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Pricier fuel hits Tokyo cherry blossom river cruises ​

Pricier fuel hits Tokyo cherry blossom river cruises ​

Published by Sam Flores

TOKYO, March 31 : A few dozen tourists hopped onto a small cruise boat in Tokyo to admire the cherry blossoms lining the Meguro River – a seasonal attraction that could soon become costlier for passengers and operators alike. The pink and white flowers that blossom in spring on cherry trees across Japan are a major draw for locals and tourists – and big business for companies such as cruise operator Tokyo Waterways. The “flower viewing” or “hanami” is the peak season of the year. This year, though, Tokyo Waterways CEO Kazuyoshi Harada is not so upbeat because the Middle East conflict has pushed up fuel prices just as his demand is rising. “Since fuel consumption for us peaks during the busy cherry blossom season, the price hikes have been particularly hard on us,” he said. Most customers booked their hanami-season cruises before the crisis, so raising ticket prices from 5,000 yen ($31) was not an option, he said. Since the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, the price of premium gasoline has surged by 20 yen …

Why I recommend this Samsung QLED model over pricier OLED TVs – especially at ,000 off

Why I recommend this Samsung QLED model over pricier OLED TVs – especially at $1,000 off

Published by skeptic

ZDNET’s key takeaways The QN90F TV has excellent picture and sound. It’s great for streaming and entertainment, with useful display settings and features in tow. Not ideal for rhythm or precision platforming games due to response times. more buying choices nov / 2025 Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Right now when you buy directly from Samsung, you can save up to $6,000 on the QN90F Neo QLED TV. I recently got the chance to work in the ZDNET Louisville testing lab, where I tested the Samsung QN90F and saw how it performed in real-world tests rather than a carefully curated showroom experience.  Compared to the S95F OLED, which most people, including ZDNET’s TV experts, rank among the top TVs of the year, the Samsung QN90F has a picture that’s almost as vibrant and detailed, as well as slightly better object-tracking sound. Right now, it’s up to 40% off in the 65-inch, 75-inch, and 98-inch sizes at Samsung, Best Buy, and Amazon — making it an excellent time to buy. Also: Samsung new …

Healthy Diets Are Getting Pricier, Yet More Affordable

Healthy Diets Are Getting Pricier, Yet More Affordable

Published by Jenni Sidey

A healthy diet is often discussed as a top public health issue, but affordability remains one of its biggest barriers. Over the past decade, food prices have climbed due to inflation, supply chain disruptions, and climate-related shocks. At the same time, incomes and food access have improved in many regions. This graphic, via Visual Capitalist’s Niccolo Conte, highlights how these competing forces have shaped the global cost of eating well—and who is still being left behind. The data for this visualization comes from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. It tracks the average daily cost of a healthy diet worldwide. Healthy Diet Costs Are Rising A healthy diet is defined as providing 2,330 kilocalories per day, with nutritionally adequate proportions across six food groups. These include starchy staples, vegetables, fruits, animal-source foods, legumes, nuts and seeds, and oils and fats. In 2017, the average global cost of a healthy diet was $3.14 per person per day. By 2024, that figure had climbed to $4.46. The sharpest increases occurred after 2020, coinciding with pandemic-related disruptions and …