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US crude, product inventories likely fell last week: Reuters poll By Reuters

US crude, product inventories likely fell last week: Reuters poll By Reuters

(Reuters) – oil and product stockpiles were expected to have fallen last week, an extended Reuters poll showed on Tuesday. Ten analysts polled by Reuters estimated on average that crude inventories fell by about 1.4…

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Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role

Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role

Millions of Americans have been watching with growing alarm as their homeowners insurance premiums rise and their coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and they continued to rise in 2024 across…

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The ‘publish or perish’ mentality is fuelling research paper retractions – and undermining science

The ‘publish or perish’ mentality is fuelling research paper retractions – and undermining science

When scientists make important discoveries, both big and small, they typically publish their findings in scientific journals for others to read. This sharing of knowledge helps to advance science: it can, in turn, lead to…

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Oil prices climb on fresh China stimulus, Middle East tensions By Reuters

Oil prices climb on fresh China stimulus, Middle East tensions By Reuters

By Gabrielle Ng SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Tuesday on news of monetary stimulus from top importer China and concerns that tensions in the Middle East could hit regional supply, while a major hurricane…

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More Indians than ever are going on holiday abroad – so where are they heading and why?

More Indians than ever are going on holiday abroad – so where are they heading and why?

Travel is on the rise again. According to the UN’s tourism agency, international travel for all purposes reached 97% of its pre-pandemic level in the first quarter of 2024. In some regions such as Africa…

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Texas sues Biden administration over lizard’s endangered status, cites oil industry threat By Reuters

Texas sues Biden administration over lizard’s endangered status, cites oil industry threat By Reuters

By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration on Monday for declaring the dunes sagebrush lizard an endangered species, saying the politically motivated decision could harm property owners and…

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Grangemouth job losses are a stark reminder of the cost of a greener industrial future

Grangemouth job losses are a stark reminder of the cost of a greener industrial future

The recent announcement that Grangemouth oil refinery in central Scotland will close next year marks a notable moment in the energy transition towards net zero. As countries strive to meet climate targets and reduce their…

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Earth is getting a tiny new mini-moon. It won’t be the first (or the last)

Earth is getting a tiny new mini-moon. It won’t be the first (or the last)

Earth is going to have its very own mini-moon from September 29 until November 25. The regular Moon’s new, temporary friend is 2024 PT₅, an asteroid captured from the Arjuna asteroid group (called the “Arjunas”).…

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Oil climbs on Middle East escalation fears, US Fed rate cut By Reuters

Oil climbs on Middle East escalation fears, US Fed rate cut By Reuters

By Gabrielle Ng and Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday, buoyed by concerns that heightened conflict in the Middle East may curtail regional supply and expectations last week’s outsized U.S. interest…

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Uefa’s decision to team up with a gambling giant will come at a high social cost

Uefa’s decision to team up with a gambling giant will come at a high social cost

Changes to the format of this year’s Uefa Champions League tournament have been much discussed by fans and pundits. The world’s most prestigious club football competition, featuring the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and…

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