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Oil prices slide as traders await fresh supply data
Crude oil prices fell on Thursday as investors awaited fresh data on production and reserves out of the U.S.MarketWatch - 2h -
Finland seizes ship carrying Russian oil after undersea cable cut
Finland on Thursday seized a ship carrying oil for Russia in relation to the recent cutting of an undersea cable connecting electricity to Estonia as concern mounts over ships disrupting power and ...The Hill - 2h -
Hochul signs law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for natural disaster cleanup
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Thursday signed a law that will require companies responsible for large amounts of planet-warming pollution to contribute to climate damage repair efforts. Under ...The Hill - 4h -
Scientists explore longevity drugs for dogs that could also ‘extend human life’
Researchers say drugs may be able to increase lifespan by extending health and thus shortening the rate of ageing. Not for nothing are dogs called man’s best friend: they are good for their owners’ ...The Guardian - 5h -
Finland seizes Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after cable-cutting incident
Helsinki opens investigation into damaged power line in latest suspected sabotage attack on Baltic Sea infrastructureFinancial Times - 5h -
Clean and Calm, in Grays, Blacks and Whites
A couple found plenty of sunlight in their new house in Chicago. All that was needed was the added “coolness.”The New York Times - 8h -
Watch: Hundreds run into sea at Boxing Day dips
Aerial footage captures the moment hardy swimmers take the plunge as part of the festive tradition.BBC News - 9h -
Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says
The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria says it has been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotageABC News - 9h -
More than 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
A Spanish migration rights group says more than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by seaABC News - 10h -
The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)
How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefitsBBC News - 21h -
Congress members urge Biden to exonerate Black civil rights leader Marcus Garvey
Congress members urged President Joe Biden to exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.ABC News - 1d -
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Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Comanche takes lead over rival LawConnect as fleet braces for rough night at sea
Master Lock Comanche maintains comfortable lead over LawConnect down NSW coast Reigning handicap winner Alive the most high-profile of two boats to retire The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing ...The Guardian - 14h -
Russians turn to ‘personal shoppers’ to smuggle luxury bags
Customs records show middlemen are keeping high-end fashion flowing to Moscow despite sanctionsFinancial Times - 18h -
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Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea
Experts decry lack of required equipment to clean up about 4,300 tonnes of oil after two tankers hit by storm in the Kerch Strait. Russian scientists have criticised the effort to clean up oil ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal
Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts, as they inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in GazaABC News - 1d -
Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident
The Finnish electricity grid’s head of operations says sabotage can’t be ruled out. An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down on Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said, the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Russian ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion
A Russian cargo ship sank Monday in the Mediterranean Sea leaving two of the 16 crew members unaccounted for, according to the country’s authorities. Fourteen of the crew members were rescued and ...The Hill - 1d -
How AM radio helped storm recovery efforts in North Carolina
After Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, internet and cell phone service were spotty at best. But many were able to coordinate relief efforts and get crucial ...CBS News - 1d -
Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.BBC News - 2d -
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after engine room blast
The ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following an explosion in the engine room, officials said.CBS News - 2d -
Oil prices rise in pre-holiday bounce
Oil futures ended higher in thin holiday trading conditions Tuesday, with support tied in part to lingering geopolitical worries around Russia and the Middle East, though upside remains capped by ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast
Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.BBC News - 2d -
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion in engine room
Two crew members from Ursa Major are missing and 14 have been rescued, Russian foreign ministry says. An engine room explosion sank a Russian cargo ship called Ursa Major in the Mediterranean Sea ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Hong Kong's plan to lure back visitors? It's black, white and eats bamboo
The Chinese territory of Hong Kong, which now has more giant pandas than anywhere outside mainland China, hopes they will help revive tourism.NBC News - 2d -
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after engine room explosion
The Ursa Major had been under US sanctions linked to war in UkraineFinancial Times - 2d -
Skiing, wool baubles, ice-cream: how Antarctic scientists celebrate Christmas
From the Flask glacier to King George Island, intrepid researchers expect good cheer, snow and penguins. Many of us will not get a white Christmas this year, but a group of scientists are ...The Guardian - 2d -
How a Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring
The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.CBS News - 2d -
Congressional Black Caucus applauds Biden’s death row clemency
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has applauded President Biden for commuting the federal death sentences of 37 inmates, even as some Democrats have condemned the president’s actions. The CBC ...The Hill - 3d -
Oil prices begin the week on a down note
Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand — particularly from China, the ...MarketWatch - 3d -
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Preserved 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains unveiled by scientists
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.BBC News - 3d -
Biden has appointed more Black federal judges than any other president
As Biden confirms his final judicial nominees before his single term in office ends, he is on track to have appointed the most federal judges of color of any president.NBC News - 3d -
Romania parties field joint candidate in new vote after Russian meddling claims
PM Marcel Ciolacu’s coalition picks retired liberal politician after vote was cancelledFinancial Times - 3d
