The diesel-fuel crunch may be the next focal point of Europe’s energy crisis as competition stiffens, IEA says

IEA chief Fatih Birol. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Rising prices for diesel fuel will add to inflation and worsen Europe’s energy crisis, the IEA says.  Competition will also heat up once the EU bans Russian refined fuel product like diesel in February.  Diesel prices are 70% higher compared to a year ago, the IEA added.  Diesel…

Low-cost startup airline Breeze is launching 3 new routes from North Carolina

A Breeze plane. Courtesy of Breeze The low-cost carrier will fly between Raleigh-Durham and New Orleans, Hartford, and Providence. The Research Triangle is home to UNC, NC State, and Duke. The new non-stop flights join the Breeze route map in February. Upstart airline Breeze is growing again with new nonstop routes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport…

YouTube is bringing affiliate shopping features to Shorts

After announcing it would share ad revenue with Shorts creators earlier this year, YouTube is experimenting with new revenue streams for the service. The platform plans to introduce TikTok-like shopping features to Shorts, allowing users to shop directly for products promoted by influencers through links in videos, The Financial Times has reported.  YouTube plans to…