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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

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
Environment|Science|US|World

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

Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Travel|World

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

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing soon

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

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.

First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

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

Lufthansa grounds planes, Nigerian carriers threaten to stop flying as Iran war strains show
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|US|World

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

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

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction
Business|Economy|Environment

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

The heads of the U.S.

Trump's energy leaders to hold call with CEOs on Iran war, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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

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

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

Cheboygan Dam water levels continue to rise; residents urged to prepare for evacuation
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US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The U.S.

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

Rare earths developers REalloys and U.S.

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal
Economy|Environment|Health|World

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

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

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

Shell in advanced talks with Venezuela for more gas areas, sources say
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

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

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

Oil tanker availability along the U.S.

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

US farmers to plant less corn as Iran war spikes fertilizer prices
Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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

IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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.

Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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.

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

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

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,

Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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,

Australia to offer businesses $693 million in cheap loans to ease fuel cost pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Iran war puts Middle East Dubai oil benchmark under stress as prices soar
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs

Woman shares story behind viral video of mama bear wrangling cubs
Crime|Environment|US

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

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

Man escapes waist-deep floodwater after rideshare gets stuck under bridge
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US

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

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

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

Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

Australian growers shift to less fertiliser-intensive crops as Iran war costs surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

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

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

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

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

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

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

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.

Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors
Environment|Europe|Science|World

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

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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

Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

Russia's Primorsk oil terminal lost 40% of storage to drone attacks, satellite images show
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

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.

BP names Carol Howle as deputy CEO, to oversee portfolio review, strategy
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

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

Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates as EV demand stabilizes
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

U.S.

Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

Fuel tanker that rerouted from Cuba now discharging in Venezuela, data and source say
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

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

Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

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

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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

Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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

Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

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

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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.

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

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.

Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis

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

Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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

North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|World

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

World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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 Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement
Environment|Health|Political|Science

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals

The U.S.

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

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

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries
Environment|Science|Travel|World

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

Kazakhstan releases endangered saker falcons in Saudi-backed restoration drive
Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

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

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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.

Lucid misses first-quarter vehicle delivery estimates on supplier disruptions
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

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

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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.

Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report
Economy|Environment|Political|World

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

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

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

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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-

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