Metals are the new oil, JD Vance pitches to America: ‘There’s no realer thing than critical minerals’ Trump officials are pitching a new framework to think about raw minerals. It’s not actually new. Fortune · Feb 5
Doctors Warn: 6 Everyday Foods Secretly Raising Your Cancer Risk Everyday meals and snacks can feel comforting, familiar and safe. But according to Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, some of the foods you reach for most often are actually quietly increasing your risk of cancer. None of these foods cause cancer instantly, but frequent consumption can set up an… Times Life · Feb 5
Crude Prices Tumble as the Dollar Strengthens and Iran Tensions Ease March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -2.22 (-3.41%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0469 (-2.39%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a1.5-week high. Also, US-Iran tensions eased, weighing on crude prices, after Iran... Barchart · Feb 5
Photos of Cubans getting by without power as outages persist and tensions with US escalate Much of Cuba remains hit with constant power outages, stemming from aging infrastructure and fuel shortages at power plants. Uncertainty looms over potential aid from Russia or Mexico, after the U.S. attacked Venezuela, disrupting oil shipments. And while residents struggle to find basic necessities and the crisis deepens, some of… The Independent UK · Feb 5
Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with US escalate Residents of a small coastal Cuban town face severe hardships despite living near energy sources The Independent UK · Feb 5
Trump foe dons MAGA hat after Venezuela Once branded a "lunatic" by Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro is now on board to "Make Americas Great Again" Salon · Feb 5
Cotton Falling Back on Thursday Morning Cotton prices are down 15 to 30 points on Thursday AM trade. Futures slipped into the Wednesday close, as contracts were down 7 to 12 points in the front months. Crude oil futures were up $1.26 per barrel on the day at $64.47. The US dollar index was up $0.214... Barchart · Feb 5
Russian container ship captain jailed for six years over fatal North Sea collision Vladimir Motin sentenced in UK for manslaughter by gross negligence after failing to take action to prevent his ship crashing into an oil tanker The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Michigan accuses big oil of being ‘cartel’ that fuels climate crisis and high energy costs In first-of-its-kind complaint, state accused four fossil fuel majors and US oil lobbying group of climate disinformation The Guardian - US · Feb 5
From Ginseng to Camellia: 5 Best Chinese Oils for Hair Health Chinese beauty remedies are mostly dependent on natural herbs. These traditional practices have attracted attention of people around the world as it treats hair with a soft but effective method. These methods nourish and repair the hair from within. According to traditional Chinese Medicine, good blood circulation and internal harmony… MyLifeXP · Feb 5
Best foundations for dry skin, tested by a beauty writer These formulas will help dry skin feel hydrated The Independent UK · Feb 5
Azerbaijan oil fund leans on gold to protect state reserves Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability. Euronews · Feb 5
Shell will consider fossil fuel investment in Venezuela, says chief executive Wael Sawan weighs up production project as company reports 22% drop in full-year earnings to $18.5bn but boosts dividends The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Shell profits slump by more than a fifth amid oil price rout The oil giant said full-year underlying earnings dropped 22% to 18.53 billion US dollars (£13.6 billion). Evening Standard · Feb 5
MyLifeXP · Feb 5 Why These 6 Indian Snacks Make the Body Feel Safe After Eating Snacking is not the problem. Poor choices are. In Indian food tradition, snacks were designed with care, balance, and emotional comfort in mind. Long before calorie counting became popular, elders understood how food affects digestion and mood. Many Indian snacks were created to keep the body light, the stomach calm,…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 Sanctions having ‘significant impact’ on Russian economy, says EU special envoy Exclusive: David O’Sullivan says war-based economy may be nearing point of becoming ‘unsustainable’
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Catastrophe’ for Putin as front line cut off from vital Starlink satellites Elon Musk appears to stop Moscow’s forces using internet service they rely on to operate weapons
Times Pets · Feb 5 These Smells Snakes Fear and Instantly Run Away From Snakes do not hear the world the way we do. They do not see expressions or understand fear on a human face. What they understand deeply is smell. Their sense of smell is not limited to their nose. It is powered by their tongue. Every flick of that tongue pulls…
The Texas Tribune · Feb 5 Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional A judge ruled Senate Bill 13, passed in 2021, violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The law prevented state investments in firms it deemed as boycotting oil and gas companies.
Windows Central · Feb 5 Helldivers 2's new Bastion tank absolutely rules — it's amazing and awful all at once, and my new favorite stratagem for spilling Automaton oil I've put Helldivers 2's new Bastion tank through its paces, and am happy to confirm: it's absolutely awesome.
Barchart · Feb 4 Cotton Fails to Hold onto Gain on Wednesday Cotton futures slipped into the Wednesday close, as contracts were down 7 to 12 points in the front months. Crude oil futures were up $1.26 per barrel on the day at $64.47. The US dollar index was up $0.214 to $97.515. Tuesday’s online auction from The Seam showed sales of...
AAP · Feb 4 Domestic producer worried about gas reservation policy Australian oil and gas exploration and production company Beach Energy is concerned about the impact of a looming east coast gas reservation policy.
The Guardian - US · Feb 4 Chilean olive oil, a Scottish necktie and more: nine Valentine’s gifts Americans haven’t caught on to yet A Wuthering Heights-inspired cushion beloved in the UK and a Moroccan cooking tagine for two: these gifts show love in every language
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Mediterranean diet can reduce risk of stroke by up to 25%, long-term study suggests Two-decade study indicates a diet rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood and vegetables can cut risk of every type of stroke
Reason · Feb 4 This California Family Is Suing for the Right To Drill for Oil on Their Own Property “We’re standing up not just for ourselves, but for the principle that government must respect property rights.”