Diesel prices are rising even faster than gas – the surprising ways it could hit your wallet

Diesel prices are rising at a much faster clip than gasoline as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies – and while most drivers don’t use the pricier fuel to fill up their tanks every day, it could bring the most pain to American wallets. National average diesel prices hit $4.78 a gallon on Tuesday, according to AAA – a whopping 27% jump since the joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. Gasoline prices were $3.54 on Tuesday. The dramatic cost increases could be catastrophic for American farmers and truckers – but since diesel is integral to…

Bill Ackman moves to take Pershing Square hedge fund public

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is taking his firm, Pershing Square Capital Management, public on the stock market while launching a new investment fund that aims to raise billions from everyday investors and major financial institutions. The new outfit, Pershing Square USA, is a closed-end fund — a type of investment…

Gonzaga player goes viral for reaction to crashing into cheerleader

One Gonzaga player briefly lost focus on ball and man.  Freshman guard Mario Saint-Supery produced a viral moment after crashing into a cheerleader during Monday’s WCC Tournament matchup with Oregon State at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.  The first-year Bulldog careened into the squad of Beavers’ cheerleaders under the hoop…

This cheap, easy habit can actually slow biological aging: study

It’s not such a tough pill to swallow. Biohackers have been trying to crack the code for eternal life — or at least to slow down biological aging, for a longer, healthier time on Earth. And while genetics, sleep habits, stress management and diet are the major drivers of health and aging, a…

Deion Sanders makes bold coaching decision for 2026

Colorado’s special teams unit will once again be coached by committee. Deion Sanders revealed last week that the Buffaloes do not plan on hiring a new special teams coordinator after dismissing Michael Pollock.  Coach Prime announced his decision to reporters on Friday, dismissing the notion that the team needed to…

Hegseth says Russia ‘should not be involved’ in Iran war

Asked about President Trump’s phone call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hegseth responded, “I was not on it, but those that were said it was a strong call, reaffirming, hopefully, the opportunity for some peace in Russia and Ukraine, and also a recognition that as pertains to this conflict,…

Trump blasts Democrats who refused to stand for protecting Americans over ‘illegal aliens’ at State of the Union: ‘You should be ashamed’

President Trump blasted Democratic politicians who refused to endorse his State of the Union message that the first duty of the US government is to protect American citizens over illegal migrants. The commander-in-chief slammed Democrats who remained firmly seated and said they should be “ashamed” of themselves.  “Tonight I’m inviting…

Donovan Dent’s epic heater leads UCLA basketball past USC

All season long, Donovan Dent has been knocked for his shooting. Can’t make 3-pointers. Can’t make free throws. Struggles to finish at the rim. With each shot that fell through the net against his new archrival Tuesday night, the UCLA point guard toppled each of those notions one by one.…

Justin Bieber cheers on LeBron James in Lakers-Magic clash

One of the most recognizable faces in pop music took his seat courtside at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night and immediately ignited the crowd and The King.  Justin Bieber didn’t just sit courtside Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Orlando Magic—he became LeBron James’ biggest cheerleader. Every…

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