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Gold on track for biggest weekly loss in six as Iran war fans inflation worries

July 17 (Reuters) – Gold was on track for its biggest weekly ‌loss in six on Friday, as escalating U.S.-Iran clashes lifted oil prices, adding to inflationary pressures and strengthening the case for higher U.S. interest rates. Spot gold was up 0.5% at $3,988.20 per ounce by 0313 GMT, ​having touched its lowest since July 1 earlier in the session. U.S. gold ​futures for August delivery were steady at $3,992. The metal, however, has lost 3.2% ⁠so far this week, its largest decline since June 1, with the ongoing Middle East ​tensions outweighing support from softer June U.S. inflation figures

No evidence mobile phones cause brain cancer – new study

July 17, 2026 (Conversation) Electromagnetic waves are everywhere. They’re the reason you can hear music when you turn on the radio, use wi-fi, find your way using satellite navigation, and make calls on a mobile phone. They are a form of electromagnetic radiation and sit at the weaker end of the spectrum, meaning they have the lowest energy and the longest wavelength. But because very high-energy forms of electromagnetic radiation – such as x-rays – can cause cancer, there has long been concern that radio waves could also harm human health. With the explosion of mobile phone use over the

Indian court orders Maruti to replace car in first E20 fuel damage ruling

NEW DELHI, July 16 (Reuters) – In a ruling that ‌could expose automakers to greater liability over India’s ethanol-blended fuel policy, an Indian consumer court has ordered Maruti Suzuki to provide a new car to a customer who alleged mandatory E20 fuel damaged his car. The first-of-its-kind ​ruling is likely to be closely watched as legal experts said it could embolden ​other vehicle owners who believe the fuel has caused problems with their ⁠cars to seek compensation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and automakers — including Maruti — have in recent ​weeks defended last year’s rollout of so-called E20 fuel,

One Tech Tip: How to soothe thumb pain when texting and scrolling

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NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 (AP) — Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers. The term texting thumb can describe a wide range of phone-related pains caused by tired-out tendons and achy joints — like general stiffness, throbbing near the knuckle and a clicking sensation when bending the thumb. If left untreated, repetitive typing and swiping can lead to more serious issues like carpal tunnel and arthritis. People have pecked away at devices for decades with warnings about overuse injuries — think BlackBerry thumb. Today’s smartphones have

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