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China must learn from Japan’s ‘lost decades’
The consequences of the world’s second-largest economy being sucked into a deflationary spiral would be severeFinancial Times - World - China -
Alleged ‘deal’ offer from Trump to big oil could save industry $110bn, study finds
Ex-president at Mar-a-Lago last month hosted more than 20 executives, including from Chevron, Exxon and Occidental. A “deal” allegedly offered by Donald Trump to big-oil executives as he sought $1bn in campaign donations could save the industry ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
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Rain, cooler temperatures help prevent wildfire near Canada's oil sands from growing
A wildfire that has forced thousands of people out of their homes in Canada’s oil sands hub city of Fort McMurray, Alberta is being held in place as rain and cooler temperatures sweep through the areaABC News - World -
WNBA charter flights to be fully set by next week
All WNBA teams will be using the league's new charter flight program by early next week, a spokesman told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
The artist behind the short-lived portal linking New York and Dublin: ‘People got carried away’
Benediktas Gylys admits he was surprised by the rowdy behavior that came from the exhibit connecting people in the two cities. The artist behind the controversial “Portal” art exhibit that visually linked New York and Dublin in real-time, but was ...The Guardian - World - New York -
Sticky trick: new glue spray kills plant pests without chemicals
Edible oil droplets trap bugs without the harm to people and wildlife that synthetic pesticides can cause. Tiny sticky droplets sprayed on crops to trap pests could be a green alternative to chemical pesticides, research has shown.. The insect ...The Guardian - World -
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 -
The US has approved more flights for China, but the real winner is Russia
While it is certainly understandable that the Biden administration wishes to reestablish the bilateral services agreement with China, there is a better way to do so.The Hill - Politics - China -
Every WNBA team to begin using charter flights by May 21
Every WNBA team will start using charter flights to travel to games by May 21ABC News - Sports - WNBA -
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Japan paves way for joint child custody in divorce
The amendment by parliament is the first change to the country's parental custody law in nearly 80 years.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
College basketball rankings: Cincinnati lands Texas' Dillon Mitchell from transfer portal, joins Top 25 And 1
The Longhorns' Mitchell is transferring to the BearcatsCBS Sports - Sports - College Basketball -
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
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Japan's Beef With a Weak Yen: The Best Wagyu Is Just for the Tourists
The nation’s pride takes a hit as dollar-wielding visitors enjoy pleasures few locals can afford.The Wall Street Journal - World -
One Japanese Word Changed the Course of Her Career
Devin Halbal had amassed hundreds of thousands of TikTok followers with her inspirational videos. Then she went to Asia.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Japan -
U.S. oil prices settle at one-week high on post-CPI relief rally and drop in crude supplies
U.S. oil prices settled at their highest level in a week on Thursday, extending a relief rally sparked by data showing a slowdown in key U.S. inflation data.MarketWatch - Business -
Extent of oil spill following barge collision with Texas bridge unclear: Coast Guard
Officials are monitoring an oil spill in Texas waterways after the partial collapse of a bridge that was struck by a barge.ABC News - Top stories -
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 -
New endangered listing for rare lizard could slow oil and gas drilling in New Mexico and West Texas
Federal wildlife officials have declared a rare lizard in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas an endangered speciesABC News - Tech -
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile that strikes an oil tanker in the Red Sea, US military says
Ballistic missile damaged a Panama-flagged, Greek-owned vessel.ABC News - Top stories -
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New call for first responders to carry blood on ambulances
A group of former military trauma surgeons, nurses and paramedics are calling for first responders to carry blood on rescue vehicles. Doctors say tens of thousands of lives could be saved. NBC News' Cynthia McFadden reports.NBC News - Top stories -
Scientists find buried branch of the Nile that may have carried pyramids’ stones
Discovery of the branch, which ran alongside 31 pyramids, could solve mystery of blocks’ transportation. Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile River that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially ...The Guardian - World -
Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It’s a Lot.
In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found.The New York Times - Health