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10 Car Smells That Signal Urgent Mechanical Trouble

If you notice a smell coming from your car, it’s nothing to shrug off. After years of working as a mechanic, I can tell you that certain smells signal big trouble. It can tell you you have engine issues, fuel system problems, hose trouble, or coolant leaks. The good news…

Clever Dude · Dec 2, 2025

Cotton Eases Lower on Tuesday

Cotton futures were steady to 7 points lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 73 cents per barrel at $58.59 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.102 lower to $99.260. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money trimming 98 contracts from their previous record...

Barchart · Dec 2, 2025

Soybeans Slip Lower into Tuesday’s Close

Soybeans faced weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down 2 to 3 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 3 3/4 cents lower at $10.54 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $1.30 to $3, with Soy Oil futures 29 to 35 points higher. There were no deliveries issued against...

Barchart · Dec 2, 2025

Soybeans Showing Slight Weakness on Tuesday

Soybeans are posting fractional to penny losses across most contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 3/4 cents lower at $10.57 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $1.30 to $1.80, with Soy Oil futures 23 to 27 points higher. There were no deliveries issued against December soybean...

Barchart · Dec 2, 2025

No, Dryer Sheets Do Not Keep Mice Away – Pest Pro Reveals the Natural Scent-Deterrent That Actually Works

Get it right the first time to prevent dealing with a widespread infestation

Homes & Gardens · Dec 2, 2025

Utility Asks New Mexico for ‘Zero Emission’ Status for Gas-Fired Power Plant

Plan puts costs of new solar farms on New Mexicans and extends lives of coal-fired plants. Critics call it “profound greenwashing.”

Capital & Main · Dec 2, 2025

Top 100 Stocks to Buy: Par Pacific Holdings Looks Tempting, But Should You Bite?

Par Pacific Holdings entered Tuesday trading as the 33rd-ranked stock in Barchart’s Top 100 Stocks to Buy. Up nearly threefold since hitting a 52-week low in early March, the diversified oil and gas company seems destined for more gains.

Barchart · Dec 2, 2025

Crude Prices Undercut by Hopes for an End to the Russian-Ukrainian War

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is down -0.21 (-0.35%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.00195 (-1.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are slightly lower today due to a stronger dollar. Also, there are hopes for an end to the Russian-Ukrainian war as the key parties...

Barchart · Dec 2, 2025

Petrochemical Expansion in Texas Will Fall Heavily on Communities of Color, Study Finds

Researchers in Houston analyzed the locations of 114 proposed industrial projects related to oil and gas in Texas, most of them involved in plastics production.

Texas Observer · Dec 2, 2025

Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works

As AI data centers spring up across the country, their energy demand and resulting greenhouse gas emissions are raising concerns. With servers and energy-intensive cooling systems constantly running, these buildings can use anywhere from a few megawatts of power for a small data center to more than 100 megawatts for…

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025