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Jun 07 2022
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Will Gas Prices Come Down Soon or Stay High?
Gas prices across the country have hit record levels in recent months, but when are they set to come down?
The national average at the pump rose to $4.92 on Tuesday, according to the AAA, and many analysts have predicted that the average will reach $5 a gallon by the end of the month. Most outlets across the spectrum highlighted an upward trend that is likely to continue until the fall
Washington Post CNET CNN BusinessFeb 24 2023
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Would '15-Minute Cities' Improve Urban Life?
How would "15-minute cities" alter urban life?
The Concept: Professor Carlos Moreno is credited with birthing the 15-minute city idea, which says that daily necessities and services, such as work, shopping, healthcare, and education, should be easily reached by a 15-minute walk or bike ride from any point in a city.
A Good Idea: A writer for The Guardian said COVID-19 lockdowns
Reason Financial Times The GuardianSep 15 2022
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In First Meeting Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Putin and Xi Jinping Reaffirm Ties
As the Ukrainian counter-offensive continues to push back Moscow forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a summit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held in Uzbekistan on Thursday. It was the first meeting between the two leaders since Russia launched its invasion earlier this year, and it was the first time Xi Jinping left China since the
Axios New York Post (News) Associated PressNov 30 2021
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First Omicron Variant Cases Appear Mild
Symptoms associated with the first detected cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant appear mild, especially among vaccinated people, according to health authorities in Europe, South Africa and Israel.
The South African doctor credited with spotting the variant first said all patients she's seen with the variant had "extremely mild symptoms." One Israeli coronavirus expert said that if the
The Epoch Times The Guardian STATDec 28 2022
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US Revives COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travelers From China
The United States will soon require people traveling from China, Hong Kong, and Macau to the U.S. to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before flying.
The Details: Starting Jan. 5, all airline passengers 2 years and up traveling from China, Hong Kong, or Macau must get tested for COVD-19 no more than two days before their flight to the U.S. and must show a negative result to the
CNBC New York Post (News) NPR (Online News)Sep 14 2021
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Book Says Gen. Milley Secretly Acted to Limit Trump's Nuclear Powers and Reassure Chinese Counterpart After Jan. 6
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley secretly contacted his Chinese counterpart before the 2020 election and after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, according to a new book by The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. Milley reportedly called his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Li Zuocheng, on October 30 to reassure him that the U.S. was not planning an attack after China raised
Forbes Washington Post Washington ExaminerNov 28 2022
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What to Make of Musk's Support for Ron DeSantis in 2024 Election
New Twitter boss Elon Musk said on Twitter over the weekend that he'd support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) if DeSantis runs for the presidency in 2024. What does that say about Musk's political beliefs?
For Context: Musk, the world's wealthiest person, has a history of supporting and donating to both Republicans and Democrats since he took over Tesla in 2003. In recent years, Musk's
Washington Times Mother Jones ForbesJul 05 2022
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Crude Oil Prices Fall Sharply as Recession Fears Grow
The U.S. WTI benchmark for crude oil prices fell over 9.5% to $98.05 per barrel on Tuesday.
While the drop in oil prices could spur a decline in U.S. gas prices, analysts in several outlets tied falling oil prices to an anticipated drop in demand and a potential approaching recession. Meanwhile, average U.S. gas prices fell to $4.80 per gallon from $4.88 a week earlier. Oil price
Washington Post Washington Examiner OilPrice.comJun 02 2022
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OPEC+ Agrees To Boost Oil Production as Gas Prices Remain High Worldwide
OPEC+ announced Thursday that it had agreed to increase oil output by over 50% in July and August, from 400,000 to 648,000 barrels per day.
The change could potentially help ease global oil prices — which surged after the European Union’s recent partial embargo on Russian crude oil — and it could relax fears of a looming “1970s-style energy crisis.” OPEC+, the international oil cartel
Reuters The Guardian Washington ExaminerApr 08 2022
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Where Do US COVID-19 Restrictions Stand?
After two years as the biggest U.S. news story, coverage of COVID-19 and public health guidelines is less frequent amid high inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. So, what's the current state of U.S. COVID-19 restrictions?
All 50 states have lifted their public mask mandates, and most states and cities have eased or ended requirements that barred unvaccinated people from public
CBS News (Online) AARP Washington Free Beacon