ExxonMobil and Chevron on Friday reported second-quarter profits that surged on rising oil prices due to the Iran war. Chevron’s net income soared to $12 billion, a nearly 400% increase compared to $2.5 billion in the same period last year. Adjusted earnings came in at $6.06 per share, 50 cents higher than Wall Street’s estimates….
Unlike AI gadgets like Rabbit or Humane, companies building dedicated gadgets for recording and transcribing meetings have actually seen some traction. The market is huge — though a bit constrained, as smartphones work fine for such tasks when paired with note-taking apps — and startups like Plaud, Mobvoi, Anker, Viaim, and Vibe have jumped in…
Europeans seem to have gotten over their antipathy toward Elon Musk. A year ago, Tesla sales in Europe were in free fall after Mr. Musk, the automaker’s chief executive, appeared to turn off car buyers with his vocal support for right-wing politicians in Britain and Europe and his role as President Trump’s cost-cutting czar. But…
The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started. Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026 Oil prices have extended their decline to levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply from the Middle East outweighed demand concerns. Prompt-month Brent crude…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland early Sunday for the next phase in negotiations with Iran, a day after Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again. Iran on Saturday warned vessels to stay away from the critical shipping route, but the U.S. denied those claims, stating the waterway remained open. Tensions between…
Water in the Colorado River is dwindling to levels that haven’t been seen in decades, and the seven states whose residents and farmers depend on the river can’t agree on a fair way to divide up what’s left. Negotiations are going nowhere despite more than six months of ongoing talks, plus cajoling by the Trump…
Alaska’s glaciers are highly sensitive to rising temperatures. According to new research using satellite radar observations, every 1 degree Celsius increase in average summer temperatures extends glacier melting by roughly three weeks. A single degree Celsius equals 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The study also demonstrates that synthetic aperture radar (SAR) can automatically and consistently monitor glaciers…
From the Horn to the Sahel, a jihadist front is gaining ground across Africa, the Center for Strategic and International Studies warned in its annual risk analysis. The “Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2026″ identifies terrorism on the continent as “the greatest uncertainty,” citing the rising capabilities of al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates. “Unlike the Middle…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you for that kind introduction. It is a pleasure to join you in the Crescent City and to meet many of the members of Transparency Rx and others attending this conference. As a law enforcer with responsibilities across the economy, it is an honor to be in the room…
NewsFeed ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents near the summit venue say their main concerns are soaring fuel prices and living costs. The regional bloc enters what officials describe as a “stress test decade”, facing issues stemming from the Iran conflict since so many member states are heavily reliant on energy…
