Mountain View, CA

Oil prices extended losses on the back of Libya's oil production coming back online and a persistent weak demand in China. Global benchmark Brent slipped 0.57% to $73.33 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures fell 0.65% to trade at $69.88 per barrel. Oil prices extended declines during Asia...

Oil prices extend slump on likely restoration of Libyan production, OPEC+ plans to raise output

The U.S. produced more oil in 2023 than has ever been produced in any year by any country, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Big Oil has become more productive as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which is also known as fracking, have seen technological breakthroughs. U.S. oil production...

Fracking led the U.S. to pump more oil than any country in history — here’s what that means for the green energy transition

Reports that Libya could resolve a dispute that led to supply disruptions, and OPEC+ potentially bring barrels back in October weighed on prices. Disappointing manufacturing data out of China and the U.S. also raised demand worries. U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 4% on Tuesday, posting their lowest close...

U.S. crude oil falls more than 4%, closes at lowest level since December to erase 2024 gains

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds had their worst day in over four months on Tuesday alongside a broader market selloff. More than $287 million was withdrawn from the 11 U.S.-listed ETFs, the biggest day for outflows since May 1, according to Farside Investors data. Much of the initial enthusiasm surrounding bitcoin...

Bitcoin ETFs saw heaviest outflows in four months on Tuesday as crypto prices plunged

There's nothing remarkable about Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia on Tuesday — he's due to meet Mongolia's leader, hold talks on developing bilateral ties and attend a gala reception. What is unusual is that Mongolia, as a member of the International Criminal Court, should have arrested the...

Mongolia was meant to arrest Russia's President Putin last night. It didn't, and now it's in trouble

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Emily Standley Allard

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

Russia has again hinted that it is making changes to its official policy on the use of nuclear weapons, amid Ukraine's continuing incursion into its Kursk border region. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Sunday that Russia is in the process of amending its nuclear doctrine, which sets out the conditions in which nuclear weapons can be used, because of the West's involvement in an "escalation" of the war in Ukraine.

Russia signals its official stance on using nuclear weapons is about to change, accusing the West of 'escalation'

Adriane Schwager has interviewed thousands of people during her 20-year career working in recruiting — and she's made hundreds of hires as a result. Finding the right people for her team is all the more important now that she's the CEO and co-founder of GrowthAssistant, a hiring platform that uses global talent to fill roles.

The 2 most underrated skills that will get you hired, from a CEO who's interviewed thousands

Nathan Sheets, Citi global chief economist, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss what to expect from Friday's jobs report, what it'll mean for the Federal Reserve, and the discussion around the unemployment rate.

Jobs report is the key indicator for the depth of the Fed's rate cut, says Citi's Sheets

Wyoming State

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Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

LONDON — European stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The sharp decline comes after the major U.S. averages kick-started September lower (U.S. markets were closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday), with the. Wall Street's losing session saw chip names...

Europe stocks close sharply lower as tech stocks lead losses; Dutch chip firm ASML falls 6%

Declutterbuzz

Overwhelm is a word I often hear folks say regarding decluttering. Decluttering does not have to be overwhelming. When you Declutter For Life the process is not stressful. You won't clear the chaos overnight, but with patience and effort, you can build a space—and a life—that feels calm and organized. For busy young working moms who've tried and failed, understanding that decluttering is a gradual process rather than a quick fix can change everything. Let me explain.

How To Declutter For Life, Not For a Quick Fix!

Alabama State

Living in a major U.S. city means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push...

7 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

China's property struggles and U.S. sanctions have significantly affected some of its cities, even as others benefit from Beijing's tech push, Milken Institute's best performing cities China index showed Tuesday. Hangzhou, capital of the eastern Zhejiang province and home to Alibaba and other tech companies, ranked first in this year's...

China's property woes and U.S. sanctions have hit some cities hard

Molson Coors plans to cut supplier diversity quotas and DEI-based training programs, and sever ties with the Corporate Equality Index of the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Human Rights Campaign. The brewer's decision comes after a wave of retailers over the summer took a step back in their DEI efforts. Corporate DEI...

Molson Coors pumps the brakes on DEI practices

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Former drug users and advocates for people who use drugs asked the Denver City Council Monday to act and open a safe injection center for drug users. Several people spoke during the public comment period. The council adopted a proclamation supporting drug users later in the meeting. Kevin Flynn was absent.

Denver drug users, advocates decry overdose, ask for injection center

PAVILLION—Wes Martel’s frustrations bubbled up with ease while walking toward a penstock churning with water diverted from the Wind River. “This is all reservation land,” he said. “That’s our position. This place never should have been created.”

Federal ‘land grab’ advanced by Barrasso, Hageman angers tribes

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Deltona, FL

Akeena

Aldi, the popular discount grocery chain, is facing significant pushback from shoppers as it moves forward with plans to convert several Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations into Aldi stores. The move follows Aldi’s acquisition of Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of these iconic southern grocery chains, earlier this year.

Aldi Faces Backlash as It Converts Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket Locations in Florida

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Why the U.S. is pumping more oil than any country in history

The U.S. produced more oil in 2023 than any country in any year in history, according to the...

Why the U.S. is pumping more oil than any country in history

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