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AIRLINES are heading into summer with a brutal fuel shock that is already forcing fare hikes, route cuts and fresh fears of travel chaos. A fast-moving supply squeeze has sent jet fuel prices soaring and rattled carriers on both sides of the Atlantic. In the US, big airlines are already scrambling as costs surge, and executives warn the hit could last well beyond the busy travel season. The Argus US Jet Fuel Index, an industry benchmark tracking wholesale jet fuel prices, climbed to $4.57 a gallon on March 27. Meanwhile, the spot price for jet fuel in the US, the...

Fishback has never held political office, but has vowed to continue the legacy of outgoing Governor Ron DeSantisA CONTROVERSIAL new “sin tax” idea could see some American workers instantly lose half their income in one hit. The plan has already sparked a furious online feud, with a top earner blasting the proposal as unfair. The fight erupted in Florida, where a Republican candidate wants to slap a 50 per cent tax on OnlyFans creators’ income if they live in the state. The push comes from James Fishback, who told one star to “pay up or quit OnlyFans.” He added: “As...