US gas prices climb to the highest point in Trump's second term. He says, 'If they rise, they rise.'

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A woman in a white jacket and black pants replaces the gas pump at the station. She is standing next to a gold Chevy Malibu sedan.
Gas prices have risen sharply since the military conflict between the US and Iran began.

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The narrow corridor planes are being pushed through to avoid the Middle East just got even narrower

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A map from Flightradar24 shows planes flying across the Caucasus and north into Russia.
Many airlines have been flying over the Caucasus since the strikes on Iran.

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These airlines are sending rescue flights to the Middle East, where thousands of travelers remain stuck

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Flightradar24 screenshot of planes around the UAE.
Several airlines are flying select flights to and from the UAE.

Flightradar24

Tourists who say they are stranded in the Middle East are launching GoFundMe campaigns to cover their hotel bills

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Shanice Day in Dubai
Shanice Day is one of the tourists stranded in Dubai who is using GoFundMe to cover unexpected costs.

Courtesy of Shanice Day

This Eye-Catching Solar EV Startup Just Got Closer to Hitting Production

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Aptera says it finished building the first solar-powered car on its low-volume assembly line.

The cost of Uber and Lyft rides rose nearly 10% last year — and now riders say they're cutting back

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An Uber driver sits behind the wheel while holding a smart phone as his car sits in the street.
Some ride-hailing customers say that they're cutting back on apps like Uber and Lyft as fares rise, according to new data from Gridwise.

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The New United Airlines Policy That Could Get You Kicked Off a Flight

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The airline cited the expansion of Starlink as the reason for the new rule.

What countries are doing to get their citizens home as the Iran war wreaks havoc on Middle East travel

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Jeff and Rebecca Moses from Manchester, who were staying in Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel, Abu Dhabi, arriving at Terminal 4 of London Heathrow Airport on a flight from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Picture date: Monday March 2, 2026.
Some British passengers flew home from Abu Dhabi on Monday

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Confusion, cancellations, and U-turns as Middle East travel chaos looks set to last at least a week

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An Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 departs Toronto Pearson International Airport for the United Arab Emirates in Mississauga, Ontario, on June 25, 2025.
An Etihad Airways Airbus A380.

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Ryanair's CEO says flight bookings in Europe have surged since Middle East travel chaos began

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Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary gestures while delivering remarks during a press conference to talk about the future of the company's operation in the Portuguese market on January 28, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary.

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