Diesel Prices Climb Despite Trump Administration Efforts

Wholesale diesel prices jumped Tuesday and stayed elevated this week despite administration moves to boost supply ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

Published Oct 15, 2026, 4:58 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Wholesale diesel fuel prices rose sharply Tuesday and remained higher through the week. The increase persisted despite Trump administration initiatives aimed at increasing diesel supplies before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

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Field Hockey Player of the Week — hat trick of goals and assists

lehighvalleylive.com’s Field Hockey Player of the Week turned in a rare feat — a hat trick of both goals and assists in the same game, accounting for all...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

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No. 3 Southern Lehigh at No. 7 Notre Dame — high school football preview

The Southern Lehigh Spartans (7-0, 5-0) travel to face the Notre Dame-Green Pond Crusaders (7-0, 5-0) in an undefeated showdown Friday night. Both teams enter the matchup ranked...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT

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U.S. Mint offering uncut $100 bill sheets bearing Trump’s signature

On Oct. 8 the U.S. Mint released uncut sheets of $100 bills bearing former President Trump’s signature, available for purchase on the Mint’s website. The individual notes printed...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT

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Easton rises in local field hockey rankings after rivalry win

Easton defeated Nazareth 2-1 in a rivalry matchup, moving up a couple of spots in the local field hockey top 12. With league playoffs beginning with quarterfinals on...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

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Massachusetts is the most expensive state for families of 4

Massachusetts ranks as the most expensive state for a family of four to live. Inflation increased from 3.4 percent in August to 3.7 percent last month, and people...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

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Financial officers urge rating agencies to explain ESG's role in state credit ratings

Twenty-two financial officers from states across the U.S. sent a joint letter to Moody’s, Fitch and S&P requesting detailed explanations of how environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 5:44 PM EDT

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Trump, Netanyahu hold off on Iran strikes as elections loom

President Donald Trump is weighing options regarding possible actions against Iran and, together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has held off on strikes as elections near. The...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT

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NFL confirms Steelers-Saints game will go ahead in Paris despite protests

The NFL says the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints are still headed to Paris. Weeks of student protests across France have raised questions about safety around the...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT

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Gallego’s $20 federal minimum wage plan draws criticism

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, has proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $20 an hour, marking a significant change after 17 years without an increase. The plan has...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 5:20 PM EDT

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Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven $100 off at Target

The Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven, a PFAS-free, multi-function countertop appliance, is currently $100 off at Target. The writer says they own this exact model and use it...

Published Oct 15, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT

Diesel Prices Climb Despite Trump Administration Efforts

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