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IEA says oil demand set to peak, OPEC sees continued growth for decades
The future of global oil demand is currently a subject of debate, with various experts and industry groups offering differing forecasts. Some analysts suggest that global demand for oil is just a few years away from declining, while others believe fossil fuel investments will continue for decades. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global… -
Republican wins a special election, but it’s good news for Democrats. Why?
In a special election for Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District, the Republican candidate, Michael Rulli, secured a victory on Tuesday, June 11. Despite this win, the outcome is being interpreted as encouraging news for Democrats. Historically, this district has been a stronghold for Republicans, with the party winning by a 30-point margin in the last four… -
Concordia University team uses algae for carbon-negative clean energy solution
A recent study conducted by researchers at Concordia University developed an innovative method to generate clean energy using algae. In order to harness the power of photosynthesis, the team created micro photosynthetic power cells capable of capturing electrons produced during this natural process and converting them into a continuous electric current. “Our system does not… -
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas loses case, barred from elite women’s races
Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, lost a case against the World Aquatics at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday, June 12. Thomas was barred from competing in the women’s events, and the ruling maintains that ban. Thomas had requested arbitration with World Aquatics, the governing body of all aquatic sports, to get… -
19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops faces White House opposition
A bipartisan push in Congress that aims to provide junior enlisted troops with a 19.5% pay raise is facing a significant obstacle: the White House. The proposal, which supplements the 4.5% raise requested by President Joe Biden in his budget, would grant junior enlisted troops an additional 15% pay increase. The estimated cost of this… -
Bill Gates wants to shake up US energy with a next-generation nuclear reactor
Nearly half a century ago, Bill Gates helped revolutionize the computer industry. Now, the Microsoft co-founder is aiming to bring about a similar transformation in the energy sector by building a next-generation nuclear reactor. “We started a company with a very bold idea to revolutionize a nuclear power,” Gates said at a groundbreaking ceremony for… -
Bridgeport ballot scandal: 4 arrested for alleged roles in 2019 Dem primary
After a five-year investigation, four individuals face charges in connection with an absentee ballot scandal during the 2019 Democratic primary races in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The suspects include a Democratic Party official, a City Council member and two campaign workers. The arrests are as follows: All four suspects are accused of tampering with ballots and unlawful… -
EU announces tariff hike on Chinese EVs amid ongoing anti-subsidy investigation
The European Union is taking steps to support its domestic automakers who are struggling with competition from China’s low-cost electric vehicles (EVs). In an effort to help the continent’s car companies compete, the EU has announced tariff increases of up to 38% on imported Chinese EVs. “The influx of subsidized Chinese imports at artificially low… -
Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after airstrike kills commander
Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets into northern Israel Wednesday, June 12, in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon that killed a top commander. The Israeli strike in Lebanon killed Hezbollah commander Taleb Sami Abdallah on Tuesday. The strike marks another deadly encounter between the organization and Israel. Hezbollah increased its attacks into… -
Reaction to conservative Supreme Court justices secretly recorded at Gala
A recent undercover operation by liberal activist Lauren Windsor, who posed as a Catholic conservative at a charity event, has brought new scrutiny to the U.S. Supreme Court. Windsor, known for covertly recording prominent Republicans, secretly recorded conversations with conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts. The release of this audio… -
Big Oil sees record profits under Biden, Trump promises to take them higher
Since President Joe Biden assumed office three and a half years ago, oil and gas companies experienced unprecedented profits and production levels. Between 2021 and 2023, the industry amassed over $250 billion, a 160% increase compared to the first three years of former President Donald Trump’s administration. This surge in profits is not necessarily attributable… -
US officials warn of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang crossing border
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which has caused devastation in Central and South America, is now linked to human smuggling and sex trafficking in the U.S. The gang has been connected to violence in New York, Chicago and potentially Miami, among other places. Murders, sex trafficking, kidnappings, and money… -
Clean energy tech needs lithium, fracking could meet almost half of US demand
A study has uncovered significant amounts of lithium in the wastewater produced from hydraulic fracturing, known as fracking, throughout Pennsylvania. This discovery could give the U.S. a sizable domestic supply of a critical mineral that is vital for producing renewable energy technology, which heavily relies on lithium for the production of batteries used in electric…