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China's New Offshore Oil Venture Takes Shape

December 22, 2025

In the vast South China Sea, a new offshore oil project has begun operations. The Xijiang Oilfields 24 Block Development Project, situated in the Pearl River Mouth Basin, is a shallow-water venture that taps into existing infrastructure from the nearby Huixi Oilfields. This project is notable for it

weather

Heavy Snowfall to Blanket Western States: Stay Safe and Plan Ahead

December 21, 2025

A significant winter storm is on its way, and it's going to be a big one. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for several states, including California, Washington, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. This storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, strong winds, and travel disruptions fro

finance

Oil Giants Face Tough Times as Prices Drop

December 18, 2025

Oil prices have taken a hit, dropping from around $70 to just over $56 per barrel. This drop is tough on big oil companies like ExxonMobil, who make a lot of their money from drilling and producing oil. ExxonMobil has some of the best oil fields in the world, like the Permian Basin in the U. S. and

environment

Weather Warnings and Green Energy: What's Really Happening?

December 11, 2025

This year, there's been a noticeable quiet in the news about extreme weather. No scary headlines about the "worst ever" storms or urgent warnings from the United Nations about saving the planet. Why? Maybe because the news hasn't been as dramatic as expected. Remember all those predictions about hu

business

Stocks Take a Pause: What's Next for the Fed?

December 10, 2025

On Tuesday, U. S. stocks stayed mostly flat. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, which is expected on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, while the Nasdaq saw a small gain. The Dow Jones took a bigger hit, dropping by 0. 4%. JPMorgan Chase was a major dra

celebrities

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on December 8, 2025

December 9, 2025

December 8, 2025, marks the birthdays of several notable figures from the entertainment world. Among them are Kim Basinger, who will be celebrating her 72nd birthday. Did you know her name Kim is a nickname for Kimila? Also turning a year older is Dominic Monaghan, who will be 49. He might have been

celebrities

Birthdays Galore: A Look at Stars Turning a Year Older

December 2, 2025

This week, a bunch of famous folks are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of everyone. Let's dive in and see who's blowing out the candles this week. Kicking things off on Dec. 7, we have Ellen Burstyn, who's hitting the big 9-3. That's righ

environment

The European Catfish: A Silent Invader in Spain's Waters

December 1, 2025

The European catfish, a massive freshwater fish from Eurasia, has quietly taken over parts of Spain. It first arrived in the Ebro River in 1974. People brought it there for fun fishing. But now, it's in seven big river systems. It's a problem because it's not from here. It spreads fast and takes ove

lifestyle

Ski Season Kicks Off: UTA's Bus Service is Ready to Roll

November 24, 2025

Ski enthusiasts in Utah are getting ready for the 2025-26 season, and the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is gearing up to provide transportation to some of the state's top ski resorts. The ski bus service will start on Thanksgiving, November 27, for Solitude, Brighton, Alta, and Snowbird, while servic

environment

The Colorado River's Tough Choices

November 23, 2025

The Colorado River is in serious trouble. The states that rely on it missed a big deadline to agree on how to share its water. Lakes Mead and Powell are almost empty, and nature doesn't care about human arguments. The problem is that the rules made in 1922 don't work anymore. Back then, people thou