Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer who works in the energy industry. Robert has over 20 years of international engineering experience in the chemicals, oil and gas, and renewable energy... In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of...

U.S. Oil Production Develops Massive Lead Over Russia And Saudi Arabia

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories, excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), decreased by 4.9 million barrels from the week ending July 5 to the week ending July 12, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest weekly petroleum status report. Crude oil stocks in the U.S.,...

USA Crude Oil Inventories Drop by Nearly 5MM Barrels WoW

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Crude oil futures soared in the middle of the trading week, fueled by a bullish US government storage report that highlighted strong demand. Oil prices have been waiting for the next catalyst to increase and solid drawdowns for four consecutive weeks could help sustain the momentum. August West Texas Intermediate...

Oil Prices Pop on Larger-Than-Expected US Crude Supply Drawdown

August WTI crude oil (CLQ24) on Friday closed down -2.69 (-3.25%), and Aug RBOB gasoline (RBQ24) closed down -6.60 (-2.62%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday closed sharply lower, with crude sliding to a 1-month low. A stronger dollar on Friday undercut energy prices. Losses in crude accelerated Friday after the S&P 500 dropped to a 2-1/2 week low, which undercut confidence in the economic outlook and energy demand.

Crude Ends Sharply Lower on a Strong Dollar and Weak Stocks

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Iron deficiencies are very common, but most people don’t even realize that they have one. While increasing iron intake might seem like the solution, there are various factors that contribute to iron deficiency. 1. Celiac Disease People with celiac disease often experience damage to their small intestine, which absorbs iron. The condition affects roughly two million Americans. 2. Eating Calcium With Iron-Rich Foods Calcium has been found the decrease iron absorption, so you might want to skip the cheese on your next burger. 3. Tea and Coffee Tea and coffee are packed with oxalates and polyphenols, which reduce your body’s ability to absorb iron.

3 Signs You May Have An Iron Deficiency

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Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

There's troubling news brewing in the home improvement world as LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, grapples with serious financial woes. From its humble beginnings with a pickup truck in Massachusetts to growing into a behemoth with 442 stores across 47 states, the company now finds itself at a critical juncture.

A major home improvement store might shut down all its stores and declare bankruptcy

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A recent negative ratings downgrade by S&P is just the latest sign that the freight industry is still struggling to find footing.

America's freight recession is showing no signs of ending

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Warren Rotax, 67, stacks a freshly milled board of tongue and groove pine June 19, 2024 at Clifford Lumber in Hinesburg, Vermont. Clifford Lumber was established in 1929 by Harold Clifford and is now run by his grandson, Lynn Gardner, and his son, Peter Gardner. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)

Lumber prices are plunging. Blame the record drop in U.S. housing affordability and a post-pandemic double bubble ‘hangover’

A new analysis of intimate partner violence (IPV) reveals that legalizing marijuana for adult use "significantly decreases IPV rates." The study drew on data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Incident-Based Reporting System, which includes details of crimes that are reported to police. The analysis found that “legalization of recreational marijuana results in 56.6 fewer reported incidents of IPV per 100,000 people.” Existing literature suggests that marijuana and substance use generally are correlated with higher rates of IPV. One might thus expect legalization, which has been shown in some studies to increase cannabis use among legal-age adults, to increase rates of IPV. However, the fact that cannabis may serve as a replacement for alcohol—which has a far stronger association with IPV—means the net effect of legalizing marijuana was to lessen violence. Some past research has also indicated that domestic violence falls in response to marijuana legalization. A study in 2019 found that states that reduced penalties for simple cannabis possession saw a notable decline in cases where domestic violence victims suffered serious injuries.

Legalizing Marijuana Leads To ‘Substantial Decrease’ In Intimate Partner Violence.

Russia's economy risks a deep recession within the next year, according to a UC Berkeley economist. The nation is seeing its energy revenues wane while losing access to the US dollar. That could hit Russia's finances and further isolate Moscow from the global economy. Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia's economy...

Russia's weakened energy trade and lost access to the dollar will spark a severe recession within a year, a top economist says

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Dublin, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

Pennsylvania State

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

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The US became Germany's top trading partner, ending an eight-year streak by China. The shift reflects competition over electric vehicles.

Trade between the US and Germany is growing. Concerns over China might be driving the shift.

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Caribbean Airlines began operations in Puerto Rico on July 14 with the arrival of its first flight from Trinidad, announced the executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), Carlos Mercado Santiago. To provide a warm and colorful welcome to passengers and celebrate the arrival of the new airline,...

Caribbean Airlines arrives at Luis Muñoz Marín Airport

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Why is the oil industry booming?

MIDLAND, Texas — For all of the focus on an energy transition, the U.S. oil industry is booming, extracting more crude than ever from the shale...

Why is the oil industry booming?

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