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President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced the discovery of a significant natural gas field in the Ustyurt region of Karakalpakstan, located in the northwest of the country. According to the presidential press service, the gas was found at a record depth of 6,500 meters, marking a new milestone for Uzbekistan's oil and gas sector.
Previously, exploration in the country was typically carried out at depths of 2,500 to 3,000 meters. Mirziyoyev stated that this is the first time in the nation’s industrial history that such a large gas reserve has been found at this depth.
Details about the estimated reserves and the companies involved in the drilling have not yet been disclosed.
The president also highlighted Uzbekistan's rich reserves of critical minerals, including tungsten, molybdenum, and titanium, adding that Central Asia may hold 10–15% of the world’s total reserves of such valuable resources.
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Detroit High School Students Eligible for Up to $1,000 for Perfect Attendance
23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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