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Oil prices fall as weak demand overshadows Libya blockade

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Brent oil prices dropped in Asian trade on Tuesday as concerns about weakened demand in China outweighed the effects of a blockade on Libyan oil production facilities. Brent crude futures fell to $77.15 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose slightly after the Labour Day holiday break.

How Hope Beats Mindfulness When Times Are Tough

Real Clear Science 

North Carolina State University

A recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and stay professionally engaged during periods...

It's Worth Challenging That Troubling Medical Bill

Real Clear Science 

University of Southern California

Many people who receive a problematic medical bill don't challenge it - but new USC Schaeffer Center research shows they are likely missing out on a chance...

What We Learned From a Submerged Ancient Bridge

Real Clear Science 

University of South Florida

A new study led by the University of South Florida has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much...

Saina Nehwal hints at retirement, again

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal suggested retiring because of arthritis affecting her knee, limiting her training and performance. She continues to train but acknowledges difficulty competing at the top level. Known for her extensive career, Saina expressed satisfaction despite injuries impacting her play since the 2016 Olympics. She joined BJP recently.

Luxury property frenzy set to drive up home prices in India: Reuters poll

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Home prices in India are predicted to rise steadily, driven by demand for luxury properties from wealthy individuals. Affordable housing supply remains low, pushing many first-time buyers into renting. Experts forecast home prices to increase significantly in the coming years, despite a slow economic growth reach for the broader population. Rents in major cities are expected to rise faster than consumer inflation, adding pressure on urban dwellers.

Mpox patients lack medicine and food in east DR Congo hospital

BangkokPost.com 

Dozens of mpox patients are crammed into large plastic isolation tents as the east Democratic Republic of Congo struggles at the epicentre of the outbreak. Medicine shortages and overstretched hospital workers are stunting progress towards controlling what is now a global public health emergency. - REUTERS

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English Teacher Premiere Recap: Does FX’s School Comedy Make the Grade?

TVLine.com 

Hear that bell? Yes, FX is taking us back to school with the new comedy English Teacher. Monday’s premiere introduces us to Evan, played by star and series creator Brian Jordan Alvarez, who grooves to the ’80s classic “Maniac” before heading into work (late) as a teacher at an Austin high school. He marvels to […]

Rigged emission levels: Ex-Volkswagen CEO faces trial over 'dieselgate'

Today.rtl.lu 

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn will face trial on Tuesday for his alleged role in the 'dieselgate' scandal, where VW was found to have rigged emissions tests in millions of vehicles, a controversy that has cost the company billions and could see Winterkorn jailed for up to 10 years if convicted.