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Why U.S. Oil Companies Are Not Plugging the World’s Energy Gap

American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil prices will stay high.American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil […]

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Reporters at McClatchy Withhold Bylines in A.I. Dispute

Journalists at newspapers like The Miami Herald and The Sacramento Bee are refusing to let the chain use their names on summarized articles generated by a new A.I. tool.Journalists at newspapers like The Miami Herald and The Sacramento Bee are refusing to let the chain use their names on summarized articles generated by a new

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The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem

Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says. US and Israeli Attack on

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As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind

Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing

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Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits. Health Insurance and Managed Care, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Federal Aid (US), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), United

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Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles. Private Spaceflight, Venture Capital, Stocks and Bonds, Space and Astronomy, Start-ups, Computers and

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Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago

The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel Efficiency, Innovation, Electric Light and Power, Engines Read More

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Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate. Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, US and Israeli

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