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Biden administration proposes blocking new coal mines at major federal hub
The Biden administration has moved to block new coal mines on public land in parts of Montana and Wyoming, a major U.S. coal hub. It released two proposed plans on Thursday that would prevent companies from applying for new coal mining rights on ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden administration looks to speed review of asylum cases with new dedicated docket
The Biden administration is taking aim at the backlog of asylum cases from those who have recently arrived at the border, creating a dedicated docket in the hopes of more swiftly adjudicating the claims. Although largely a matter of managing the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Green activists push Biden to freeze ‘disastrous’ deepwater oil export rigs
Sensing election-year traction, coalition of 20 environmental groups also demand entrenchment of pause in gas-export licences. Joe Biden’s administration is coming under renewed pressure to escalate its curbs on the US’s booming trade in fossil ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Oil scores weekly gains, with U.S. prices ending above $80 for first time this month
Oil futures climbed Friday, contributing to gains for the week and prompting U.S. benchmark prices to settle above $80 a barrel for the first time this month, as some economic data from the U.S. and China raised hopes for stronger crude demand.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden’s China Tariffs Are the End of an Era for Cheap Chinese Goods
The president’s move to protect strategic manufacturing sectors from low-cost competition aims to increase jobs, but consumers might not like the costs.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
A Supreme Court Victory for the Administrative State
A 7-2 majority blesses the CFPB’s auto-funding scheme over a dissent by Justices Alito and Gorsuch.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Gonzalez seeks unity in first rally
The presidential candidate of Venezuela’s chief opposition coalition has sought to cultivate a mood of hope and possibility in a large rally that marked the start of a campaign he admittedly never imagined leadingABC News - World -
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Time for Detmers to deliver
Matthew Pouliot leads off his weekly pickups column with an inconsistent Angels starter.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan comment period is ending. Here’s what people are saying.
Many commenters are urging the Biden administration to move forward with its mass student-loan forgiveness plan.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden pledged to 'end this uncivil war.' Nearly 4 years later, it still rages on.
As Biden faces re-election, the nation is locked in the same unrelenting tribal standoff that has been worsening in America for generations.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Watch: Is it Junior Caminero time?
Eric Samulski breaks down this week’s top waiver wire adds and drops.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Niger’s first oil exports
The west African country is on the verge of becoming a regional oil majorFinancial Times - World -
Has the administration overstepped with the new airline ticket fee disclosures?
The USDOT’s attempt to control airline finances, effectively highlighting the gap between the different types of flyers and airline loyalty members, serves no one’s best interest.The Hill - Politics -
White House Considers Easing Sanctions on Israeli Billionaire
A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Sanctions urged after player covers LGBTQ badge
France's sports minister has called for Monaco to be sanctioned after one of their players covered over an anti-gay message on the team's shirt during the team's final league game on Sunday.ESPN - Sports -
How sanctions played havoc with Iran’s ageing helicopters
US-made Bell 212 carrying country’s president was almost 30 years old when it crashed into a mountainsideFinancial Times - Business -
The End of ‘iPhone’
Ken Segall is the reason so many Apple products start with “i.” Now he says it’s time to drop the prefix entirely.Wired - Tech -
Wildfires rage in Canada’s oil hub
Blazes put more than 2mn barrels a day of supply at risk amid geopolitical tensions in Middle East and RussiaFinancial Times - World -
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Luis Matos shows exit velocity isn't everything; Alek Manoah sparkles again
Also, Reed Garrett could benefit from Edwin Diaz's strugglesCBS Sports - Sports -
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Luis Matos headlines 5 hitters worth picking up now
Dalton Del Don reveals the top widely available hitters fantasy baseball managers should consider adding for Week 8.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Israel -
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Republicans renew call for sanctions on ICC following Netanyahu arrest warrant
Republican lawmakers on Monday renewed calls for the United States to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the international body issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
These are the most popular baby names in all 50 states, according to the Social Security Administration
The class of 2041 will have a lot of graduates named Olivia, Charlotte, Noah or Liam. Those were some of the most popular name choices for newborns in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, which released new state-by-state data on ...The Hill - Politics -
Oil Prices Rise But Stay Stuck in Narrow Range
Oil futures edged higher with the market awaiting OPEC’s next move, with three possible scenarios for the June 1 meeting—extend, unwind or completely remove the voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels a day.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Falls on Concerns of Higher-for-Longer U.S. Rates
Oil prices declined as some Fed officials remain cautious on the recent easing of inflation, prompting concerns that U.S. interest rates could stay high for longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Papa Warren' and the End of Segregation
A boy’s-eye view of my grandfather’s most important case.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GOP lawmaker proposes sanctions against Georgian officials over Russian-inspired law
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is readying legislation to sanction government officials in the country of Georgia over their pursuit of a Russian-inspired bill that has triggered unprecedented protests and drawn condemnation from U.S. and European Union ...The Hill - Politics -
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inaugurationABC News - World - China -
French sports minister calls for sanctions after Monaco player tapes over anti-homophobia badge
France’s sports minister has called for soccer club Monaco to be sanctioned after one of its players covered over an anti-homophobia message on the team’s shirt during the team’s final league game on SundayABC News - Sports - France -
Oil prices rise as crude inventories fall and U.S. inflation eases
West Texas Intermediate and Brent are flat for the week. The contracts have lost 4% and 5.8%, respectively, for the month.CNBC - Business -
Chevron to sell UK North Sea assets as it exits ageing oil basin
Company to focus on newer oilfields, bringing to an end more than 55 years of operations in regionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Collusion claims in US oil must reckon with record production
It should be no surprise that Texans are themselves capitalists firstFinancial Times - World -
Chevron to sell off its remaining North Sea oil and gas fields
US company denies decision is linked to UK’s 35% windfall tax on North Sea producers. Chevron is preparing to call time on more than five decades in the North Sea with a plan to sell its remaining oil and gas fields in the ageing oil basin.. The ...The Guardian - World -
Oil Prices Rise on Positive Inflation Data, Stockpile Falls
Oil prices rose, with positive sentiment supported by positive economic data and a fall in inventories.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Texas barge crash spills "environmentally toxic" oil into water
The barge was carrying vacuum gas oil, which has been linked to skin cancer and lung issues and is considered "environmentally toxic."CBS News - Top stories -
Martin Rowson on climate change, and the price of olive oil – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Climate -