newsWednesday, September 16, 2026
Ukraine's long-range drone campaign is making a real dent in Russia's fuel economy, not just symbolic strikes. Three of Russia's biggest diesel refineries have been forced to halt or slash output this month, and the ripple effects are hitting domestic prices and export bans.
The economic pressure on Russia is coming into sharper focus as refinery output drops and countermeasures struggle to keep pace with new drone types.
Reuters reports that Ukrainian drone strikes forced three of Russia's six largest diesel refineries to halt or slash output in September. The attacks are driving domestic fuel shortages and export bans, making this more than a symbolic hit, it's a real supply chain squeeze.
Ukraine is racing to counter Russia's new jet-powered attack drones, and a recent test showed interceptor drones failing at high speeds. The piece underscores how urgently Ukraine needs better Western air defenses before winter.
The incoming ‘super’ El Niño will create chaos around the world – and we are far from ready for itwww.theguardian.com
US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysiswww.theguardian.com
RCMP ‘monitoring’ reports of massive North American drivers’ licence hackglobalnews.ca
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches March 4, 2027, alpha demo now availablewww.gematsu.com
More Than 56% of California Electricity Demand Supplied by Wind, Water, & Solar in 2026cleantechnica.com
ZuckOff Is a Free App That Sees Meta Glasses Before They See Youwww.wired.comDoes Colbert Miss Late Night TV: ‘Nope!’variety.com
Stephen Colbert, fresh off an Emmy win for outstanding variety series, appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and definitively stated he has no intention of returning to late-night television. When asked by Kimmel if he misses the format, Colbert replied "Nope!" and noted that he appre
Mindy Tessa McKoin, a former Key Second Assistant Director on the Warner Bros Television series "Shrinking," has filed a lawsuit accusing the studio and executive producers of sexual harassment and wrongful termination. McKoin alleges she was fired abruptly after complaining abou
Pokémon Officially Wins GOTY During Its 30th Anniversarywww.polygon.com
Pokémon Pokopia has been awarded Game of the Year at the Japan Game Awards 2026, marking a significant recognition during Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The award ceremony also honored other titles including Pragmata and Meccha Chameleon.
Angela Rayner roasts Farage and his ‘crypto sugar daddies’ in TUC speechwww.thelondoneconomic.com
Angela Rayner criticized Nigel Farage and Reform UK during a speech at the TUC Congress, accusing the party of being influenced by crypto billionaire donors Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, who each contributed £36m. She asserted that Labour is the only political party truly su
Emmys 2026 In Memoriam Excludes Robert Redford, Nicholas Brendon And Morewww.tvline.com
The 2026 Emmy Awards' "In Memoriam" segment faced criticism for excluding notable figures such as Robert Redford, Nicholas Brendon, and Chuck Norris, while honoring others like Catherine O'Hara. The article highlights the controversy surrounding these omissions in the annual trib
Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros. and Kirby, announced at the Japan Game Awards 2026 that he is discontinuing the "Game Designers Award" after 16 years because he could not find a suitable successor to take over the role. The award, established in 2010, recognize
Netflix announced its "Creative Asia" programme speakers for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), including DoP Kim Ji-yong, director Han Jun-hee, and WETA FX’s CTO Kimball Thurston. The one-day event on October 10 features masterclasses and industry panels aimed at crea
WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Judy Stone - Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressiveomny.fm
In an interview on WCPT 820, infectious disease physician and author Dr. Judy Stone discusses the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles due to misinformation and reduced vaccination rates. She highlights potential long-term damage to public health agencies such
Trump's $5K voter payoff scheme just got rocked by a brutal new pollwww.rawstory.com
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that President Trump's proposal to distribute $5,000 checks to every American if Republicans retain Congress is unpopular, with 63% of Americans rejecting the plan. The survey indicates strong opposition from Democrats and significant rejection fr
Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson says media dropped the ball on antisemitism post October 7www.abc.net.au
Former ASIO head Dennis Richardson has criticized Australian media for failing to adequately address "blatant antisemitism" following the October 7 Hamas attacks, arguing that while some editorial decisions were well-intentioned, they ultimately missed the mark. He called for an
Man, 80, accused of shooting door-to-door salesman who stopped to ask for waterwww.1011now.com
An 80-year-old Scottsdale man, Patrick McBride, faces felony aggravated assault charges after allegedly shooting a door-to-door salesman who had stopped at his home to ask for water. The incident occurred in a gated community on Sunday afternoon, leaving the victim with loss of f
NBC news helicopter crashes and kills at least 3 in LA neighborhoodwww.winnipegfreepress.com
An NBC4 Los Angeles news helicopter crashed and burst into flames in a residential neighborhood on Tuesday, killing at least three people. The incident occurred while the crew was covering a separate accident involving an SUV and a city bus. Anchor Colleen Williams confirmed the
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