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Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it

The placebo effect is more than just mental – it’s a biological system that can measurably improve a patient’s symptoms. But someone else needs to activate it – creating a risk of manipulation.

France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration

French utility Engie is in talks with the Trump administration about a possible refund for its U.S. offshore wind project leases amid the president's

Russia cuts oil output in April, sources say

Russia was forced to reduce oil output in April due to Ukrainian drone attacks on ports and refineries, as well as a halt to crude supplies via the only remaining Russian oil

Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba, sources say

Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.

Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook

Credit bureau Equifax reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher loan demand lifted its U.S. mortgage business, and maintained its full-year revenue outlook,

Sweden's Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon's US freight network

Swedish trucking company Einride said on Tuesday it has partnered with Amazon.com to deploy 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa was so dizzying in its complexity that it recalls some of the early globe-trotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space

US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated its mining experience, documents and sources show

A U.S. firm central to the Trump administration's push to secure critical minerals from Congo overstated its mining experience, Reuters has found.

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

Over the past three months, Canadian soldiers conducted a more than 5,000-kilometer snowmobile patrol in extreme Arctic conditions traveling

China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games

China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top

Chornobyl first responder says few survive 40 years on

Petro Hurin says his health has never been the same since he was sent 40 years ago to clear the Chornobyl

Volkswagen to cut capacity further by one million cars, CEO tells Manager Magazin

Volkswagen plans to cut its production capacity by another one million cars, CEO Oliver Blume said in an interview with business news outlet Manager Magazin published on Tuesday.

Biofuels back in vogue as Iran war triggers oil price surge

Soaring oil prices in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran are driving renewed demand for biofuels as the need to tackle a fossil fuel

Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

More than 40 years after Volkswagen stole the show at its first Chinese auto fair, it has lost its cutting-edge status in the country, with homegrown brands setting the

Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

To understand how Apple's new CEO John Ternus will run the company, pay attention to what he refuses to sell.

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-

EPA, DOJ file complaint over Potomac River after sewage leak

The Trump administration on Monday filed a complaint against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (D.C.

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

Police say a Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child used an an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Washington, D.C., and its water authority for a massive sewage leak into the Potomac River

Chile, US to sign mining and security agreements

(Corrects headline and lede to reflect $1 million allocated only for security deal, corrects that agreement will add to existing policies, not review them, corrects attribution in lede) SANTIAGO,

Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings

Environmental activists plan to protest outside SpaceX's Starbase launch facilities on Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated IPO of Elon Musk's

The Latest: Pakistan prepares for upcoming peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian cargo ship

President Donald Trump is defending his Iran war strategy, attacking critics and skeptics on Monday as “TRAITORS, ALL” after a second round of talks with Iran were thrown into doubt by the U.S. Navy’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz

Trump cites defense production act to sign energy-related memorandums

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Monday to sign a series of energy-related presidential memorandums, the White House announced, as his

US low-cost airlines seek temporary tax relief to address soaring fuel costs

The CEOs of major low-cost airlines are set to meet on Tuesday with U.S.

Trading Day: Cooling off, but still optimistic

Oil rose on Monday and the main U.S. equity indices fell as U.S.-Iran tensions re-escalated and the Strait of Hormuz was closed, although the

Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export

An LNG tanker has arrived at the Golden Pass facility in Texas to collect the plant's inaugural export of the superchilled gas, the company confirmed

Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin governor's office seeking release of beagles

Animal welfare activists converged outside of Wisconsin Gov_ Tony Evers’ Capitol office on Monday, chanting “Free the dogs!”

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.

Oil prices rise 6% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

Oil prices jumped around 6% in Monday trading on uncertainty over peace talks between the U.S. and Iran after violence flared around the Strait of Hormuz.

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

Authorities say an Amish woman and her six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fast-moving fire at a rural Pennsylvania home

Search is on for 6 from a ship that overturned near the Northern Marianas during a typhoon

Searchers from several countries are scouring the Pacific near the Northern Mariana Islands for six crew members from a cargo ship that overturned during a typhoon that tore through the U.S. territory

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Family opens basement to strangers seeking shelter during tornado

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

Pilot in deadly plane crash in Pasco County identified: PSO

USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree

USA Rare Earth said on Monday it will buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a cash-and-stock deal worth $2.8 billion, the latest in a

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends

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Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says

Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the region, as manufacturing constraints will not allow the automaker to

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

West Coast Falconry faces heartbreak after birds go missing

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Chimpanzees in Uganda are in a ‘civil war,’ and researchers are unsure how it will end

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory

University of Maryland students transform the campus golf course into a living environmental laboratory

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

APS rescues over 40 animals from poor conditions at illegal organization

'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat

'We could smell it immediately': Neighbors recount tense night with gas explosion threat

Israeli ministers celebrate reestablishment of settlement in West Bank

A Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank received demolition orders for 15 shops on Monday, a day after Israeli ministers

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Flight crew rescues hiker with head injury from Virginia mountain

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Neighbors demand road safety changes after pedestrian and biker deaths

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

Walk honors mothers lost to childbirth, raises awareness for health disparities

US to host further G20 talks on war's impact on food and fertilizer

The U.S. will host further talks in coming weeks for the Group of 20 major economies on the impact of the war in the Middle East on food and

US homebuilders brace for another challenging year as war, tariffs hurt margins

U.S. homebuilders will likely point to another challenging year as tariffs and the Iran war further squeeze margins

When oil prices spike, where does the money go?

Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves

Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency

This year’s U.N. climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate

Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology

Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Brazil had great potential to expand deliveries of critical metals, adding that Germany can supply the

Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade

Tesla's solar and energy business is likely to outshine the EV maker's challenged core business when it reports quarterly results this week, a sign of resilience

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in California are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said on Monday, only hours after a blaze was

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project

Indonesia is in talks with Japan's Toyota Motor Asia on a potential joint investment in bioethanol production in the Southeast Asian country, a government official and

Some residents in New Zealand's capital urged to evacuate due to further flood risk

Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington were urged to evacuate on Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced

Wisconsin authorities put total arrests from clashes at beagle breeding facility at about 25

Authorities say around 25 protesters were arrested as about 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to enter a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Funky-smelling Bradford pear tree among 30 invasive species getting banned in New Jersey

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000

Pope Leo urged Angolans on Sunday to overcome divisions after decades of war, first at a Mass in a field outside Luanda and

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions

Global finance leaders, whipsawed by Middle East war news, came to grips this past week with their inability to

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Wildlife is thriving again four decades after the nuclear disaster at Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant in what became the exclusion zone created by the forced mass evacuations of the population

Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

About 1,000 animal welfare protesters who tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin have been turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries

US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship with 6 on board

The U.S. Coast Guard says an airplane search crew has spotted an overturned ship matching the description of a cargo vessel that went missing with six people on board near the western Pacific territory of Saipan

People living along Des Plaines River prepare for flooding with more rain in the forecast

People living along Des Plaines River prepare for flooding with more rain in the forecast

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Activists break into Wisconsin animal breeding facility ahead of scheduled protest

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Senate votes to end ban on mining in Boundary Waters after Sen. Tina Smith's hourslong speech

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Video shows moment car runs red light, kills driver and dog in West Philadelphia crash

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

Cocaine, heroin, firearms and jewelry seized in Southeast Michigan police investigation

Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the U.S. Midwest, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises

Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in Africa on Saturday, blasting "despots and tyrants" who guarantee wealth but do not

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

Storm-weary central US braces for one more day of possibly severe weather after tornado outbreak

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

The contiguous United States is experiencing record drought levels for this time of year, according to weather data

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows

More than a dozen tankers, including three sanctioned vessels, passed through the Strait of Hormuz after a 50-day blockade was lifted on Friday,

How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil

The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month,

A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field

Australia extends relaxed fuel standards to bolster supply

Australia extended an easing on fuel-quality standards until September, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, as the nation grapples with the ​impact of the Iran

The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges

The World Bank on Friday unveiled a new strategy aimed at helping small island states and other small countries better address unique challenges such

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster

A whistleblower organization filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S.

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage

US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects

The Department of Energy will retain funding for major carbon direct air capture awarded under the Biden administration after targeting them for

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open

Oil prices settled down by around 9% on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the

1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp

About 1 million bees temporarily took over an interstate exit ramp in East Tennessee after a beekeepers’ truck crashed and set them loose

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

The European Union will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines

New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family

Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes

Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict

Air Canada said on Friday it will trim daily flights to New York from 38 to 34, starting in June, as higher fuel prices lead North American carriers to cut capacity on

US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices

U.S. fertilizer buyers are redirecting shipments out of the country, as higher overseas prices give them an incentive to divert critical

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery

The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

The Supreme Court is handing a win to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana

Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says

Indian oil refiners are doing their best to line-up oil cargoes to meet local demand, an Indian government official said on Friday, after the United States decided not

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive

Explosive devices found in home of Maryland man during illegal deer hunting investigation

Explosive devices found in home of Maryland man during illegal deer hunting investigation

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Russian billionaire says drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

By Olesya Astakhova MOSCOW, April 17 - Drone attacks in recent months are having a significant impact on the Russian nitrogen fertiliser industry, billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, founder of fertiliser

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in

‘Right to race’ laws and the battle over America’s local racetracks

State lawmakers are trying to shield tracks from nuisance lawsuits − but the larger threat may be rising land values and redevelopment pressures.

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

Cheboygan business owners brace for the worst as dam water levels continue rising

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

The stunning underwater world that’s at risk as the Iran war drags on

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North America, a breathtaking geological feature in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona presenting dramatic

Argentina wheat threatened by high urea fertilizer prices due to Iran war

The Iran war has strongly boosted prices of the urea fertilizer that is vital to ensuring a successful wheat harvest in Argentina, forcing

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns

Sri Lanka's Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on Friday following an outcry over coal imports for

Investors give peace a chance

  Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities

RTX said on Friday that its GTF Advantage engine has been approved to be installed in the Airbus A320neo family aircraft by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

The South Korean internet as erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was safely captured Friday after a nine-day search that drew national attention

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia could compound the Iran war's impact on world travel if a fragile agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz collapses and Persian Gulf oil shipments stay blocked

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights

Panama Canal downplays report of $4 million 'line-jumping' auction payment amid higher traffic

The Panama Canal Authority on Thursday downplayed a report that an LPG vessel paid $4 million to jump the transit queue, saying the result reflected temporary market

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities say

All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried to retrieve 

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

More dangerous storms loom for the central US as parts of the region also grapple with historic flooding

NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement

U.S. utility NiSource said on Thursday it had signed a long-term energy supply agreement with a unit of Alphabet to support a large data center in northern Indiana.

California gasoline stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites

California’s gasoline inventories have declined to record lows as fuel prices have surged nationwide on the back of the war on Iran, and analysts warn that

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass displacement and economic

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities

A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators

Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis

Bangladesh is considering introducing partial online classes in schools as part of austerity measures to ease pressure from the global energy crisis and domestic

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns about potential fuel

Land management company EagleRock discloses revenue rise in US IPO filing

Land management company EagleRock Land reported higher annual revenue in paperwork filed on Thursday for a U.S. initial public offering, positioning itself as a rare energy

Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say

Valero Energy Corp has partially restarted its 380,000 barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refinery following a March 23 explosion and fire, said two people

Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says

Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war

The European Union is considering reviving energy crisis measures it used in 2022 when Russia slashed gas deliveries, to address the unfolding disruption

European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

Several major European power companies are laying out big plans to expand in the United States, as the lure of explosive electricity

Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will again be his running mate in an October election,

GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers

General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16, the company said

LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows

Air traffic controller staffing at LaGuardia airport on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck may have violated the facility's

Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows

Forest loss in Indonesia surged by 66% in 2025, hitting its highest rate in eight years as a result of weak environmental

WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war

Brent futures for June delivery settled down more than $3 on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that Iran's president said the country was

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to

US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules

A committee of senior officials in President Donald Trump's administration voted on Tuesday to exempt the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas industry from a federal law

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Incredible images from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 unveiled

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies

Indonesia's leader visited Tokyo this week in Asia's latest flurry of fuel bartering efforts to

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

When government officials hold prayer services, quote scripture and engage in religious proselytizing at the workplace, is it religious freedom – or an old-fashioned First Amendment violation?

China set to extend fuel export ban with small exemptions, sources say

China is poised to extend its ban on refined fuel exports into April, five industry sources with knowledge of the matter said, though

New Zealand's Fonterra admits 'grass-fed' label may mislead shoppers after Greenpeace lawsuit

New Zealand's Fonterra said on Wednesday it had settled a lawsuit filed by environmental group Greenpeace by admitting the label on one of its products was likely to mislead some

New BP CEO Meg O'Neill starts off by promising consistency, staff note shows

BP's new CEO Meg O'Neill began her stint on Wednesday by offering consistency while accelerating the group's performance, a year

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in South Africa through 2030

Coca-Cola and its two authorized bottlers, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages, will invest 17.6 billion rand ($1.05 billion) in South

How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route

A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continue to threaten rain and pose flooding risks after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit

Chilean copper producer Codelco and global miner Anglo American plan to submit separate environmental studies to regulators for their planned shared

First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says

The first five or 10 new planned U.S. nuclear reactors will "almost certainly" receive loans from the U.S. Energy Department's lending office, U.S.

Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show

Governments and airlines are sounding increasingly urgent alarms about diminishing jet fuel

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction

A federal judge on Thursday again ruled that U.S.

Trump's energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says

The heads of the U.S.

Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut

Madison Air Solutions secured a valuation of $15.65 billion after its shares jumped 18.5% in their debut on Thursday, signaling solid

Cheboygan Dam water levels continue to rise; residents urged to prepare for evacuation

Cheboygan Dam water levels continue to rise; residents urged to prepare for evacuation

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The U.S.

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain

Rare earths developers REalloys and U.S.

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of crude docked in Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data showed, marking

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say

Shell is in advanced talks with Venezuela's government to develop four large areas near Trinidad and Tobago, in two of the South

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

Thousands of Christians still living in a cluster of towns along Lebanon's southern border say they are trapped and terrified after an Israeli

US Gulf Coast tanker market tightens as Asia seeks to replace lost supply

Oil tanker availability along the U.S.

US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices

U.S. farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, the U.S.

IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank on Wednesday said they will form a coordination group

SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project

SpaceX on Wednesday filed for an IPO that Elon Musk says will bankroll an effort to turn the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse, launching up to 1 million

Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply

Microsoft, Chevron and investment fund Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement for power generation and supply, the three companies said on Tuesday.

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would end its war on Iran fairly soon.

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the

Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says

A fire broke out at a liquefied petroleum gas filling station near a residential area in Indonesia's Bekasi regency, east of the capital Jakarta, injuring at least 12,

Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure

Australia will provide up to A$1 billion ($693 million) in interest-free loans to critical businesses, including transport operators and fertiliser producers,

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar

The halting of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz has left the Dubai Middle East benchmark, the price used to

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee

The head of a group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday called for scrapping the U.S. government's 18.4-cent per gallon tax on gasoline and

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

President Donald Trump this week told countries struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to buy from the U.S., but

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany

A young humpback whale named Timmy by rescuers was struggling to find its way out of shallow bays off the Baltic coast of Germany on Sunday morning, after a week-long

Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn

Major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, despite lagging consumer demand and a sharp

Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge

Australian farmers are expected to favour less nitrogen-intensive crops such as barley over wheat and canola in the upcoming season, as surging

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for a second consecutive quarter, holding up despite intensifying competition as the U.S. automaker broadened its focus

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel

A man died and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Greece, leaving authorities rushing to repair damage on Thursday.

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports

Canada's merchandise trade deficit came in much wider than expected in February, data showed on Thursday, as a surge in gold purchases abroad pushed

Russia's Primorsk oil terminal lost 40% of storage to drone attacks, satellite images show

Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, one of country's largest export gateways, lost at least 40% of its storage facilities in Ukrainian drone attacks last month, U.S. commercial

BP names Carol Howle as deputy CEO, to oversee portfolio review, strategy

BP named Carol Howle as deputy chief executive on Thursday and said she would oversee the company's ongoing portfolio review and strategy development.

Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Congressional Republicans are sending President Donald Trump a resolution for his signature that would lift a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates as EV demand stabilizes

Rivian Automotive exceeded analysts' expectations for first-quarter vehicle deliveries, indicating stabilized demand for its SUVs and R1T pickup trucks

Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight

U.S.

Fuel tanker that rerouted from Cuba now discharging in Venezuela, data and source say

A fuel tanker that according to ship tracking services loaded a Russia-origin cargo originally bound for Cuba began discharging on Thursday at an independently-owned terminal in

Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells

Tesla kicked off 2026 with its weakest quarterly deliveries in a year, missing Wall Street expectations as fading U.S. incentives and intensifying global

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing overhead have become near-daily for the Palestinian Ghanem family, expelled by the Israeli military

Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says

Amazon must negotiate with a labor union representing some 5,000 workers at a company warehouse on Staten Island, the National Labor Relations

Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

U.S. crude oil futures for immediate delivery next month hit their largest-ever premium over the second-month contract on

Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers

By Michael S.

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats

Dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after U.S.

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran

U.S. oil prices settled more than 11% higher and Brent soared nearly 8% on Thursday in volatile

Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say

European energy majors TotalEnergies and Shell are among companies eyeing a majority stake in one of the U.S.

Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis

Every Easter, Sydney retiree Elsa Ucak is one of the millions of Australians

North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches

Farm machinery salespeople are wrapping up a dismal season of farm shows across North America as farmers gear up for spring planting without much

World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says

World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war

US Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement

The U.S. Department of the Interior will offer employees new opportunities to leave the agency as part of a plan to improve efficiency, it said in a statement on Thursday.

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals

The U.S.

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in

Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive

With a loud thwack of their wings, the falcons took flight, quickly soaring high above the rocky desert landscape of Altyn-Emel National Park

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry

Australians were urged to maintain their travel plans for Easter weekend although hundreds of petrol stations, mostly in rural areas, were without power on Saturday, as the Iran

Lucid misses first-quarter vehicle delivery estimates on supplier disruptions

Lucid Group missed expectations for first-quarter vehicle deliveries on Friday, hurt by a temporary sales halt and recall tied to an unauthorized supplier change.

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say

Russia's Baltic oil export hubs at Ust-Luga and Primorsk remain unable to handle shipments after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, prompting the country's refineries to find

Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report

Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom evacuated a further 198 of its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies' profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security

The European Union should end sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, take steps to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flows and end the war in Ukraine to tackle the energy

ISS recommends vote against BP board's move to scrap some climate reporting

Influential proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended a vote against the BP board's move to revoke some previous company-

Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country

Taiwan has received supply assurances from the energy minister of a "major" liquefied natural gas-producing country, the island's economy minister said on Saturday,

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday.

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

Two merchant vessels near the Italian coast recovered the bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 survivors from a boat trying to cross to Europe from Libya on Easter weekend,

Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks

Inaction by the UN nuclear watchdog "emboldens aggression" against nuclear facilities such as the Bushehr power plant, Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on

South Korea's Lee says country must balance risk as Hormuz disruptions threaten oil supplies

South Korea must accept a degree of risk in importing crude oil from the Middle East amid blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday.

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led security

Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks

Workers of the world's largest meat company, JBS, agreed to return to work at a beef plant in Greely,

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole

A lost icon: The American chestnut and its central place in the eastern landscape

The American chestnut is a singular, iconic tree of the eastern United States

Pope Leo XIV delivers stark words in Cameroon

Pope Leo has strong words for "those who manipulate religion... for their own military, economic and political gain."

NY Fed says March supply chain pressures highest since start of 2023

Supply chain pressures heated up in March to levels last seen at the start of 2023, data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Monday.

Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states

The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia,

Investors press Amazon, Microsoft and Google on water, power use in US data centers

Ford recalls over 420,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper failure

Ford Motor is recalling 422,613 vehicles in the U.S. over a failure of the windshield wiper, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.

HVAC firm Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO

Indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Wednesday it had raised $2.23 billion in the biggest U.S. initial public offering so far this year.

Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut

Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, unveiled on Wednesday details of a long-awaited reform package that includes cuts to the corporate tax rate,

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast

Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that state energy firm Petronas would give priority to providing Australia with its excess fuel

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid Iran war

A fire at the largest of Australia's two oil refineries has hit petrol production, company and government officials said

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops

Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council

US judge rejects Trump administration bid to block Hawaii climate lawsuit

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to stop Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies in state court over climate change,

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic

US ESG shareholder resolutions plunge in face of Republican pressure, report says

Shareholders have filed 184 proposals promoting environmental, social and governance themes at U.S. companies so far this proxy season, a new study found, about

Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to

Brazil's free cooking gas program threatened by energy price spike ahead of election

Surging energy prices could scupper a popular Brazilian program that provides free cooking gas to around 50 million people,

FAA proposes to hire 2,300 air traffic controllers in budget request

The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing to hire 2,300 air traffic controller trainees as it works to address a persistent

Trump's shipping waiver does not boost oil flows within US; fuel exports soar

U.S.

Phillips 66 faces $900 million loss as Iran crisis lifts oil prices

U.S. refiner Phillips 66 said on Monday its first-quarter results were hit by a sharp increase in commodity prices, leaving it with nearly $900 million in

US crude premiums climb to record levels as Asia, Europe compete for supply

Spot premiums for U.S.

China's Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system to safeguard the country's

Chinese pigs fed new menu as Beijing weans farmers off US soy

At the edge of one of the many pig farms spread across the vast, unbroken floodplains of Taizhou, a two-hour drive northwest of

LG Energy Solution flags Q1 operating loss on weak EV demand

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Tuesday it expects to post a first-quarter operating loss of 208 billion won ($138.16 million), as weaker demand

IEA chief: current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2022 together

The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,

Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission flew deeper into space on Monday than any humans before them, as they cruised through a

Deere settles US right-to-repair lawsuit with $99 million fund, repair commitments

U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere on Monday agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

The leaders of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank will discuss the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war next Monday, IEA

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's

US lawmakers press Bessent on LNG ships that are taking tax credit

A group of Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on whether enormous tankers that ship liquefied natural gas

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

Like many whiskey distillers, Heaven Hill Brands is rolling back bourbon production this year, as demand lags.

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic

World Bank's Banga sees some degree of lower growth, higher inflation due to war

World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday the war in the Middle East would result in some degree of slower growth in the global economy and

Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf neighbours have damaged major energy facilities and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which

Brent settles down on economic worries, US crude up ahead of Trump deadline for Iran

Oil prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with Brent down on worries that high energy prices could slow economic growth, while U.S. crude closed at its

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens

By Alex Lawler LONDON, April 7 - European and Asian refiners are paying record high prices of near $150 a barrel for some crude oil grades, far exceeding prices for paper futures, highlighting the

Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it's not that simple

It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers to raise more cattle, and that’s not an easy ask

Floodwaters inundate Wisconsin streets, trapping drivers, as Midwest rebuilds after storms

Floodwaters from record rainfall in Wisconsin have inundated streets, trapping drivers and forcing officials to close sections of a highway

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above

Arizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while forecasted high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above

European buyers hold talks to ship Canadian LNG via Panama Canal to diversify supply

European buyers, including Germany's Uniper, are exploring the possibility of purchasing liquefied natural gas from Canada's Pacific coast and

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

U.S.

Permian-focused EagleRock plans rare US oil and gas IPO, sources say

EagleRock, a company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, is

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation

U.S.

World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress

The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion

Iran war puts US companies in wait-and-see mode, Fed report says

U.S. businesses and households still adjusting to the Trump administration's tariff policies also are reeling from a surge in energy prices due to the Iran war, a

Ford's advanced EV-and-tech chief to leave the company 

Doug Field, a Tesla and Apple veteran who has led Ford Motor's electric-vehicle and technology efforts for nearly five years, is leaving the automaker. 

Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO

Indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Wednesday it had raised $2.23 billion in its U.S. initial public offering.

Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy targets $7.5 billion valuation in US IPO

Amazon-backed X-Energy is targeting a valuation of up to $7.51 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, the nuclear reactor developer said on

From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession risk

Kevin Kelly is in a tough spot.

Panama authorizes First Quantum to process stockpiled material from shuttered copper mine

Panama's government formally approved on Tuesday for Canada's First Quantum Minerals to remove, process and export stockpiled ore at its shuttered

Chicago jet fuel tops $5 a gallon, as refiner maintenance adds to war-related price surge

Chicago has become the most expensive U.S. jet fuel market, with prices topping $5 per gallon, as the disruptions caused by the Iran war have combined with

Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

U.S.

Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say

Stellantis is in advanced talks with Leapmotor to jointly develop an Opel-branded electric SUV that would use the Chinese automaker's technology and be produced at

Soaring costs, fuel shortage fears drive Pakistan to electric motorbikes

Days after Iran effectively blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the start of U.S. and Israeli

Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire

The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.

World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27

Economic growth for six Western Balkans countries is projected to increase to 3.1% on average in 2026 and 2027 on stronger exports and public investment after a slowdown

Chinese electric truck maker Windrose makes first US delivery

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose said it had made the first delivery of its long‑haul electric heavy truck in the United States, marking a key step in its global

Asian stocks exodus fuels largest emerging market outflows since 2020, IIF data shows

Foreign investors pulled $70.3 billion from emerging market assets in March, the biggest outflow since the pandemic rout in March 2020, data from a global

'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during

General Motors recalls over 270,000 cars in US over rearview camera issue

General Motors is recalling 271,770 cars in the U.S. over an issue with the rearview camera, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday. 

Exxon signals lower Q1 profit despite higher oil, gas revenue from Iran war price spikes

Exxon Mobil signaled on Wednesday that first quarter earnings could decline from the previous quarter, with an expected multi-billion dollar hit related to

Wealthy nations slashed development aid in 2025 for second year in row, debt group says

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, April 8 (Retuers) - Wealthy nations slashed their development aid in 2025, probably by record-breaking amounts, a debt group said, ahead of data set to be released on

US carmakers say proposed EU rules could block large pickup trucks from Europe

U.S. carmakers say rules under consideration by Brussels could keep full-size pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, the Chevy Silverado and the

Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day

Protesters calling for further government help to lower the cost of fuel clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways with parked

IMF, World Bank and UN food agency say war is increasing food prices, insecurity

The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the U.N.

Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion deal

A deep-sea mining firm led by former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese will merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration in a $1 billion all-stock deal aimed at building one

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year’s deadly flood has acknowledged that if there was a general evacuation order early in the storm, lives could've been saved

Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp utility wins ruling that could reduce Oregon wildfire damages

An appeals court on Wednesday ruled in favor of Berkshire Hathaway's PacifiCorp unit over a series of Oregon wildfires in 2020, saying a trial judge erred in

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States

Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future

Allbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that was once a Wall Street darling and found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars, is pivoting to artificial intelligence

Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

Two Iranian-linked tankers exited the Gulf on Monday as other vessels began avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said

Mount Holyoke’s corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its ‘rotting flesh’ stench

Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College’s Talcott Greenhouse to witness the rare bloom of “Pangy,” a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh

Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices

Las Vegas business owners, drivers lament ongoing impact of high gas prices

Carmakers navigating the costly and tricky transition to battery storage systems

Carmakers and battery companies facing a weak U.S. market for electric vehicles are scrambling to repurpose battery factories

Japan offers $10 billion support to help Asian neighbours secure oil

Japan said on Wednesday it would establish a financial framework worth about $10 billion to help Asian countries procure energy

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea amid

Kenyan court fines and jails Chinese man in ant-smuggling case

A Kenyan court on Wednesday ordered a Chinese man to pay a fine of 1 million shillings ($7,746) and gave him a 12-month jail term for trying to smuggle

BYD shuns price war in South Africa to build EV brand

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is deliberately avoiding a price war in South Africa as competition ramps up in the continent's second biggest

UN development chief says $6 billion investment could save 32 million people from war-induced poverty

Investing just $6 billion into targeted cash payments or energy subsidies to offset energy prices sent soaring by the war in the

Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?

The war in Sudan entered its fourth year on April 15 overshadowed by other regional and global turmoil, despite having created what the United Nations calls the world's worst

Europe facing jet fuel crunch sees record inflows from US, Nigeria

Europe is seeing record inflows of jet fuel from the United States and Nigeria, data from Kpler and LSEG showed, as it seeks to shore up supplies due to

Large tornado spotted in Minnesota

A full week of dangerous weather is looming for the central US, with multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms that will unleash destructive hail and winds and a few tornadoes, as captured by storm chaser Brandon Clement.

Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon

An official says some hard hit areas of the Northern Marianas could be without power and water for weeks after the Pacific Ocean islands were battered by a super typhoon

Arizona town facing water issues as city implements severe restrictions

Arizona town facing water issues as city implements severe restrictions

IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock

The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis

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Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

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BHP's incoming CEO met with Chinalco boss in China this week

BHP Group's incoming CEO, Brandon Craig, met with the chairman of Chinalco in Beijing this week and discussed further cooperation, the Chinese aluminium giant said on

The data center boom meets resistance in Maine as lawmakers pass a yearlong freeze

Maine’s legislature has passed the nation’s first statewide moratorium on energy-hungry data centers

UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free,

Iran says peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing

As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz

Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended, for now, with President Donald Trump claiming victory, but the U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an

Italy pledges emergency funds to reopen rail, motorway after landslide on key Adriatic corridor

Italy's government moved on Thursday to limit disruption from a major landslide that cut rail and motorway links along a key north-south transport corridor, declaring a state

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, sources say

Tesla is developing an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors

Woman's handmade tribute honors 58 fallen Vietnam sailors

Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says

More than a million Sudanese refugees face drastic cuts in life-saving aid such as food and water unless donors fill a funding shortfall of over $400 million,

Iran war doubles Russia's main oil revenue to $9 billion in April, Reuters calculations show

Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran,

'It was light because the whole room was gone': Family survives tornado as it tore through home

'It was light because the whole room was gone': Family survives tornado as it tore through home

Kia delays launch of software-focused cars, unveils big hike to investment plans

South Korea's Kia Corp said on Thursday it had delayed plans to build "software-defined vehicles" by about one year to 2028, and announced a

Polestar CEO talks up used-car market as higher fuel prices spur shift to cheaper EVs

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said on Thursday used-car sales were exceeding those of new vehicles, as a jump in gasoline and diesel prices

Chevron sees Iran war oil boost, warns hedging to weigh

Chevron said on Thursday it expected first-quarter upstream earnings to rise between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion from the previous quarter, fueled by higher oil

US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico

Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the U.S. territory

Israel approves dozens of new settlements in West Bank, watchdog says

Israel has approved the establishment of dozens of new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, an Israeli watchdog group

Allbirds shares soar on a very 2026 pivot to AI

Allbirds shares soar on a very 2026 pivot to AI

VW to stop making its top electric vehicle in the US 

Volkswagen said on Thursday it will end production of the ID.4 electric SUV out of its Tennessee plant this month, citing a challenging time for the U.S.

IMF's Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the global lender expected near-term demand for IMF financial support to rise

US House to vote on aviation safety bill next week

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Tesla's lower-cost EV plan seen boosting volume, risking margins

Tesla investors said the company's plan to develop a smaller, lower-cost EV, which was reported exclusively by Reuters, might boost volumes and address slowing

Oil pares gains to close up 1% as Israel plans peace talks with Lebanon

Oil prices closed up 1% but settled below $100 for the second straight session on Thursday in volatile trading as a fragile Middle East ceasefire held

American Airlines, Alaska Air hike checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices

American Airlines and Alaska Air said on Thursday they are hiking checked baggage fees, as carriers seek to pass on soaring jet fuel costs linked to escalating tensions in the

US-Iran ceasefire: what we know

Here is what we know following Tuesday evening's dramatic reversal by U.S. President Donald Trump of his threats to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure. 

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,

USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant

USA Rare Earth is considering building a magnet plant in France, its CEO said on Thursday, after agreeing to pay 40 million euros ($47 million) for a stake

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the

How a retired cranberry bog helped change the game for wetland restoration

The largest restored wetlands in Massachusetts now cover hundreds of acres of what used to be cranberry farms

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

Saudi Arabia says attacks cut oil output and East-West Pipeline flow

Attacks on Saudi energy facilities have cut the kingdom's oil production capacity by around 600,000 barrels per day and

Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held talks in Singapore on Friday with counterpart Lawrence Wong, in which they vowed

EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry

The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators

EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. 

Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern

A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

Storm chaser captures video of tornado in southern Minnesota

Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered prosecutors on Friday to file criminal charges against companies that refuse to cooperate with a task force he launched to

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group Hezbollah, which has disrupted supplies of goods and pushed

Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party

Chile is set to break with precedent and open its annual global copper gathering next week with a day of panels devoted

Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant

Glencore on Friday said it acquired a 45% stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, strengthening the London-listed miner's position in

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech is reshaping the funding landscape for new nuclear technologies as it seeks to bolster electricity supply for power-hungry AI data centers, inking deals

After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict

Mykola Maliienko, who farms the rich, black soil of central Ukraine and exports crops

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

As sea levels rise, increasing amounts of salt water are leaking into freshwater supplies worldwide.

Your local fishing hole is getting browner, changing which fish species thrive and which ones struggle

People who are trying to fish – or manage the ecosystems – in darker waters may need to adapt to different water conditions.

Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S.

Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022

Oil futures settled lower on Friday and posted their biggest weekly decline since 2022 ahead of talks between Iran and the U.S. aimed at securing a

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not elaborate

What the Trump tax breaks giveth, the gasoline pump taketh away

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Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and

Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports

Rio Tinto's U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen potential bidders and could be valued as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg

US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say

A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says

The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced by U.S.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

Massive pile of melting snow reveals crushed DPW car in Massachusetts. Why the city says vehicles were buried on purpose.

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers

After pileup, Colorado tourist town of Georgetown opened community center, restaurants to I-70 travelers