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Global Travel Industry Reels as Middle East Conflict Triggers Deep Market Shock

Stranded passengers wait near Emirates Airways customer service office at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia. Travel stocks have plunged sharply as the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran triggers the most severe disruption to global aviation since the pandemic. Major Middle Eastern hubs—including Dubai, the world’s busiest international airport—have remained closed for days, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to reroute or cancel flights on a massive scale.  Oil prices have surged by about 7% amid rising geopolitical tensions, adding further pressure to airlines already grappling with operational chaos. Higher fuel costs are expected to squeeze margins across the sector, with analysts warning that the ripple effects could last for weeks.  European travel giants have been hit especially hard. Shares in TUI dropped 8.5% in early trading, while Lufthansa and other major carriers saw declines of up t...
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Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

 

Crispy and not too sweet, these granola bars are loaded with oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit.

Ingredients:

  • Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • Chopped Walnuts
  • Sliced Almonds
  • Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
  • Honey
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Crisp Rice Cereal
  • Dried Fruit

Instructions:

  1. Toast the oats, walnuts, and almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven for 7 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded coconut to the mix and toast for another 4-5 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil then turn off the heat.
  4. Mix the oat mixture with the honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit in a large bowl.
  5. Spread the mixture into a foil-lined baking dish, pressing it into an even layer.
  6. Bake at 300°F until lightly golden, about 20-23 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then cut into rectangles.


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