Fed Rate Hike Complicates RBI's Upcoming October Policy Decision

Trump Administration Considers 90-Day Diesel Export Ban Amid Record Fuel Prices

The Trump administration is weighing a 90-day ban on diesel exports as fuel prices in the United States reach record highs. Diesel costs have surged sharply due to ongoing international conflicts and disruptions in global supply chains. The proposal has divided officials, with some warning it could trigger long-term economic fallout. Political pressure from Republican lawmakers ahead of the midterm elections has accelerated internal discussions on the matter.

Putin Claims High Turnout Signals Public Support for Ukraine War Policy

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that strong voter participation in the parliamentary election demonstrates public backing for his government's policies. Preliminary results show that the ruling United Russia party won a commanding majority in the State Duma. Voting was also conducted in Ukrainian territories occupied and claimed by Russia, a move Kyiv has condemned as illegal. Authorities extended the voting period across multiple days and permitted online voting in certain regions amid ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks. Critics and Ukraine have questioned the legitimacy of holding elections in occupied territories.

California removed 44,000 trout; frogs in restored lakes rose from 190 to 18,800

MIT physicist builds $100 muon detector now used in real physics research

Physicist Spencer Axani developed CosmicWatch, a compact and affordable particle detector that costs around $100 to build. The device is designed to detect muons, subatomic particles produced by cosmic-ray interactions in Earth's atmosphere. Its simple assembly makes it accessible for both students and researchers in educational and scientific settings. CosmicWatch has already been deployed in high-altitude experiments and multiple scientific studies. The innovation bridges the gap between professional-grade research tools and accessible science education.