. (Antara Foto: Fikri Yusuf via Reuters)
· Gillian Aeria
Accused DUI driver in fiery SoCal wreck that killed 4 breaks down in court
An alleged drunk driver charged with killing four people in a fiery, chain-reaction crash involving a California Highway Patrol officer broke down Tuesday during a court appearance on murder charges.
· Ben Chapman
Video shows Cybertruck nearly drive mom and baby off overpass: lawsuit
A Houston woman sued Tesla last month after she says her Cybertruck, allegedly operating in self-driving mode, was captured on camera nearly sending her and her infant off a bridge before ultimately crashing into an overpass barrier.
· Fox Business
Trump-appointed intelligence official resigns over Iran war
Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
· Emily Bennett
Two charged with manslaughter over fatal Bruce Highway crash
Topic:Traffic Offences
· Jacqueline Howard
Off-duty NYPD cop shoots man in the head after tracking his wife’s stolen car: sources
An off-duty NYPD cop shot and gravely wounded a man suspected of stealing his wife’s car in the Bronx late Monday, law enforcement sources said.
· Larry Celona, Amanda Woods
NYC Crowned #1 Best Food Destination in the US and #7 in the world
The Big Apple is the No. 1 food destination in the US, according to a perplexing new survey from SIXT, a premium car-service provider based in Germany.
· Steve Cuozzo
Long Island driver who torpedoed into oncoming traffic had downed whiskey, hit 70 mph: DA
The Long Island who torpedoed into oncoming traffic in a wrong-way crash that killed an elderly couple known had hit 70 mph after downing whiskey and Cokes, prosecutors said.
· Brandon Cruz
It’s hammer time: Get this DeWalt Hammer Drill for 30% off today
Spring is around the corner and home projects await. This DeWalt Hammer Drill deal, however? Probably not.
· Barret Wertz
Police launch manhunt after man shot at Melbourne shopping strip
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Emily McPherson
Denny Hamlin roars back to win in Las Vegas and F1's Mercedes posts back-to-back 1-2 finishes
Denny Hamlin (11) performs a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
· The Associated Press
[Helena Oh] 1 million TPS: The internet of money for the AI era
Stablecoins can no longer be explained solely in the language of speculative assets. What matters now is not price, but infrastructure.
· Korea Herald
Democrats urge windfall tax as big oil set to make billions from Iran war
Progressive and green groups join call for tax on major fossil-fuel companies to help offset rising living costs
· Dharna Noor
Fuel and fertiliser shortage hits at crunch time for farmers
Daniel Linklater says uncertain access to fuel and fertiliser has eroded confidence in the season. (ABC Rural: Timu King)
· Justine Longmore
Government has acted to prevent an energy crisis - President - DailyNews
Uninterrupted supply of fuel, maintenance of essential services Secured reliable partner to supply Diesel, Crude Oil and Petrol Emergency procurements through diplomatic channels
· Gayan Abeykoon
Issues in QR code activation resolved now - Minister - DailyNews
The majority of issues that arose during the implementation of the fuel QR code system have now been resolved, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Limited bus, train transport services today - DailyNews
Public transportation services will operate on a limited schedule on Wednesdays, declared a Government holiday, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Israel and America The illusion of control - DailyNews
War has erupted between the United States, Israel, and Iran, shattering assumptions that calibrated pressure could prevent a wider conflict.The road to war was not paved by a sober calculation of costs and benefits, but by an illusion of control: the belief that USA and Israel could coerce Iran into submission throu…
· Gayan Abeykoon
School week made four days amid fuel crisis - DailyNews
The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry issued instructions regarding the daily administration and teaching-learning process of schools in light of the prevailing global fuel crisis.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Dillon Brooks’ erratic driving could cause ‘catastrophic collision’ weeks before DUI arrest: Police report
Just weeks before Dillon Brooks was arrested for DUI earlier this month, cops in Arizona expressed serious concern about the NBA player’s driving.
· Edward Lewis
Special QR for SME and large industries, tourism sectors - DailyNews
Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament yesterday that all small, medium and large scale manufacturing and export oriented industries and tourism sector will be provided with uninterrupted fuel and 750 industries have already been registered to avail this facility.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Concerned over possible power cuts with fuel crisis - Sajith - DailyNews
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa inquired from the Government as to what steps it has taken to avoid a fuel crisis in the country, in the face of the ongoing war in the Middle East and questioned whether there will be a power cut.
· Gayan Abeykoon
The 90-day question looming over Australia's fuel price pain
Australia's oil strategy has pivoted from producer to importer — with most refined oil coming from our Asian neighbours.
· Sbsaustralia
Hayleys Mobility introduces premium OMODA C9 PHEV range in SL - DailyNews
Hayleys Mobility has introduced the OMODA C9 PHEV as an extension to its new energy vehicle portfolio, the premium OJ (OMODA & JAECOO) range in Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
US claims oil tankers beginning to cross Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital arterial passage for oil tankers in the Middle East, has been choked with traffic for weeks. Source: Supplied
· Sbsaustralia
Fuel QR code technical issues resolved - DailyNews
The technical shortcomings of the QR code system introduced by the government with the aim of resolving the fuel crisis and streamlining the fuel distribution have now been completely resolved, said Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Call for urgent reform - DailyNews
All of us hope to live out our lives free of harm. But what happens when a life is cut short, or forever altered, by someone else’s negligence? What if a moment’s recklessness leaves a person permanently disabled? These are not abstract questions; they demand urgent and sustained attention. So far in 2026, Sri Lanka…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Fuel supplies arrive in Colombo - DailyNews
A fuel tanker ‘Seafrontier’ carrying 17,000 MT of 92-Octane Petrol, 18,000 MT of Diesel, and 2,800 MT of Super Diesel arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday amidst the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle-East.
· Gayan Abeykoon
New CCTV images released over kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Richard Wood
Hombre de Florida enfrenta ejecución por matar a una joven madre que llamó al 911 atada en su auto
STARKE, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — Un hombre de Florida está previsto a ser ejecutado el martes por la violación y asesinato de una joven madre que llamó frenéticamente al 911 desde el teléfono celular de su agresor mientras estaba atada en su automóvil.
· David Fischer
Man charged over alleged Melbourne vehicle pursuit
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Union slams ‘reckless’ staff cuts putting vulnerable train passengers at risk
Vulnerable train passengers will be left without vital assistance at stations under a “reckless” proposal by Queensland Rail, a peak transport union has warned.
· Courtney Kruk
Stocks shake off Tuesday's oil rise — plus, Amazon debuts even faster delivery
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Haven't seen this much since the Iran war started : Oil prices up and stocks up, together. Crude and equities have largely had an inverse relatio…
· Matthew J. Belvedere, Jeff Marks, Paulina Likos
'Global recession risk': The danger on the flipside of the RBA's rate hike
Inflation may have driven the decision but the Reserve Bank's second consecutive rate hike has also put talk of a recession back on the agenda.Governor Michele Bullock didn't rule out the possibility yesterday afternoon, although she stressed that wasn't her goal. While she highlighted the likelihood the war in the …
· Jorge Branco
Nearly one in five Aussie employers planning to make staff redundant
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Maddison Leach
Average Aussie household almost $75 a week worse off than six weeks ago
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Lara Pearce
Jet AirWerks, LLC and Stratton Aviation, LLC Announce Agreement for CFM56-5B/7B Teardowns
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jet AirWerks, LLC an FAA Part 145 Repair Station that provides MRO services for engine components and performs CFM56-5B/7B engine teardowns, and Stratton Aviation, LLC experts in aftermarket parts trading, end-of-life services, and cutting edge technical ser…
· PRNEWSWIRE
Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure
LONDON — Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.
· Agence France-Presse
US does 'not need' help from allies on Iran, Trump says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US forces "no longer need" military help in the Iran war, after his calls for assistance from allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic were largely rebuffed.
· Agence France-Presse