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yahoo.compolitics3 hrs ago
Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities in Stavropol Tver Bashkortostan Rostov and Omsk
Strikes hit depots pumping stations and a terminal plus a refinery 2500 kilometers away. Zelensky and Trump commented during the NATO summit in Ankara.
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azernews.azbusiness8 hrs ago
Georgia to Develop Anaklia Port Under State Landlord Model After Chinese Consortium Exit
The Georgian government announced July 6 that it will build and operate the Anaklia Deep Sea Port itself after a Chinese consortium exited the project. Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said the state will retain ownership while seeking multiple partners.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Russia and Sahel States Agree on Military Support and Energy Cooperation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Niger on July 8, 2026, and met with junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani. Russia and the Alliance of Sahel States agreed Moscow would continue backing the armed forces of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Le Monde reported the develo…
sports2 days ago
Nashville Predators Acquire Mavrik Bourque from Dallas Stars, Sign Him to Six-Year, $33 Million Contract
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million deal on Saturday. The 24-year-old forward was acquired from the Dallas Stars three days earlier along with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. The contract carries a $5.5 million annual salary cap hit.
technology2 days ago
Virtual taekwondo debuts at Asian Games after growth in Southeast Asia
The sport, which pairs VR headsets and motion sensors with traditional kicking techniques, will appear at the Asian Games in Japan this year. It has drawn athletes across age groups and experience levels in Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Singer wins Chanel handbag in wedding raffle
Avril Lavigne received a Chanel handbag during a raffle at a wedding held Friday night. The event featured multiple luxury prizes and performances by several musicians.
The Independentbusiness4 days ago
Evri Sues BBC for £1.2 Million Over December 2025 Documentary
The parcel delivery company Evri filed a defamation claim against the BBC seeking £1.2 million in damages. Court documents state the company lost prospective contracts after a Panorama broadcast examined courier pay practices.
The Independentbusiness5 days ago
Evri sues BBC for £1.2 million over Panorama documentary
Delivery firm Evri filed a libel claim against the BBC seeking £1.2 million in damages, alleging a December 2024 Panorama segment caused lost contracts and reputational harm. The company says the 15-minute segment falsely accused it of exploitative practices and misleading Parlia…
politics6 days ago
Oil companies report second-quarter profits
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are expected to post second-quarter earnings more than triple their first-quarter results. The gains follow a rise in crude prices after supply disruptions in global energy markets.
ESPNsports8 days ago
Stars send Bourque and Lyubushkin to Predators for draft picks
The Dallas Stars traded restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators. Nashville sent a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights.
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news.sky.comworld10 days ago
Dua Lipa Opens 100-Book Collection of Banned Titles Inside Porto Bookshop
Singer Dua Lipa opened the Manifesto Library inside Livraria Lello bookshop in Porto, Portugal. The collection holds 100 banned or censored books and forms part of the BABELL festival.
espn.co.uksports13 days ago
England Add Trevoh Chalobah to Squad After Tino Livramento Injury
GB News reported that Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah joined England's squad after Tino Livramento was ruled out with a calf injury. Former full-back Danny Mills said he was surprised by the choice of a centre-back over a specialist full-back. Chalobah learned of the call while…
e360.yale.edufinance14 days ago
France Records Hottest Day on Record as Heat Wave Closes Landmarks
France set a national temperature record Tuesday amid an early heat wave that prompted early closures at the Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum. Similar alerts were issued across parts of the United Kingdom and Spain.
inquisitr.comfinance14 days ago
President Trump Names Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP in Fuel Price Probe
President Trump identified four major oil companies as part of a federal investigation into high gasoline prices. The U.S. national average stood at $3.928 per gallon as of Wednesday.
nbcnews.combusiness15 days agoUpdated
Trump Orders DOJ Investigation of Chevron ExxonMobil Shell and BP
President Donald Trump directed the Department of Justice to examine four major energy companies for alleged gasoline price gouging. He cited sharp drops in crude oil prices that have not translated to equivalent declines at the pump.
yardbarker.comsports16 days ago
Broncos Receiver Marvin Mims Says He May Leave After 2026 While Praising Team and City
Marvin Mims told DNVR that the upcoming year may be his last in Denver before free agency. The second-round pick from 2023 has recorded 98 receptions and two special-teams touchdowns in three seasons.
New York Postbusiness16 days ago
California Court Upholds Injunction on Pipeline Repairs but Oil Flow to Chevron Continues
The California Second District Court of Appeal on June 21 upheld a lower court ruling favoring the California Coastal Commission in a dispute over pipeline work. Sable Offshore Corp. said it will continue oil production and consider further appeals.
Semaforworld17 days ago
China's Green Energy Exports to US Rose in May 2026 as US Firms Also Turn to Natural Gas
China recorded strong gains in exports of green energy and battery products to the United States in May. The increase follows President Trump's visit to Beijing and coincides with a Chevron deal to supply power for a large Microsoft data center in Texas.
Euronewspolitics17 days ago
Belgian Judiciary Issues Arrest Warrant for Former EU Commissioner Avramopoulos
Euronews reported that Belgian authorities issued an arrest warrant for Dimitris Avramopoulos in the Qatargate investigation and are seeking to lift his immunity. The former commissioner denies wrongdoing and says all payments were declared.
Los Angeles Timesbusiness17 days ago
Chevron, Microsoft Sign 20-Year Deal for Texas Gas-Fired Data Center Power
Chevron and Microsoft agreed to a 20-year contract supplying natural-gas power to a planned data-center campus near Pecos, Texas. The Project Kilby plant is slated to reach 2.67 gigawatts by the late 2020s.
rte.iescience18 days ago
FDA Advisory Panel Backs Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine for Older Adults but Final Approval Remains Pending
VRBPAC voted unanimously on June 18 that benefits outweigh risks for adults ages 50-64 and 65+. The final FDA decision on licensure remains pending.
yardbarker.comsports18 days ago
Patriots Acquire A.J. Brown From Eagles, Creating Crowded Receiver Room
The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles. The move reunites Brown with head coach Mike Vrabel.
news.google.compolitics19 days ago
Russian drone strike damages Kyiv monastery, Ukraine hits Moscow refinery
A Russian drone attack on June 15 struck the Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ukrainian forces responded by striking a refinery outside Moscow that supplies 30 percent of the capital's fuel. Ukraine also bombed two bridges on routes to…
thehindu.comworld19 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Hit Crimea Power Plant, Causing Outages
Ukrainian forces struck the Tavricheskaya Thermal Power Plant near Simferopol overnight. Satellite data showed a significant portion of the facility on fire, and local residents reported power outages and surges.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics20 days ago
British Court Sentences Two Men for Arson Attacks on Starmer-Linked Properties
A London court sentenced Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych to seven years and Romanian citizen Stanislav Carpiuc to two years for conspiracy to damage property by fire in attacks ordered via Telegram.
France 24finance22 days agoUpdated
Louvre Director Catalogs Infrastructure Needs for Overhaul
Louvre director Christophe Leribault told a Senate committee that the museum is having difficulty securing funds to maintain its facilities. The statement comes amid recent incidents including a water leak, ticket fraud, and a jewelry theft.
manilatimes.netfinance23 days ago
Egypt Pays $6.1 Billion Debt to Foreign Oil Firms While Floating Currency and Cutting State Energy Stakes
Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi announced full repayment of arrears to international companies. The move clears the path for expanded investment by Shell, Chevron, Eni, and BP.
Atlantic Councilpolitics23 days ago
Russian Drone Strike Damages Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery
A Russian drone struck the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra early on June 15, damaging the Dormition Cathedral and starting a fire. Ukrainian and Western officials condemned the attack on the UNESCO site.
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NASCAR Driver to Pilot No. 24 Chevrolet in San Diego Race
William Byron will drive the No. 24 Chevrolet sponsored by Anduril in this weekend's NASCAR event in San Diego. The announcement was posted by the NASCAR account.
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Benzingafinance23 days ago
CMS Proposes Ending Evidence Requirement for Symptomatic TAVR While Expanding Coverage to Asymptomatic Patients
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a national coverage analysis decision memo on Monday that would drop the coverage with evidence development requirement for TAVR in symptomatic severe aortic stenosis patients.
archaeology.orgscience23 days ago
77 Headless Skeletons Found at 7,000-Year-Old Settlement in Slovakia
Archaeologists uncovered 78 skeletons, 77 without heads, at a Neolithic site near Vrable. Researchers concluded the remains reflect a deliberate post-mortem ritual rather than violence.
ibtimes.co.ukworld23 days ago
Russian Missile Strike Damages Kyiv Monastery Complex
Russian strikes set fire to the Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv on June 16. Ukrainian reports blame Moscow while Russian officials deny responsibility and offer competing accounts.
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thesouthafrican.compolitics24 days agoUpdated
London Jury Convicts Two Men of Arson but Acquits Third in Attacks on Properties Linked to Keir Starmer
A London jury found Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych and Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc guilty of conspiring to damage property by fire. The attacks targeted a car and two homes connected to the prime minister.
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deccanchronicle.comworld24 days agoUpdated
Russian Strikes Kill Nine in Ukraine, Damage Historic Kyiv Cathedral
Missile and drone attacks on June 15 killed nine people and wounded dozens across multiple regions. The Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra sustained roof damage and fire.
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The Independentworld22 days agoUpdated
Russian strikes hit monastery; Ukraine says air-defense intercept caused damage
Four people were killed while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history, caught fire, in the heaviest Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital in two weeks, authorities said on Monday.
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deccanchronicle.comworld25 days ago
Russian Missile and Drone Attack Strikes Kyiv and Damages Pechersk Lavra Grounds
A Russian strike hit the grounds of one of Ukraine's most sacred Orthodox Christian sites. Kyiv's military administration confirmed the blaze resulted from a direct hit.
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foxbusiness.comworld27 days ago
Vrbo Refuses Full Refund After Hawaii Trip Cancelled Over Safety Concerns
A Boston-area family lost $12,000 after cancelling a Hawaii vacation in early March. Vrbo declined to activate its extenuating circumstances policy and will only return the $800 booking fee.
yardbarker.comsports28 days ago
Patriots Coach Vrabel Says Edge Group Has Done a Nice Job but Roster Decisions Await Training Camp
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the team's pass-rush options on June 11, 2026, while trade rumors swirl around several veteran edge players.
nypost.comsports29 days ago
Vrabel: Patriots Not Currently Exploring Diggs Reunion but ‘Would Never Say No’
Mike Vrabel told reporters the team is not exploring a reunion with the receiver released in March. The Patriots traded for A.J. Brown and signed Romeo Doubs this offseason.
popularmechanics.comworld30 days ago
Archaeologists uncover 78 headless skeletons in Neolithic ditch in Slovakia
Researchers found 78 skeletons, all but one without heads, in a ditch near Vráble. The remains date to 5250–4950 B.C.E. and appear to reflect deliberate burial practices rather than violence.
popularmechanics.comworld30 days ago
Dozens of 7,000-Year-Old Headless Skeletons Found in Slovakian Ditch
Archaeologists uncovered 78 headless skeletons in a Neolithic ditch at Vráble, Slovakia. The remains date to approximately 7,000 years ago and appear to have been placed deliberately rather than resulting from violence.
news.google.combusiness31 days ago
French Customs Destroys 38,000 Counterfeit Trainers After 15-Year Case
Nearly 38,000 pairs of fake trainers seized in 2011 were destroyed in Le Havre on 3 June after a French importer received a customs fine and prison sentence. The case is one of the longest customs proceedings handled at the port.
CBS Sportssports32 days ago
Nelly Korda Shoots 73-67-67 to Tie for Lead Entering Final Round of 2026 US Women’s Open
The 27-year-old American sits atop the leaderboard at Riviera in Pacific Palisades after rounds of 73-67-67. She has won three tournaments in 2026, including a second Chevron Championship.
yardbarker.comsports33 days ago
Richard Childress Racing Retires Kyle Busch’s No. 8, Switches to No. 33 for Remainder of 2026 Season
Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet for the rest of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Richard Childress Racing retired the No. 8 and reserved it for Busch's son.
The Vergetechnology35 days ago
Valve Delays Steam Machine and Steam Frame to Summer Launch, Updates Verified Programs
Valve announced Thursday that its delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset will launch this summer. The company also detailed Verified programs for both devices.
japantimes.co.jpbusiness35 days ago
Oil Executives Warn of Prolonged Supply Shock and Recession Risk as Bessent Calls Price Rise Temporary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said energy-driven inflation and high crude prices are short-term supply shocks that will reverse. Chevron CEO Mike Wirth and ADNOC head Sultan al-Jaber described shrinking inventories and slow infrastructure recovery that could keep prices elevat…
The Vergetechnology36 days ago
Meta Spins Out Supernatural VR Fitness App to Independent Company Founded by Original Within Team
@techcrunch reported that Meta is permitting the Supernatural team to form Supernatural Health, which will take over the app later in 2026 after the company ended new content development.
ESPNsports37 days ago
Nelly Korda, Coming Off Winless 2025, Arrives as World No. 1 at U.S. Women's Open Seeking Fourth Major
World No. 1 Nelly Korda enters the 2026 U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club after winning the Chevron Championship by four shots in May and posting three victories in seven starts this season.
ESPNsports37 days agoUpdated
Eagles Trade A.J. Brown to Patriots for 2028 First-Round Pick and 2027 Fifth-Rounder
Philadelphia sends the wide receiver to New England in exchange for a 2028 first-round selection and the better of New England's two 2027 fifth-round picks. The move reunites Brown with coach Mike Vrabel.
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yardbarker.comsports38 days agoUpdated
Eagles Trade WR A.J. Brown to Patriots for 2028 First-Round Pick
The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on Monday for a 2028 first-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Brown, who recorded 5,034 receiving yards with the Eagles, reunites with head coach Mike Vrabel.
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Benzingafinance39 days ago
North Carolina Man Owes $40,000 on Truck While Earning $65,000 a Year
A caller to The Ramsey Show described an $880 monthly payment on a Chevrolet Silverado purchased after his previous vehicle failed. Co-hosts discussed options for reducing the debt relative to household income.
benzinga.comfinance41 days ago
Chevron Says It Will Not Pay Iran for Strait of Hormuz Transit
Chevron's chief executive stated the company will not compensate Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The firm currently has six vessels in the waterway and expects additional pipelines to be built that avoid the route.
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yardbarker.comsports43 days ago
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addresses media after missing final NFL draft day
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel spoke to reporters for the first time since announcing he would miss the final day of the NFL draft. He discussed his approach to handling outside distractions.
marketwatch.comscience44 days ago
Chevron Stays Key Supplier of California Fuel
Chevron operates two of the six refineries that produce one-third of California’s gasoline. Candidates in the June 2 Democratic primary have cited the company’s campaign contributions while discussing state fuel policy.
finance.yahoo.comfinance46 days ago
Analysts Name Energy Transfer and Chevron for Dividend Income
Wall Street analysts at TD Cowen and Wells Fargo recommend Energy Transfer and Chevron shares for investors seeking steady dividend payments amid market volatility.
Los Angeles Timespolitics47 days ago
Newsom Urges Californians to Avoid Chevron Stations Over Holiday Weekend
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office posted on X advising drivers to skip Chevron stations during Memorial Day weekend, citing higher prices than unbranded alternatives. Chevron attributes elevated costs to state policies and taxes.
nypost.comworld47 days ago
California Governor’s Office Urges Drivers to Skip Chevron Stations Over Memorial Day Weekend
Newsom’s office posted that unbranded gasoline meets the same standards and costs 60 to 80 cents less per gallon than Chevron fuel. Chevron and an oil industry group responded by blaming state policies for high prices and questioning the governor’s travel habits.
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Los Angeles Timesbusiness48 days ago
California Governor Advises Drivers to Avoid Chevron Stations
Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on X urging Californians to skip Chevron stations over the holiday weekend. Chevron has posted signs at some stations attributing high prices to state policies.
rediff.compolitics48 days ago
California Governor Urges Drivers to Avoid Chevron Stations Over Gas Prices
The governor's office posted advice on social media directing drivers to unbranded stations for Memorial Day weekend travel. Chevron has placed signs at its stations attributing high prices to state climate policies.
nypost.compolitics49 days ago
California Governor Advises Drivers to Avoid Chevron Stations Over Memorial Day Weekend
The California governor's office posted guidance for drivers to avoid Chevron-branded gas stations during the holiday weekend. The post highlighted price differences between branded and unbranded fuel.