How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
On hot afternoons, when demand for power peaks, solar is now regularly supplying around a third of the electricity used […]
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How the Panama Canal Became a 50-Mile Waterway With a $5 Million Ticket Price
High bids to use the waterway follow shipping disruptions from the Iran war and extreme weather. Source link
Barry Diller Withdraws Bid for MGM Resorts
The billionaire had been in talks with the casino operator after offering in June to take a majority stake. Source
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Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must stop selling copycat versions of Birkenstock’s famous sandals in the Netherlands, a Dutch court has ruled. The discount
U.S. Regulators Plan Major Move to Speed Authorizations of Vapes, Tobacco Pouches
The move comes despite lawmakers voicing concern about recent flavor approvals. Source link
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Bentley’s first electric car, the Torcal, to be built in Crewe
Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric car after investing £350m to upgrade its factory in Cheshire. The Torcal SUV
Disney Boosts Prices on Several Streaming Subscriptions
Standalone plans for the entertainment company’s Disney+ and Hulu streaming services will now cost an additional $2.50, at $21.49 a
The Global Fuel Crisis Is Driving Up the Costs of Home Heating Oil, Too
Homes in the Northeast and Alaska are especially dependent on heating oil in winter. Source link
U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Unexpected Build
Commercial crude oil stocks rose by 3 million barrels last week. Analysts had expected crude stocks to fall by 500,000
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Trump reveals millions of dollars’ worth of share deals in big tech and AI
US President Donald Trump has disclosed millions of dollars’ worth of stock market trades made during July, including in firms