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

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 rock that runs beneath the ground in West Texas. After years of losing money on horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, the companies that...

Why is the oil industry booming?

The EIA forecast in its latest short term energy outlook that U.S. crude oil production will average 13.98 million barrels per day in the fourth quarter of 2025. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecast in its latest short term energy outlook (STEO) that U.S. crude oil production, including lease condensate, will average 13.98 million barrels per day in the fourth quarter of 2025.

USA Crude Oil Output to Average Near 14MM Barrels Per Day in 4Q 2025

I am a former business reporter and investigative journalist. Working now as a media entrepreneur and communication consultant. Battery industry must prepare for significant deficits in key minerals such as copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt, with the shortfalls ranging from 10% to 40%. As nations strive to reduce carbon emissions...

The looming battery mineral supply gap will challenge the clean energy transition

New York City, NY

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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

Goldman Sachs issued a warning that an S&P 500 correction is imminent and advised investors against buying the dip. In a note to clients, an analyst at the investment bank highlights several indicators pointing towards a downturn in the market. He points out that July 17 typically marks the end...

Goldman Sachs says S&P 500 correction is coming, urges investors not to buy dip

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The Shy Green

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

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Markets Insider

Investors betting on a second Trump presidency expect an easier regulatory environment and more corporate M&A activity.

Stock market today: Dow closes at a record as market bets on Trump after assassination attempt

The Motley Fool

The oil major faces some uncertainty, and it might be time to start looking at investing in some other oil stocks as well.

Forget Chevron, Buy This Magnificent High-Yield Oil Stock Instead

Washington State

Record-high temperatures in Washington state threaten the migration of sockeye salmon in the Columbia River Basin, raising concerns among fisheries managers about the future of these fish. Jennifer Yachnin reports for E&E News. In short:. A heat wave has pushed water temperatures in the Columbia River Basin above the 68-degree...

Hot weather poses new threat to salmon migration

Argentina’s economy has surged for the first time since wildcard President Javier Milei took office. Economic activity in the country was up 1.3% from April, Bloomberg reported, well above analyst estimates. Recorded inflation was at 4.6% in June, down from 25.5% at the end of 2023. Argentina has the...

Argentina’s economy is growing beyond expectations

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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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.

Gold prices have been rising over the last couple of weeks and this week posted a new record high of $2,471 an ounce on the futures market. During Tuesday’s trading, spot gold rose 1.8% to nearly $2,466 an ounce. Gold prices have accelerated because traders have become increasingly convinced...

Price of gold hits new record high

Monsanto has withdrawn its lawsuit challenging Mexico’s 2020 decree banning glyphosate and genetically modified (GM) corn, marking a victory for the country's health and environmental policies. Mexico News Daily. In short:. Monsanto ended its legal battle against Mexico’s ban on glyphosate and GM corn after numerous unfavorable rulings.

Monsanto drops its fight against Mexico's GM corn ban

Chicago, IL

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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?

Brookings, SD

There is some tough news in the coffee and cafe scene. Cottonwood Coffee, a beloved spot based in Brookings, South Dakota, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision comes as they battle significant financial challenges, especially worsened by the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A coffee and cafe company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial difficulties

California State

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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

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Record oil profits highlight the long road to renewable energy

Despite global efforts to shift to renewables, U.S. oil producers are raking in record profits thanks to high prices and demand. Rebecca F. Elliott reports for...

Record oil profits highlight the long road to renewable energy

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