Camila Domonoske
Stories
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OPEC+ To Gradually Boost Oil Production Ahead Of Expected Summer Rebound In Demand
Citing vaccination rollouts and various stimulus packages globally, the powerful oil cartel and its allies made a surprise announcement that it would gradually boost oil production over three months.
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Confusion Surrounds Volkswagen Claim Of Rebrand To 'Voltswagen' In U.S.
Volkswagen of America had earlier issued a statement that it was rebranding itself as Voltswagen of America, but it may have been an April Fool's Day prank according to media reports.
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Ship Happens: Coffee, Livestock, Ikea Furniture Among The Objects Stuck At The Suez
Livestock and lumber. Oil and automobiles. Exercise equipment and instant coffee. These are just some of the products that were blocked by the ship that was stuck in the Suez Canal.
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America's Roads Are Getting Deadlier, And Fatality Rates Are Worse For Minorities
A new report warns that pedestrian deaths per mile driven soared in the first half of the year and is likely to see the largest-ever one-year increase in 2020.
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Lordstown Motors Faces Skepticism From Investors
Lordstown Motors, the startup that bought an old GM factory to build an electric pickup, has been accused of deceiving investors. But the company says it's on track for production.
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'Tragic': Driving Was Down In 2020, But Traffic Fatality Rates Surged
A report estimates that traffic deaths rose 8% last year compared to 2019. When measured by number of miles driven, fatalities surged by 24%, the highest in nearly a century.
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OPEC And Allies Keep Oil Production Steady As Saudi Arabia Urges 'Caution'
Oil prices have risen remarkably over the last few months. Now the powerful oil cartel is keeping a lid on supply in an attempt to push crude prices even higher.
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No, The Blackouts In Texas Weren't Caused By Renewables. Here's What Really Happened
Some prominent Republicans have blamed wind and solar power for the blackouts in the storm-stricken state. But the truth is every source of generation fell short.
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Jerry Jones' Company Hits 'Jackpot' As Harsh Storms Send Natural Gas Prices Surging
A drilling company controlled by the Dallas Cowboys owner said it was benefitting after natural gas prices surged in the middle of powerful winter storms.
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Shortage Of Computer Chips Forces Automakers To Curtail Production
The auto industry is grappling with a shortage of computer chips that is forcing companies to cut back production of some vehicles. Some new cars, already in short supply, might get harder to find.