Oil Prices Soar as Iran Standoff Shows No End in Sight 30. April 2026 (06:03) Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran’s ports would persist.(New York Times)
Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91 30. April 2026 (01:15) The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise and helped define the machismo of the 1980s.(New York Times)
Why the U.A.E. is Quitting OPEC 30. April 2026 (00:51) The United Arab Emirates is walking away from OPEC this May. The New York Times’ energy reporter, Rebecca Elliott, breaks down how the war with Iran provided the perfect opening for the U.A.E. to go solo.(New York Times)
