As Crackdown Deepens in Venezuela Chevron Says Keep the Oil Flowing

Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden

The meeting was part of Mr. González’s international tour to drum up support for Venezuela’s opposition.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Says His Son-In-Law Was Kidnapped

Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Oil futures settle at their highest level since October

Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, shaking off their losses from a day earlier to resume the rally they started the year with and buoyed by expectations for stronger demand.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Venezuela's opposition leader says son-in-law has been abducted

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

The Guardian view on Gaza’s suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable | Editorial

With infants dying of exposure and desperation growing, a ceasefire and hostage release deal have never been more necessary. The new year has commenced as bleakly as the last one concluded in Gaza. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

J&J says its lung cancer drug combination keeps people alive longer

Johnson & Johnson said its lung cancer regimen – Rybrevant plus Lazcluze – keeps people alive for at least a year longer than AstraZeneca's Tagrisso.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Trump comments deepen GOP disagreement over how to pass his agenda

President-elect Trump’s public back-and-forth over whether Republicans should pass his agenda in one or two massive packages is deepening the disagreements among lawmakers over how to tackle the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Venezuela's Dissidents Plot Comeback After Months in Hiding, Exile or Jail

Opposition leader María Corina Machado seeks to draw out protesters to prevent a power grab by strongman President Nicolás Maduro.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia

In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.”

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Venezuela opposition leader says he had fruitful meeting with Biden, in contact with Trump team

González, who says he won a July presidential election, is recognized by multiple countries as president-elect as President Nicolás Maduro is set to be inaugurated for a third term.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Maduro’s illegitimate third term in Venezuela

Washington, Brussels and London should tighten the screws on the Caracas regime

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Pebble Flow EV Travel Trailer: Glamping Goes Electric

We take a first look inside the Flow electric travel trailer, which the company says will ship in the first half of 2025. And yes, you can tow it with your Cybertruck.

Wired - Jan. 6

French police arrest three Algerians in crackdown on social media influencers

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

What to know about Venezuela's upcoming presidential inauguration

The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, when the ruling party-controlled congress will host a swearing-in ceremony for President Nicolás Maduro

ABC News - Jan. 6

Trump’s ambitious oil plans will not derail Russia

It would still be very disruptive to try to embargo Russian oil from the world markets altogether

Financial Times - Jan. 6

More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say

A dolphin rescue center in Russia says 32 dolphins have died since fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait near the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula

ABC News - Jan. 5

More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill in Russia, experts say

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

5 races to keep on your radar in early 2025

A mix of high-profile and local races will take place in the first few months of this year, which could serve as a barometer for how voters feel just months after the 2024 presidential election. ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Oil tanker boss says UN maritime body ‘sleeping’ over dark fleet threat

Lars Barstad of Frontline insists it is ‘only a question of time’ before a significant maritime disaster takes place

Financial Times - Jan. 5

The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School

Because of a lack of access to menstruation products, girls across Africa and Asia often stay home from school when they have their periods.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Trump says Britain is 'making a very big mistake' with windfall tax on North Sea oil producers

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday called on Britain to "open up" the North Sea and get rid of "windmills."

CNBC - Jan. 3

The best ways to keep costs down as temperatures drop

A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts

Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate

Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Venezuela's government offers $100K reward for whereabouts of opposition's presidential candidate

Venezuela’s government has announced a $100,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Edmundo González, the opposition candidate who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Buckeyes keep rolling in CFP: 'That's who we are'

Ohio State rolled to its second straight blowout win in the College Football Playoff, a 41-21 win over No. 1 Oregon that further eased the sting of its loss to Michigan to end the regular season.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Ukraine just stopped Russian gas flows to Europe. Here's who's most at risk

Austria has insisted it is well prepared for the stoppage, but Slovakia has threatened to cut electricity supplies to neighboring Ukraine.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Ukraine halts flow of Russian gas to Europe, ending an era

A Ukrainian pipeline supplying Russian natural gas to Europe was closed Wednesday after Ukraine declined to renew the deal keeping it open.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?

And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Ukraine Halts the Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe

A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine cease as transit agreement expires

Ukraine president hails ‘one of Moscow’s biggest defeats’ as deal’s end brings power cuts in breakaway Moldovan region. Russian gas has stopped flowing to Europe via Ukraine, ending a major energy ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1