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China hits 26% of 2020 target for U.S. energy imports under trade deal By Reuters

China hits 26% of 2020 target for U.S. energy imports under trade deal By Reuters

© Reuters. Chinese and U.S. flags are set up for a signing ceremony during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao at China’s Ministry of Transport in Beijing, BEIJING (Reuters) – China has…

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As cobalt demand booms, companies must do more to protect Congolese miners

As cobalt demand booms, companies must do more to protect Congolese miners

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the major source of some of the minerals used to manufacture components in household appliances, mobile phones, electric vehicles and jewellery. The mineral extraction industry is the backbone of…

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a brief history of chess in Australia

a brief history of chess in Australia

The new Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit has received rave reviews around the world. Surprisingly for a chess-themed show, it received a warm reception by the global chess community, which is usually highly critical of…

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Oil Prices Hits March Highs on Vaccine Hopes, Defying Gasoline Stock Spike By Investing.com

Oil Prices Hits March Highs on Vaccine Hopes, Defying Gasoline Stock Spike By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com — Crude stockpiles in the United States fell by almost 800,000 barrels last week, confounding analysts expectations for a build and sending benchmark U.S. oil to $45 highs last…

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Janet Yellen and Kamala Harris keep shattering glass ceilings – but global elite boys club remains

Janet Yellen and Kamala Harris keep shattering glass ceilings – but global elite boys club remains

Janet Yellen may soon become the first woman to lead the Treasury Department, about six years after shattering another glass ceiling at the top of the Federal Reserve. She’s not alone in breaking down barriers…

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Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is cheaper than Pfizer’s and Moderna’s and doesn’t require supercold temperature

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is cheaper than Pfizer’s and Moderna’s and doesn’t require supercold temperature

The biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has released data on what is now the third promising vaccine candidate against COVID-19 – and it has several advantages over those of its competitors, Pfizer and Moderna. On Monday, AstraZeneca…

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Chinese buyers look to cancel U.S. soybean orders as processing margins shrink By Reuters

Chinese buyers look to cancel U.S. soybean orders as processing margins shrink By Reuters

© Reuters. Soybeans fall into a bin as a trailer is filled at a farm in Buda, Illinois By Naveen Thukral and Hallie Gu SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) – Some Chinese soybean importers and processors are looking…

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Oil Inventories Rose by 3.8M Barrels Last Week: API By Investing.com

Oil Inventories Rose by 3.8M Barrels Last Week: API By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Yasin Ebrahim Investing.com – U.S. oil stockpiles climbed last week on rising gasoline inventories as lockdown measures in parts of the U.S. to curb the virus kept a lid on fuel demand.   rose…

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how three CEOs helped their companies thrive in a pandemic

how three CEOs helped their companies thrive in a pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted different responses from company CEOs seeking to ensure their businesses survive. Keeping their employees safe has been the first priority, but beyond that, their task has involved understanding the situation,…

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Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community. We need to know why

Face masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community. We need to know why

In controlled laboratory situations, face masks appear to do a good job of reducing the spread of coronavirus (at least in hamsters) and other respiratory viruses. However, evidence shows mask-wearing policies seem to have had…

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