Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a statewide state of emergency over diesel supply, letting farm and timber trucks burn cheaper dyed diesel through Oct. 22 and switching on Louisiana’s price-gouging law.
Month: September 2026
Economics Sep 29, 2026Fuel Price Watch — Evening, September 28, 2026: Diesel $6.45, Regular $4.48
Evening update — national averages: regular $4.48, mid-grade $4.97, premium $5.36, diesel $6.45, WTI crude $96.41/bbl — plus what’s actually driving prices and real, cited ways to cut your own fuel costs.
Breaking News Sep 28, 2026Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.
Consumer Rights Sep 28, 2026SCAM ALERT: Bureau County sheriff warns of door-to-door Ameren scam
The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an alleged scammer going door-to-door.
AT&T and Black America Sep 28, 2026AT&T and Black America, Part 11: DEI Programs End, Two Days Before FCC Approval
On December 1, 2025, AT&T told the Federal Communications Commission in writing that it would eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs entirely — and the FCC approved AT&T’s $1.02 billion spectrum acquisition two days later. Part 11 of a 12-part series.
Breaking News Sep 28, 2026U.K. Releases Suspects in Terror Plot at Base Hosting U.S. Forces
An MP and councillors representing the residents of the village near RAF Fairford who were evacuated due to a suspected terror plot have expressed scepticism and concern over the security response to threats made by Iran.
Economics Sep 28, 2026Fuel Price Watch — Midday, September 28, 2026: Diesel $6.45, Regular $4.48
Midday update — national averages: regular $4.48, mid-grade $4.97, premium $5.36, diesel $6.45, WTI crude $96.41/bbl — plus what’s actually driving prices and real, cited ways to cut your own fuel costs.
Earth Changes Sep 28, 2026World War 3 Watch: Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions
Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions Mediators are trying to facilitate more talks, but Washington signals faith in its pressure tactics.