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BGN's Big Move into Global Gas Markets

December 6, 2025

BGN, a company known for trading various energy products, is making a bold move. They are expanding into the global natural gas market. This isn't just a small step. They plan to invest in gas plants, ships, and pipelines worldwide. Why are they doing this? The market for liquefied natural gas (LNG

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Fuel Talk: White House Tries to Balance Oil and Biofuel Interests

November 14, 2025

The White House recently met with oil refiners and biofuel producers to tackle a long-standing issue about biofuel blending rules. The Trump administration is close to deciding whether larger refiners should compensate for the billions of gallons of biofuels that were exempted for smaller refineries

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A Day of Fire and Fear Near the Airport

November 6, 2025

In Louisville, Kentucky, a routine day turned into a nightmare when a UPS plane crashed near the airport. Georgie Dow, the chief financial officer of Grade A Auto Parts, was at work when she heard a loud explosion. She had no idea that a plane had just crashed outside her building. When she went out

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U. S. Pushes for UN Action on Ships Breaking North Korea Rules

November 4, 2025

The United States is preparing to ask the United Nations Security Council to penalize seven ships. These ships are accused of breaking UN rules by shipping North Korean coal and iron ore to China. This trade brings in a lot of money for North Korea each year, between $200 million and $400 million.

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Elliot Tuttle Joins Fusion Entertainment After Bold Film Debut

October 30, 2025

Elliot Tuttle, a rising filmmaker, has teamed up with Fusion Entertainment. This comes after his first feature film, "Blue Film, " made waves at film festivals. The movie, a queer thriller, had its premiere at The Edinburgh Film Festival and later showed at NewFest. "Blue Film" tells the story of a

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A Ship on Fire: What's Happening in the Gulf of Aden?

October 18, 2025

A ship named the Falcon caught fire in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen. It was carrying a full load of liquefied petroleum gas, which makes the situation very dangerous. The ship was abandoned, and one crew member is missing. The rest of the crew, mostly from India, left the ship. One person from Ukrain

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Berkshire Hathaway's $9. 7 Billion Move: What's Next?

October 3, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway is making waves with a $9. 7 billion acquisition of OxyChem, a chemical division of Occidental Petroleum. This deal might be one of the last big moves by Warren Buffett, the legendary dealmaker who has been at the helm for decades. Buffett's involvement in this deal is notable, e

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Industrial Air Pollution: The Hidden Threat in North China

July 14, 2025

Industries in North China are releasing harmful gases that are making air quality worse. These gases, called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), are not just bad for the environment but also for human health. A recent study looked at 28 companies from 13 different industries to understand the impact

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Rome's Gas Station Blast: A Close Call for Many

July 4, 2025

A sudden blast at a gas station on the outskirts of Rome shook the city early Friday morning. The explosion, which happened just after 8 a. m. , injured at least 25 people, including nine police officers and one firefighter. The sound of the blast echoed across the city, followed by a massive cloud

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Rail Traffic Takes a Summer Dip: What's Going On?

June 26, 2025

Rail traffic in the U. S. has been a mixed bag lately. While some goods are moving more than before, others are seeing a slowdown. This is especially true for intermodal transport, which involves moving goods in containers by rail. The numbers show that intermodal traffic has taken a hit, likely bec