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Biden administration blocks drilling in broad swathe of Arctic
Presented by AFPM — It will block off oil and gas drilling on 13m acres in the Western Arctic {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration bars drilling on millions of Alaskan acres The Biden ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Shields Millions of Acres of Alaskan Wilderness From Drilling and Mining
The administration has blocked a proposed industrial road needed to mine copper in the middle of the state, and has banned oil drilling on 13 million acres in the North Slope.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Here’s what Biden can actually do to ensure gas prices are ‘affordable’
Gasoline prices are on the rise this election year, and President Joe Biden’s team wants to make sure they’re “affordable” for Americans — but can the White House actually do that?MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Oil market shrugs off Israeli strikes on Iran
Brent spikes above $90 before dropping close to three-week low as Tehran plays down attacksFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Oil market shrugs off Israeli strikes on Iran
Brent spikes above $90 before dropping close to three-week low as Tehran plays down attacksFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Bolton hits Biden for putting 'enormous pressure' on Israel to not 'do more' to Iran
Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized President Biden for putting “enormous pressure” on Israel to not “do more” to Iran Friday, after the country launched retaliatory strikes on Israel following an attack earlier this month in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Luxury car sales plunge as buyers put off by Seoul’s neon licence plates
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehiclesFinancial Times - World -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
First lady Jill Biden to kick off Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers
First lady Jill Biden will kickoff Educators for Biden-Harris in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Friday, a national organizing effort to turn out votes for President Biden.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Israel's limited strike against Iran appeared to provide an off-ramp from the recent cycle of direct conflict.
Israel’s limited strike against Iran appeared to provide an off-ramp from the recent cycle of direct conflict.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Oil ends below the day’s highs as panic eases over Israel’s retaliation against Iran
Oil prices on Friday pared much of their overnight gains to settle with a more modest rise as “calmer heads” prevailed after an apparent retaliatory attack by Israel on Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine
The planned vote on a foreign aid package is validation of a White House strategy to court the speaker behind the scenes while letting him find his own path.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
Ocean spray emits more PFAS than industrial polluters, study finds
Research into release of ‘forever chemicals’ raises concerns about contamination and human exposure along world’s coastlines. Ocean waves crashing on the world’s shores emit more PFAS into the air than the world’s industrial polluters, new ...The Guardian - World -
European Gas Erases Gains as Market Weighs Strike on Iran
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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Slip in Rangebound Trade
Natural gas futures settled fractionally lower as the market weighed counterbalancing factors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EPA issues waiver allowing higher-ethanol gas to be sold this summer
The Biden administration has issued a waiver allowing fuel with higher ethanol content to be sold during the summer months when gasoline prices typically rise. E15, a fuel blend with 15 percent ethanol, is an estimated $0.25 cheaper than E10 fuel, ...The Hill - Politics -
'Humpty Dumpty house' put up for sale
The ditty is said to have been inspired by events at the site of the property almost 500 years ago.BBC News - Top stories -
‘No limits’: how the marathon was overtaken in sprint to stretch horizons
Race distance seen as pinnacle of human achievement since time of ancient Greece is no longer the finishing line for what body can endure. The Olympic marathon held 120 years ago saw 32 people start, 14 finish, the winner disqualified for spending ...The Guardian - World -
Israel carries out limited retaliatory airstrike on Iran
Israel launched a retaliatory airstrike against Iran that reportedly targeted a military base near a nuclear site, which officials say was not hit. The United States was not involved in the strike, but was notified ahead of time. NBC’s Richard ...NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Weekly quiz: What made Liz Truss itch in Downing Street?
Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
10 observations: Connor Bedard, Blackhawks put a bow on 2023-24 season
The Blackhawks fell to Los Angeles 5-4 in overtime on Thursday to put a bow on the 2023-24 season. Here are 10 observations from the loss.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
EPA declares 2 forever chemicals are 'hazardous,' putting polluters on the hook for cleanup
The Biden administration on Friday designated two pervasive pollutants as “hazardous substances” — making it easier to put companies that dumped them on the hook for cleanup costs. The move, by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ...The Hill - Politics -
Another Republican joins effort to oust Johnson, putting the speaker in real peril
A third House Republican has signed onto an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power, giving his opponents the votes they'd need to remove the Republican leader unless Democrats stepped in to save him.NBC News - Top stories -
Soccer’s Worst Kept Secret: Why Goalkeepers Put Vaseline on Their Gloves
Manchester United’s goalkeeper was captured doing it and brought the trick to people’s attention.The New York Times - Sports -
Welsh ministers 'put hands up' over 20mph rule
Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash.BBC News - Top stories -
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Watch: Scottish Cup - Hoilett misses huge chance for late Aberdeen leveller
Watch live BBC One Scotland coverage, listen to Sportsound commentary and follow live text updates as Scottish Cup holders Celtic meet Aberdeen in the semi-finals.BBC News - Top stories -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says
Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Richard Engel: Israeli attack against Iran appears limited
NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Jerusalem on Israel carrying out a strike against Iran.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: Live Updates: Muted Reactions to Israeli Strikes on Iran Hint at De-Escalation
Israel had vowed retaliation for Iran’s attack last weekend, but the strikes reported overnight were limited, and Iran downplayed them.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel and Iran stay largely silent after limited retaliatory strike
A person familiar with the situation told NBC News that Israel carried out an operation in Iran. Earlier, Israeli officials notified U.S. officials that a response was coming.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Israel carries out limited strikes on Iran, with the extent of damage unclear
Israeli forces carried out an operation in Iran on Thursday night, according to a person familiar with the matter.NBC News - Top stories - Israel