The US government has lifted restrictions on Chevron, allowing the company to produce and export oil from Venezuela, set to boost American refiners’ supplies by over 200,000 barrels per day. However, this influx of crude may come too late for fuelmakers to capitalize during peak summer driving season. Chevron previously produced about 240,000 barrels a … Read more
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and his team slowed things down on Friday with a walkthrough practice in steamy Foxborough, focusing on third-down work and defense. The players showed up without helmets or cleats, opting for hats instead. Quarterbacks Drake Maye, Joshua Dobbs, and Ben Wooldridge received play calls through the communication system, while Carlton Davis, … Read more
The Trump administration has quietly renewed Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela, allowing the oil giant to resume its activities in the South American nation. The decision represents a shift in U.S. policy towards Venezuela, aiming to balance energy interests with ongoing foreign policy challenges. The new arrangement allows Chevron to pay the Maduro regime … Read more
US stocks have reached a new all-time high, surpassing Warren Buffett’s key warning level of 212% of GDP. However, despite this milestone, the market is experiencing mild selloffs globally, with Goldman Sachs reporting high levels of speculative trading activity. The US stock market has broken through Buffett’s “Buffett Indicator,” which measures the valuation of the … Read more
A surge in West Nile virus among mosquitoes in the Twin Cities has prompted health officials to issue a cautionary warning. According to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, all seven counties it covers have tested positive for the disease. The positivity rate is higher than normal for July, with one-quarter of mosquito pools showing signs … Read more
A plant virus from humble black-eyed peas has shown extraordinary promise in the fight against cancer, sparking a powerful immune attack on cancer cells without infecting human cells. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have discovered that the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) uniquely triggers potent interferons and immune responses, making it a low-cost, … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed the sale of Ukrainian drones to the United States, worth between $10 billion and $30 billion. The idea was discussed with former US President Donald Trump in July, where they agreed on a “mega deal” that would see Ukraine sell drones to the US in exchange for other American … Read more
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis has confirmed her involvement in a reboot of the beloved TV series “Murder, She Wrote” for Universal. The Oscar-winning actress will reprise Angela Lansbury’s iconic role as amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher. In a recent interview, Curtis stated that she is “a minute away” from taking over the role and expressed excitement … Read more
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is reaching its peak, with widespread warnings of “mass starvation” as children and civilians face extreme hunger and disease. The United Nations and aid organizations are sounding the alarm, citing dire conditions that have left Palestinians without access to basic necessities. According to the UN Health Ministry, over 59,000 Palestinians … Read more
Microsoft has extended its offer to give Windows 10 users a free 12-month security update extension, postponing the issue that affected over 700 million users. The company claims to have made changes to improve stability and reliability in Windows 11. According to Microsoft, the latest update has reduced failure rates for unexpected restarts by 24%, … Read more