Oil Prices Dropped 19%, Helping Drivers, but Squeezing the Industry

Oil prices have fallen sharply this year as global supply remains strong and demand has been slow to grow.

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Does Your Electric Bill Keep Going Up? We Want to See It.

Utility rates are rising in many places across the country, and we’re continuing to report on the causes and impacts.

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Former Biden and Senate Counsel to Lead Progressive Legal Group

Phil Brest, a veteran of the judicial confirmation wars, will head the American Constitution Society at a time of legal turmoil.

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China’s Control of Rare Earths Has U.S. Scrambling to Find Alternatives

The Trump administration is trying an array of unconventional measures to shore up U.S. rare earths supplies. It remains uncertain whether the strategy will work.

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London Woman Fined After Pouring Coffee in Drain Gets a Break

A social media outcry arose after she was given a fine of 150 pounds for pouring out “a tiny little bit” of coffee before boarding a bus.

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U.S. Strikes Boat in Pacific, Expanding Operation Against Drug Running Suspects

It was the eighth known strike, and the first outside of the Caribbean, in the Trump administration’s campaign against what it says are boats carrying drugs bound for the United States.

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Dozens Killed in Bus Crash in Uganda

The crash involved multiple vehicles and was one of the deadliest road accidents in the East African country in decades.

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I.C.J. Tells Israel to Facilitate Aid to Gaza

The International Court of Justice said Israel should work with U.N. agencies, not hinder their relief efforts in Gaza. The court’s opinions are not legally binding but carry symbolic weight.

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Why King Charles Has Not Yet Removed Andrew’s Most Valued Title: Prince

New disclosures about Prince Andrew’s ties to the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have led to calls for further action from the king and Parliament.

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Do Heat Pumps Work When It Gets Really Cold?

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test.

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