Oil Speculators Reduce Bets Amid China Worries
Oil traders have cut their net long positions in Brent and WTI due to concerns over China's economy.
Argentina's Vaca Muerta Shale Set for Major Export Boost
Argentina is gearing up to connect its Vaca Muerta shale play with the Punta Colorada port through a new pipeline, enabling supertankers to load crude oil.
Wildfires Disrupt Oil Sands Operations in Alberta
Wildfires in northern Alberta are causing some oil sands operations to take precautions.
New Jersey Power Outage Disrupts Commutes via Amtrak
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy slammed Amtrak for a power outage that disrupted Amtrak and NJ Transit services for hours, calling it an "unmitigated disaster."
EPA Urges Water Systems to Boost Cybersecurity
The EPA issued a crucial alert, urging water utility systems to enhance their cybersecurity measures immediately to protect the nation's drinking water.
Baltimore Bridge Redesign Unveiled for Enhanced Safety and Capacity
A fresh, innovative design for the Baltimore bridge that collapsed earlier this year has been revealed.
Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Conflicting Demand Signals
Oil prices fluctuated within a tight range on Friday, as investors weighed mixed signals from the world's top oil consumers, China and the U.S. Brent crude slipped 13 cents to $83.75 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 4 cents to $79.22.
Trump Courts Oil Industry Support for Second Term Agenda
Former President Trump is collaborating with the oil industry to overturn President Biden's fossil fuel regulations if he wins in 2024.
Senate Passes $105 Billion Bill to Boost Air Travel Safety and Customer Service
The Senate passed a $105 billion bipartisan bill to improve air travel safety and customer service.
Geologic Hydrogen Is The Next Clean Energy Revolution in the United States
Imagine it's 2024 and the U.S. is on the brink of a modern-day gold rush, but this time, it's all about a new, clean energy source buried right beneath us—geologic hydrogen.
Biden Administration Proposes Reclassification of Cannabis, Potentially Easing Federal Restrictions
The Biden administration is gearing up to make a historic shift by planning to reclassify cannabis under federal law.
Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Status of Delivery Drivers as Transportation Workers
In a notable Supreme Court ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, it was unanimously decided that truck drivers hauling products like bread are in the transportation sector, not bakery workers.
Starbucks Supreme Court Case Is A Crucial Moment for Labor Rights
When Florentino Escobar, a Starbucks barista from Memphis, learned that his case had reached the U.S. Supreme Court, he was stunned.
High-Speed Rail to Connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles by 2028
Get ready for a new era of travel between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area!
California Fast Food Chains Raise Prices in Response to Minimum Wage Increase
Following California's new $20-an-hour minimum wage law that kicked in on April 1, fast food joints across the state have bumped up their menu prices.
Solar Advocacy Groups Take Their Fight to California's Highest Court
Environmental organizations in California are gearing up for a significant legal battle as the state Supreme Court agrees to hear their case against recent adjustments to the solar compensation rules.
FBI Probes Baltimore Bridge Collapse Amid Legal Moves
The FBI is investigating the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, focusing on the events that led up to the incident and whether federal laws were adhered to.
Debate Over Easing CDL Testing Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule to simplify the process for obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), aiming to address the driver shortage in the trucking industry.
EPA Sets First-Ever National PFAS Limit in Drinking Water
In a groundbreaking move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations limiting PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
California's Minimum Wage Increase Effects Popular Fast Food Pizza Chain
Recently, Mod Pizza closed five of its locations in California just before the state implemented a significant minimum wage hike for fast food workers.