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Poop, stomach oil and ostrich eggshells keep records of Earth's ancient climate

Peering into Earth’s climate past is getting ever more bizarre

Scientific American - Top Stories - 58 minutes ago

Shell hits $ 6.92bn profit milestone as Iran conflict pushes oil prices higher

Energy giant Shell has reported a significant rise in quarterly earnings, joining rivals in benefiting from a volatile global energy market following the outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran. The...

International The News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Oil prices fall below $100 as traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risks

Oil prices rose Thursday, as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East amid concerns over renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S.

CNBC - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

What is the windfall tax on oil and gas companies? -- The levy was introduced in 2022 after soaring energy company profits and is due to run until 2030.

The levy was introduced in 2022 after soaring energy company profits and is due to run until 2030.

BBC News - Business - 2 hours ago

Shell tops profit estimates as Iran war boosts oil price, cuts share buybacks

Britain's Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profit as the Iran war sent fossil fuel prices soaring.

CNBC - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100

Asian shares are sharply higher and the price of crude oil was holding above $100 a barrel as investors bet on hopes the U.S. and Iran will strike a deal allowing tankers to deliver crude from the …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 9 hours ago

Price of oil plunges and markets surge on report U.S. and Iran are near deal

Iran didn’t confirm a deal was close, though its navy said that “with aggressor’s threats neutralized & new protocols in place, safe, stable passage through” the Strait of Hormuz “will be ensured.”

NBC News - World - 9 hours ago

US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war. Here's what happened Wednesday.

The president posted on social media Wednesday that the two-month war could soon end and that oil and natural gas shipments disrupted by the conflict could restart.

Boston Globe - Politics - 10 hours ago

Sen. Rick Scott Rips House Dems After Rep. Jayapal Says She Has Been Trying to Help Cuba Get Oil

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) criticized House Democrat leaders after Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) said she was trying to help Cuba get oil.

Breitbart - Politics - 11 hours ago

Iran war could change oil markets forever

Iran war could change oil markets forever

NBC News - Technology - 11 hours ago

BSO chair acknowledges 'current turmoil', says fund-raising goals still on track in leaked email

While some subscribers are withholding annual gifts, others are filling the gap, according to a letter to the symphony’s board of advisors. Donors who could give millions are waiting for calm.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

Poilievre argues Carney has 'wasted an entire year' on possible Alberta pipeline -- Benjamin Lopez Steven -- -

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the prime minister has "wasted an entire year" deliberating a potential new oil pipeline out of Alberta — criticism that comes after Mark Carney said a new pipeline is "more probable than possible."

CBC News - Politics - 13 hours ago

US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

A fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the American blockade of Iran’s ports.

Boston Globe - Politics - 14 hours ago

Markets soar, oil prices sink as hopes rise for U.S.-Iran peace

Oil prices briefly fell under $100 US on Wednesday on hopes that Iran and the U.S. could make a peace deal, before rising again just over that mark. International markets soared and Wall Street posted more gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching new highs.

CBC News - Business - 14 hours ago

Global Oil Reserves Plunge at Record Pace Amid Iran War

S&P Global Energy reported that oil reserves fell at the fastest rate ever outside of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Epoch Times - Business - 17 hours ago

U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

An American fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. military’s blockade of Iran’s ports, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 17 hours ago

About 1.6m barrels from State oil reserve to be released on to market

National Oil Reserves Agency says move will leave it holding enough fuel to last 80 days rather than 90 at present

Irish Times - Politics - 17 hours ago

Stocks soar and oil sinks on fresh peace deal hope

The FTSE 100 closed up 219.55 points at 10,438.66.

Evening Standard - Business - 19 hours ago

Gas prices are spiking. So why aren't U.S. oil companies drilling more?

As the U.S. and Iran fight for dominance in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise—and production might not keep up

Scientific American - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Energy -- Gas prices are spiking. So why aren't U.S. oil companies drilling more?

As the U.S. and Iran fight for dominance in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise—and production might not keep up

Scientific American - Science - 20 hours ago

Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes

Washington: World oil prices dived Wednesday and stock markets rallied on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war. Washington believes it is close t...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 20 hours ago

New Iran Deal Report Sends Oil Price Plunging—as US Gas Tops $4.50

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would resort to bombing Iran if Tehran did not agree on terms of a deal.

Newsweek - World - 20 hours ago

Chevron CEO says economies 'are going to have to slow' as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts oil supply

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warns global oil shortages are coming as the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts supply chains, with gas prices up over 41%.

Fox News - Business - 21 hours ago

Oil dips below $100, stocks leap on fresh US-Iran deal hopes

Oil prices tumbled and stocks surged on Wednesday after a report said the White House believed it was nearing a memorandum to end the war with Iran, while...

Daily Sabah - Business - 22 hours ago

Oil prices drop below 100 dollars a barrel on renewed hopes over peace deal

The cost of benchmark Brent crude dropped 11% to under 98 dollars a barrel.

Evening Standard - Business - 23 hours ago

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge as US-Iran deal to end conflict nears

The global energy and stock markets are once again experiencing a paradigm shift as officials have confirmed that the US and Iran are nearing a possible peace deal that will likely end the...

International The News - Business - 23 hours ago

Asia's plastic boom relied on cheap Middle East oil. Now shortages and higher prices are hitting firms and consumers.

Asia's plastic boom has long relied on cheap oil and petrochemical feedstock from the Middle East to make their products. But now that supply is under pressure and many are searching for alternatives.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 day ago

Greens only party telling truth on need to stop oil and gas drilling – Mackay

The party’s co-leader said politicians had to be ‘honest’ with voters that more fossil fuel extraction would ‘do nothing’ to lower bills.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Horrific video: Bus crashes with oil tanker killing tens in Indonesia

ALBAWABA - A collision between a passenger bus and an oil tanker killed 16 people on Sumatra island, Indonesian authorities revealed Wednesday.The crash

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Banks, miners drive ASX to its biggest gain in weeks amid Iran hopes; Oil slides

The Australian sharemarket has made a bright start to the session, following Wall Street higher, on rising hopes that the US and Iran can agree to a peace deal to end the conflict in the Middle East.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 1 day ago

Oil price falls as Trump pauses Strait of Hormuz 'Project Freedom'

Trump announces he is temporarily pausing his initiative to guide ships out of the crucial waterway

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran

Wall Street had already set records on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8 per cent to a new all-time high

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

The desperate reason that Iran keeps attacking the UAE's oil facilities

The United Arab Emirates has come under Iranian fire again as missiles and drones were detected over the sky on Tuesday morning, the country’s ministry of defense said.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Wall St. hits records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

U.S. Becomes World's Biggest Oil Producer During Strait of Hormuz Crisis

The United States overtook Saudi Arabia to become the world’s largest exporter of crude oil over the past nine weeks.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Venezuela Oil Revenues Remain Opaque Despite U.S.-Backed Oversight Push: Report

New reporting highlights persistent secrecy in Venezuela's oil sector following U.S. intervention and leadership change.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

Stocks Mixed as Wall Street Rebounds, Oil Stays Elevated Amid Iran War Risks

Investors appeared cautious Tuesday as tensions in the Gulf continued, reinforcing expectations of prolonged supply disruptions.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Physical Oil Shortages Are Beginning to Appear, Says Chevron Boss

Mike Wirth said the United States won’t be able offset all the lost oil, LNG, and refined-product that flows to to Europe and Asia.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

Oil prices fall after U.S. says Iran ceasefire remains in place

Oil prices declined on Tuesday, retreating from sharp gains in the previous session.

CNBC - World - 1 day ago

Ineos and Shell join up to drill for new oil and gas in US

Sir Jim Ratcliffe criticised the UK’s energy policy which he said has been inconsistent compared with a more stable landscape in the US.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

European markets mixed as oil prices stay elevated on Iran war fears

Asian stocks declined on Tuesday, tracking losses on Wall Street after US stocks retreated from record highs. Crude, meanwhile, remains firm.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

ASX falls as RBA raises rates, oil prices jump on flare-up in Iran war

The Australian sharemarket continued its losing streak as the Reserve Bank raised interest rates and oil prices jumped overnight following an escalation in the Middle East.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 2 days ago

States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis

A major economic crisis is boosting energy profits. Taxing those can help countries survive and become immune to shocks.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 2 days ago

Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The ceasefire appeared in jeopardy after Iran unleashed attacks against commercial oil tankers and the United Arab Emirates. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

NBC News - World - 2 days ago

Report: Somali Pirates Team Up with Houthi Terrorists to Attack Key Oil Trade Route

Pirates from Somalia are allegedly threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea, working with the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents of Yemen.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Mideast

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped after escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

UAE says Iran has resumed attacks after drone strike on oil facility

Iran warned foreign forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz, after Donald Trump said America would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

UAE Says Iran Struck Oil Exporting Facility With Drone

Fujairah is the only oil exporting zone in the country.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Iranian drones target oil facility in UAE's Fujairah

The United Arab Emirates said Monday it detected four cruise missiles launched from Iran toward the port city of Fujairah, adding that air defense systems...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

How China insulated itself from Gulf oil crises

A large share of Gulf oil flows to Asia. Yet China faces fewer risks than many of its neighbors, thanks to stockpiling, diversified supply and years of intense planning for energy insecurity.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

Oil prices hold steady after Trump says US to help ships leave Hormuz

Oil prices flatlines in Asia as US launches effort to free ships from Strait of Hormuz

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Spain's Canary Islands fear tourism slump over oil prices

Air travel is an economic lifeline for Spain's remote Canary Islands, one that is now threatened by soaring jet fuel prices caused by Iran war and the blockade of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 3 days ago

A private space in public: How toilets highlight inequality

The daily lives of many Australians revolve around toilet access. But while public toilets are a vital part of urban infrastructure, they're often unsafe, unusable or hard to find.

SBS - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia’s oil export infrastructure, hitting a key loading port on the Baltic Sea and three tankers that Ukraine alleges were illegally used to transport Russian crude.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 days ago

Kuwait exports zero barrels of oil for first time in 35 years – monitor

After traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was effectively shut down Kuwait exported zero barrels of oil

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

California braces for uncertainty as last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives in Long Beach

Now California must figure out how to replace some 200,000 barrels of oil a day that will no longer be arriving from the Persian Gulf.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

David Beckham 'very lucky' after being spoiled by family on 51st birthday

The former England captain celebrated his birthday on Saturday and was showered with love from friends and family online.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Ukraine Strikes Oil Depots Deep Inside Russia, Sending Prices Soaring

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities, sending up plumes of smoke that can be seen from space.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Oil prices now determined by Trump's mood – Fico

Slovak PM Robert Fico said oil prices depend on Donald Trump’s mood after crude hit a four-year high amid reports of Iran strike plans

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

The oil price has soared again – no wonder Downing Street is panicking

The Strait of Hormuz is still blockaded and fears of recession and inflation continue to rise. Let us pray for a hasty resolution – but we must also prepare for the worst, writes Chris Blackhurst

Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

Can higher oil prices negate damage to Qatari gas plant for Shell?

The British oil and gas producer will publish its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday.

Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

Oil rain and toxic fumes: Black Sea town faces environmental catastrophe as Ukrainian strikes rock Russia

“You can smell it anywhere in the town,” one resident, Svetlana, told NBC News of the acrid stench that gets stronger the closer you get to Tuapse’s center.

NBC News - World - 6 days ago

Oil Prices Rise With No Sign Of An End To Iran War

The Brent benchmark was poised for a 5.8% gain over the week.

Huffington Post - Business - 6 days ago

U.S. Stocks Rally To The Finish Of Their Best Month Since 2020, Even As Oil Prices Whipsaw

The gains came after the latest whipsaw moves for oil prices, which surged toward their highest levels since the war with Iran began only to quickly regress.

Huffington Post - Business - 6 days ago

Report: Iran Using Iraqi Ships to Smuggle Oil Past U.S. Blockade

Maritime intelligence company Windward AI claims Iran has slipped up to $800 million worth of crude oil past the U.S. Navy blockade.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

European markets rebound as oil prices fall; BOE and ECB hold rates

European stocks edged higher on Thursday, reversing morning losses, as investors assessed more earnings and central bank moves.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

Oil prices hit new wartime high before easing, as gas prices expected to go up

The price of Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 US a barrel early Thursday before coming back down as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.

CBC News - Business - 6 days ago

'Environmental disaster': Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia

Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.

Aljazeera - Environment - 6 days ago

What surging oil price means for your petrol, food and energy bills

Brent crude hit $125 overnight – and higher prices for longer will feed through to everyday products and services

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

Indian Rupee hits record low as oil shock tests RBI's firepower

ALBAWABA- India’s currency is under renewed strain, with the rupee sliding to a record low against the U.S. dollar in late April, intensifying pressure

Albawaba - Business - 7 days ago

Oil prices hit $126: Highest levels since 2022 as US-Iran tensions escalate

Oil prices increased in Asia following reports that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for proposed measures in the conflict with Iran. Prices jumped nearly 7% to...

International The News - Business - 7 days ago

Oil tops $118 after Trump says he will blockade Iran until it agrees to a nuclear deal

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

CNBC - World - 7 days ago

Bank of Canada set to keep interest rate unchanged as oil prices push inflation higher

The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent when it announces its latest decision. The central bank will also release its updated economic outlook in...

International The News - Business - 7 days ago

The UAE's OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity

The move reflects a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 7 days ago

UAE's shocking OPEC exit: Oil prices decline, Asian stocks surge

First, it was the ongoing Iran conflict that put global energy markets on edge and now it is the UAE’s shocking announcement to leave OPEC which is further pushing the markets to tumult. On...

International The News - Business - 8 days ago

UAE Exit from OPEC Signals Shift in Global Oil Dynamics

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+ marks a significant turning point in global oil markets, according to eToro Market Analyst Sam

Albawaba - Business - 8 days ago

OPEC loses key member: Will the oil bloc survive?

The UAE has announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, sparking fears of further turmoil in oil markets amid the ongoing Middle East conflict

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

Trump's threats to steal Iran's oil continue a long history of US pillage

From Zimbabwe to Venezuela, US economic coercion and the imperial plunder of developing countries remain business as usual

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

US stocks are mixed as their record-breaking rally slows, while oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally is slowing on Monday after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war, while oil prices are rising.

One America News Network - Business - 9 days ago

Asia stocks pare gains amid reports U.S. intercepted Iranian oil tankers

Asian equities retreated after reports of U.S. tanker interceptions raised doubts over the durability of an Iran ceasefire and risk sentiment.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

US defends Russia oil sanctions waiver extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explained the 30-day waiver extension on Russian oil sanctions as due to appeals from several countries

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

Oil jumps after US seizes Iranian ship near Hormuz

Oil prices have jumped on renewed Middle East tensions, raising risks of supply disruption, higher fuel costs and emergency measures across Europe and Asia

Russia Today - Business - 16 days ago

People forced to suffer due to public toilet 'deserts', health leaders warn

The data is based on more than 200 Freedom of Information requests to councils in charge of providing public toilets.

Evening Standard - Health - 17 days ago

Go with the flow: Carmaker debuts voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'

If you gotta go while on-the-go, urine in luck.

New York Post - Weird - 19 days ago

Toilet tech is the next frontier of health data — but would you put a camera on your bowl?

The Post tried three of the latest toilet health trackers to see if they're worth opening your wallet — and your bathroom door.

New York Post - Health - 22 days ago

U.S. Stocks Rise And Oil Prices Trim Their Gains On Hopes For The Ceasefire With Iran

Blockages in the Strait of Hormuz have kept oil and natural gas stuck in the Persian Gulf, away from customers worldwide.

Huffington Post - Business - 27 days ago

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

While oil and gas supply issues are set to remain, for now, the stock market reaction has been massive.

Sky News - Top Stories - 29 days ago

Oil Prices Breach $111 as Trump's Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Nears

The United States military may target Iran’s power plants and bridges this week if Tehran does not open up the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. president has warned.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 month ago

Speculation Miliband will approve drilling new oil and gas field 'unfounded'

There are calls for more drilling to take place as the UK deals with the energy price shock from the Middle East war. The UK government has not ruled out approving the field.

Sky News - Politics - 1 month ago

Oil prices rise after Trump speech | Analysis

Sky's Wilfred Frost unpicks the latest developments in the oil price following US President Donald Trump's address to the nation.

Sky News - Business - 1 month ago

Prof Stuart Cole: 'Bus services, trains, petrol stations and so much more will be hit by the oil crisis'

"A major bus operator in South Wales purchased diesel in bulk this week at £1.49ppl; up from £1.30ppl"

WalesOnline - Business - 1 month ago

Australia responds to Donald Trump's 'get your own oil' tirade

The United Kingdom and France were singled out by the US president for not joining the war in the Middle East.

SBS - Politics - 1 month ago

US exempts Gulf of Mexico oil drillers from endangered species protections

The Trump administration says protections would diminish US energy competitiveness amid the ongoing war on Iran.

Aljazeera - Environment - 1 month ago

IEA Chief says ready to release more oil reserves if needed

Tokyo: Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol said on Wednesday the Agency is ready to release additional oil reserve...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Gulf oil sector contributes about $561bn to regional economy in 2024

MUSCAT: The oil sector in the Gulf contributed about $561.2 billion to the region s economy in 2024, accounting for 24% of gross domestic product at c...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 month ago

US Fed confronts stagflation risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and clouds rate path -- 3 min read

Surging crude prices, slowing growth, and mixed jobs data leave the U.S. Federal Reserve balancing inflation risks against a weakening economy

First Post - Top Stories - 1 month ago

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Middle East turmoil

Paris, France: FormulaOne races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport s governing body...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 1 month ago

Loading... Could a Strait of Hormuz closure slow India's internet? -- The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India's westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India’s westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

Frisky business -- Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment's helping women get their groove back

A growing number of women are turning to testosterone treatments to ease their menopause symptoms — and save their sex lives. The Post spoke to two women who lost their libidos but got them back.

New York Post - Health - 4 months ago

Wave of harassment and abuse allegations roils Turkey's arts and culture scene

Among the men are photographers, musicians, actors, comedians, critics, and publishers. In response, several platforms and collaborators have cut ties with accused individuals.

Global Voices - World - 8 months ago

Trump Says America's Oil Industry Is Cleaner Than Other Countries'. New Data Shows Massive Emissions From Texas Wells.

The oil industry touts Texas as a success story in controlling climate-warming methane emissions. The state’s regulator, however, grants nearly every request to burn or vent gas into the atmosphere.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

Coastal villages struggle to recover after oil spill disaster near Philippine capital

"Toxic oil spills in our oceans are like fires in our forests, leaving a path of destruction that brings decades of negative impacts."

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago