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American Kitchens Face an Uncertain Mix: Olive Oil and Tariffs
Trump hasn’t said whether he’ll move against imported foods, but the effects on oil producers and consumers are already being debated.The New York Times - 24m -
Syria’s largest refinery stops operating as Iran oil flow ceases
Ninety per cent of country’s crude came from Iran before fall of Bashar al-Assad, says refinery chiefFinancial Times - 8h -
Oil prices settle at lowest in over a week after Fed rattles markets
Oil futures declined on Thursday, pulling prices for U.S. and global crude benchmarks to their lowest settlement in over a week, a day after the Federal Reserve signaled it would go much slower in ...MarketWatch - 4h -
Lawyer for Ecuadorian tribes fighting oil industry seeks Biden pardon
Steven Donziger and 34 congressmembers urge action on case that saw debilitating counterattacks from Chevron. Steven Donziger, the embattled human rights attorney, has urged Joe Biden to offer him ...The Guardian - 10h -
Oil may ‘collapse’ below $50 a barrel in 2025 if this perfect storm hits the market
Oil prices look set to end the year lower as demand weakness, particularly from China, prevails — but 2025 may bring an even steeper loss, with the possibility of a drop below $50 a barrel if the ...MarketWatch - 13h -
What are seed oils and do they pose health risks? Here's what to know
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.CBS News - 1d -
Equinor Makes Oil and Gas Discovery in North Sea
The energy major said it probably wouldn’t be commercial for development in isolation, but it is the second recent discovery in the area that the company plans to further explore.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Oil prices finish lower as downbeat China data ease demand prospects
Oil prices finished lower Monday as concerns over the outlook for energy demand were renewed by a batch of economic data in China that showed retail-sales growth unexpectedly weakened in November.MarketWatch - 3d -
Russian Tanker Wrecks Spilling Oil Into the Black Sea
The Volgoneft-212 was carrying thousands of barrels of oil when it ran aground late Sunday and damaged its hull. A second tanker was also damaged.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Russian tanker sinks in Black Sea spilling 4,300 tonnes of oil
Ukraine accuses Moscow of recklessness due to risk of ecological damage as second tanker runs aground. A Russian tanker carrying more than 4,000 tonnes of oil products has sunk in the Black Sea ...The Guardian - 4d -
Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.BBC News - 4d -
Oil spill in Kerch Strait after two Russian oil tankers seriously damaged in storm
At least one person has died after two Russian oil tankers took heavy storm damage in the Kerch Strait, spilling oil and sparking an emergency rescue operation, Russian officials told state news ...ABC News - 4d -
Relax Syria sanctions to bring in western oil operators, Gulfsands boss says
Head of London-based company says boosting production would help the country ‘get back on its feet’Financial Times - 4d -
Good at Reading? Your Brain May Be Structured Differently
Two regions in the left hemisphere of the brain, which are crucial for language, are different in people who are good at reading and are likely to be shaped by the habit.Wired - 5d -
Blacklisted for trading Russian oil, he says a ‘conman’ tricked him
One of only two Europeans sanctioned for trading Russian oil says he was duped by an alleged ‘conman’Financial Times - 5d -
The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious
A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on America’s hottest new conspiracy theory.Wired - 6d -
Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals
A new DNA analysis has shown that the arrival of modern humans from Africa was far from smooth.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Britain Promised Clean Energy, but It Still Needs Oil
The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with renewable energy projects, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
EU targets Russia's ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions
European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on UkraineABC News - Dec. 11 -
This Super Mario Bros. Movie Character May Not Be In The Sequel
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is getting a sequel, but the character Foreman Spike may not be part of it. Comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, who voiced the character in the first film, recently ...GameSpot - Dec. 10 -
Supreme Court weighs environmental dispute over Utah oil railway
The Supreme Court justices will weigh the fate of an 88-mile railroad project that would transport crude oil in Utah as they consider a dispute over whether federal officials conducted a stringent ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
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Oil Markets Shrug Off Overthrow of Syria’s al-Assad
Traders appeared to be more concerned about tepid global growth and an oversupply from other producers than about Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own
Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Russia warns citizens they may need to leave Syria
Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of HomsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Money may be green, but the color of luxury is 'Mocha Mousse'
A rich color is having a moment with shoppers — and it shouldn't come as a surprise.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Oil prices little changed after OPEC+ delays production increase
OPEC+ is struggling to bring barrels back to the market with prices under pressure from soft China demand and strong U.S. production.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Oil ends lower after OPEC+ again delays phaseout of production cuts
Oil futures finished lower on Thursday after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, as expected, agreed to further postpone a proposed unwinding of production cuts in ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
OPEC Plus Postpones Plan to Increase Oil Output for Three Months
The oil cartel had aimed to start opening the taps in January, but delayed in the face of weak demand and plans by other countries to raise production.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
OPEC+ members to delay oil production increases
This production cut was previously due to start being phased out in December.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Shell and Equinor to combine UK offshore oil and gas assets
Companies say combination will play crucial role in securing energy supply for countryFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Project 2025 May Not Be What It Seemed. It’s Worse.
Trump’s version of Project 2025 may not be what it seemed. It’s worse.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Oil prices end lower as investors look to OPEC+ decision
U.S. oil futures finished lower Wednesday, as pressure from uncertainty a day ahead of a decision by major oil producers on output levels outweighed support from weekly U.S. data showing a crude ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Grandmother may have fallen in sinkhole searching for cat
A 64-year-old grandmother who was searching for her cat may have fallen in a sinkhole in Pennsylvania. Officials provided an update on rescue operations.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline is interrupted
Officials say oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has been interruptedABC News - Dec. 4 -
Saudi Arabia Is Losing Its Iron Grip on Global Oil Markets
Rising U.S. production and internal OPEC+ pressure limit the kingdom’s sway over prices. Trump is a new wild card.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Trump may replace Hegseth with DeSantis: WSJ
President-elect Trump is rumored to be considering replacing his Defense Secretary pick, former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). According to a report by the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games
In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...GameSpot - Dec. 3
