The cost of diesel fuel is breaking records, with spillover effects for the cost of groceries and other goods. And President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating a possible solution: a 90-day ban on exports of diesel from U.S. refineries. But experts warn the move could backfire.

‘Most important fuel on the planet’
The idea of an export ban is “quickly gaining traction with more Republicans” ahead of the midterms, said The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. “produces more fuel than it consumes,” and diesel exports have risen by 31% since the war began. 

But oil companies are likely to “lose money” if exports are banned, said the Journal. The White House should not create “new restrictions that risk making a difficult situation worse,” said Mike Sommers, of the American Petroleum Institute, to the outlet. 

Diesel is the “most important fuel on the planet” given that it powers “trucks, trains, tractors and ships at the heart of the modern economy,” said CNN. Experts warn that while an export ban might be “quite effective at lowering prices” in the short term, it would also “jack up gasoline prices, crush U.S. refiners and damage America’s reputation as a reliable energy superpower” over the long run.

Food supply ‘could be disrupted’
An export ban could “create supply-chain messes elsewhere,” said the Atlantic Council. Latin American countries rely on U.S. diesel imports. U.S. food supply chains “could be disrupted” if farmers are suddenly unable to fuel their machinery.

The issue pits “Big Ag and Big Oil” against each other, said Politico. High diesel prices are “driving up the price of harvesting crops.” GOP officials in farm states are “desperate” for action, though that means “crossing their traditional allies in the oil and gas sector.”

An outright ban may not occur, however. The Trump administration would prefer voluntary restrictions, said Energy Secretary Chris Wright to The Wall Street Journal. White House officials are “trying to avoid a blunt hammer of a government policy.”

Off-label prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs are on the rise among children under age 12, despite a lack of FDA approval for this age group. While most kids given the treatment have severe obesity and comorbidities, doctors and parents are now considering weight-loss drugs before these health issues intensify. But questions of safety remain. 

How common is GLP-1 use among children?
The American Academy of Pediatrics began recommending GLP-1 therapy for childhood obesity in 2023. Although the number of patients under 12 who have obesity and are prescribed weight-loss drugs remains low compared to the rest of the prescribed population, the rise in child users is striking.

Prescriptions for GLP-1 receptor agonists among children ages 8 to 11 with obesity increased dramatically between 2019 and 2026, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. Annual prescriptions rose from 0.03% in 2019 to 9.3% in 2026 — a “310-fold increase,” said Forbes.

Children with obesity who live in upper-income communities are 55% more likely to be prescribed GLP-1 medications than those who did not. So physicians and policymakers have a responsibility to ensure that “all young children with obesity who need these drugs have access to them,” said study co-author Allan Massie in a release about the study.

Is it dangerous for kids?
The growing trend of children using GLP-1 medications isn’t “completely without its risks,” said Gizmodo. Nearly one in six children and teens who go on GLP-1s become diagnosed with a nutritional deficiency, according to a study published in the journal Childhood Obesity. But this is only an observational study, meaning the researchers “can’t conclusively prove that the children’s GLP-1 use contributed to their later deficiencies,” said Gizmodo.

Hopefully the findings bring “much-needed recognition” to the importance of “proactive nutritional management” when GLP-1s are prescribed to children, as opposed to “waiting until a nutritional deficiency is diagnosed,” said study co-author Justin Ryder, a surgeon at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, in a statement from the hospital. Knowing the risks, “we are in a much better position” to prevent harm to children treated with GLP-1s “during a pivotal period.”

The president poses alongside first lady Melania Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on the South Portico of the White House as Xi begins a three-day state visit to the U.S.
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For some, romance means rose petals, chilled Champagne and magnificent views. While others are content with a no-frills cabin in the woods and a bit of peace and quiet. Whichever you prefer, these hotels are perfect for a romantic escape.

Hermitage Bay, Antigua
This boutique resort is “designed for romance”, said Condé Nast Traveler. The property comprises 30 “airy, contemporary cottages” complete with private plunge pools and sweeping views of the ocean. Couples can “indulge in endless gourmet meals,” relax with a treatment at the hillside Garden Spa or “snorkel together in crystal-clear waters.” 

One&Only Aesthesis, Athens
For “seaside seclusion” and a “sure-fire hit of coastal glamour,” One&Only Aesthesis (pictured above) is a safe bet, said Condé Nast Traveler. The beachfront resort, hidden within a protected forest reserve, has a series of private bungalows and villas. Couples can relax by the pool, take a romantic stroll on the beach or book a pampering session at the Guerlain spa.

Saint James Paris
It’s “easy to spark a love affair” in France’s capital, said Vogue. And for extra romance, consider booking a stay at this “exquisite château hotel in the 16th arrondissement.” Unlike the big, glitzy hotels Paris is famous for, this “neoclassical trophy” offers a “supremely intimate experience in a quiet neighborhood.”

Sarara Treehouses, Kenya
Hidden in a forest in northern Kenya, Sarara Treehouses has “long been popular with honeymooners for its wild location in the Matthews mountain range” and its “infinity pool overlooking a watering hole visited by elephants,” said The Times. Days are easy to fill with horseback safaris, game drives and “dinner out in the bush.”