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Robert Kabera: Critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame found beheaded in Uganda
Robert Kabera, a 50-year-old Rwandan army sergeant and critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded in Uganda over the weekend. His head remains missing, and authorities are investigating the killing.
Catalonia’s former rebel president can return to Spain, court rules
Spain’s Supreme Court ruled former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont can return without arrest, ending a legal battle over his 2017 independence referendum leadership.
AI can act exactly like a human, but we still don’t think it’s conscious
A new study finds that people rate AI systems as significantly less conscious than humans, even when both display identical behavior, though perceptions of AI awareness follow similar patterns.
A fungus is threatening the world’s food supply. Scientists just found a new defense
Scientists have engineered plant immune receptors to help wheat, rice, and barley resist a devastating fungus that destroys enough rice annually to feed 60 million people.
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Wheat Showing Mixed Early Trade on Monday
Wheat futures traded mixed across three exchanges on Monday, with Chicago SRW and Kansas City HRW contracts declining while Minneapolis spring wheat showed mixed performance ahead of September contract expiration.
Soybeans Holding Steady on Monday Morning
Soybean futures declined across multiple contract months, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture raising yield and production estimates while adjusting carryout projections for the upcoming crop year.
Corn Slipping Back Early on Monday
Corn futures declined early in the week following a monthly crop report showing lower U.S. yields, with December contracts down 6½ cents for the week.
Costco rations Kirkland motor oil, raises price to $57.99
Costco has raised the price of Kirkland Signature synthetic motor oil to $57.99 and limited purchases to two units per week amid global lubricant shortages linked to Middle East conflict and rising crude oil costs.
Stock Market Today (Sept. 14, 2026): Nasdaq, S&P 500 falls as 10Y Treasury yield hits highest since 2023ising oil, AI tensions
Stock markets declined as oil prices surged, artificial intelligence stocks fell, and Middle East tensions escalated ahead of the Federal Reserve’s weekly meeting.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Britain faces potential gas shortages by the 2030s without urgent government action, officials warn, despite growing renewable energy capacity and declining North Sea reserves.
Scania Launches New Electric Truck In Red Hot European Market
Scania introduced a new battery electric truck with 720-kilometer range in Europe this week, as multiple automakers advance electrification technologies for long-haul trucking amid charging infrastructure challenges.
Can The Power Grid Handle AI And Wildfires At The Same Time?
Federal regulators ordered utilities to develop reliability standards for AI data centers by year-end, as power demand from computing facilities threatens to double while wildfire liability risks mount for grid operators.
Saudi Oil Crisis Deepens as Aramco Suspends Yanbu Loadings
Saudi Arabia suspends oil loadings from its Red Sea port of Yanbu after halting its East-West pipeline due to regional attacks, sending Brent crude back to $108 per barrel and exacerbating supply constraints across Asia.
UK Trying to Advance Hydrogen Aviation. Likelihood by 2050 is still under 1%
The UK is advancing hydrogen aviation technology, but analysis suggests the likelihood of viable hydrogen passenger aircraft by 2050 remains below 1% when accounting for aircraft design, certification, airport infrastructure, and fleet-scale requirements.
Texas Pumped Over a Quarter of All U.S. Natural Gas in 2025
Texas accounted for 28.5% of U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals in 2025, totaling 13,603 billion cubic feet, with Pennsylvania and Appalachian states comprising the nation’s other major production hub.
America is losing its war against wildfire
The U.S. faces escalating wildfire challenges as megafires become more common and climate conditions worsen. Federal firefighting strategy is being questioned as experts warn current suppression approaches are unsustainable.