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A large oil-exporting hub will be built in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico amid the Iran war—but only because Japan and the White House are paying for it
A large oil-exporting hub will be built in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico amid the Iran war—but only because Japan and the White House are paying for it

Sentinel Midstream’s Texas GulfLink project will be built 30 miles offshore courtesy of an investment vehicle funded largely by Japan and the Trump administration.

By Jordan BlumMay 8, 2026
An almond farmer inspects a fruit on a tree.
California farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and cancels more than $550 million in long-term contracts
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2026
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Judge allows Alaska wildlife agents to resume shooting bears from helicopters to protect recovering caribou herd
By Becky Bohrer and The Associated PressMay 7, 2026
At 75, Ted Turner told Fortune he gave himself 5 more years. He got 12—and spent them warning the world was ending
At 75, Ted Turner told Fortune he gave himself 5 more years. He got 12—and spent them warning the world was ending
By Ashley LutzMay 6, 2026
Debris from the White House East Wing demolition was dumped at a nearby public golf course and contains toxic metals, National Park report finds
Debris from the White House East Wing demolition was dumped at a nearby public golf course and contains toxic metals, National Park report finds
By Sasha RogelbergMay 7, 2026
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Magnum owns Ben & Jerry’s. Now it’s destroying what made the brand worth buying
By David Bronner, Michael Bronner and Ryan GellertMay 7, 2026
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A federal judge weighing the future of a D.C. golf course doesn’t want to be Amy Poehler, but Trump might be interested as he remakes parks
PoliticsA federal judge weighing the future of a D.C. golf course doesn’t want to be Amy Poehler, but Trump might be interested as he remakes parks
By Steven Sloan and The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
Trump sees ‘beginning of the end’ in Russia’s war on Ukraine as both sides agrees to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
EuropeTrump sees ‘beginning of the end’ in Russia’s war on Ukraine as both sides agrees to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
By Darlene Superville and The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
Russian debt defaults are surging, with a quarter of the bond market at risk, while Putin hides in bunkers fixated on his war instead of the economy
EconomyRussian debt defaults are surging, with a quarter of the bond market at risk, while Putin hides in bunkers fixated on his war instead of the economy
By Jason MaMay 9, 2026
Ted Cruz says the quiet part out loud: Trump accounts are Social Security personal accounts as GOP senator reveals ‘dirty little secret’
PoliticsTed Cruz says the quiet part out loud: Trump accounts are Social Security personal accounts as GOP senator reveals ‘dirty little secret’
By Jason MaMay 9, 2026
Putin presides over Russia’s Victory Day parade without tanks, missiles and other heavy equipment due to threat of Ukrainian long-range drones
PoliticsPutin presides over Russia’s Victory Day parade without tanks, missiles and other heavy equipment due to threat of Ukrainian long-range drones
By The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy’s Mideast HQ, arrests dozens with alleged links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
PoliticsBahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy’s Mideast HQ, arrests dozens with alleged links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
By Adam Schreck, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
Pedestrian who jumped Denver airport fence dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate
North AmericaPedestrian who jumped Denver airport fence dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate
By The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
As hantavirus outbreak unfolds, the CDC is missing in action, experts say. ‘I’m very sorry to say that we are not prepared’
PoliticsAs hantavirus outbreak unfolds, the CDC is missing in action, experts say. ‘I’m very sorry to say that we are not prepared’
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressMay 9, 2026
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A bus leaving "Alligator Alcatraz"
PoliticsLawyers say ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees are being held ‘incommunicado, with no ability to access the courts’
By Mike Schneider and The Associated PressJuly 28, 2025
  • Texas residents cry and mourn the dead after catastrophic floods
    EnvironmentExperts worry Trump’s National Weather Service cuts will result in a patchwork system where taxpayers pay private companies for accurate forecasts
    By Michael Biesecker, Brian Slodysko and The Associated PressJuly 7, 2025
New Orleans
EnvironmentNew Orleans ‘Trash King’ faces a fight to keep cleaning Bourbon Street
By Jack Brook and The Associated PressJuly 25, 2025
Worker
EnvironmentDeath of 51-year-old Barcelona street sweeper from heatstroke stirs labor unrest in Southern Europe
By Joseph Wilson, Derek Gatopoulos, Trisha Thomas and The Associated PressJuly 24, 2025
Young Americans sue Trump over fossil fuel agenda, claiming climate harms violate their constitutional right to due process
EnvironmentYoung Americans sue Trump over fossil fuel agenda, claiming climate harms violate their constitutional right to due process
By Issam Ahmed and AFPJuly 23, 2025
Iberdrola starts €5 billion share sale to boost networks
EnvironmentIberdrola starts €5 billion share sale to boost networks
By Thomas Gualtieri and BloombergJuly 23, 2025
Eventual, a climate fintech, raises $7.5 million seed round from AlleyCorp and Upfront Ventures
TechEventual, a climate fintech, raises $7.5 million seed round from AlleyCorp and Upfront Ventures
By Allie GarfinkleJuly 22, 2025
  • Death toll in Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
    EnvironmentDeath toll in Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
    By Jim Vertuno, John Seewer and The Associated PressJuly 6, 2025
Two Halliburton employees, clad in red coveralls, work at a pressure pumping, or fracking, operation in the Permian Basin.
EconomyHalliburton CEO: Oil and gas markets are “softer” than expected and will remain weak for all of 2025
By Jordan BlumJuly 22, 2025
Photo: MADRAS, OR - 15 JULY 2025: A satellite view captures dense smoke plumes driven by extreme heat, gusty winds, and rugged terrain. The Cram Fire in Oregon is currently the state's largest active wildfire, burning over 64,000 acres near Madras and Ashwood. Firefighting crews, air support, and structure protection teams are working under emergency orders to contain the fast-moving wildfire. Imaged 15 July 2025. (Photo by Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2025)
EnvironmentOregon wildfire burns nearly 100,000 acres, approaches ‘megafire’ status
By Chris MorrisJuly 21, 2025
3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100
Environment3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100
By The Associated PressJuly 20, 2025
Tourism is increasing over prepandemic levels, overwhelming popular destinations
Travel & LeisureTourism is increasing over prepandemic levels, overwhelming popular destinations
By Emily SteinbergerJuly 20, 2025
A wind turbine overlooking the sunrise is show at BP's Fowler Ridge wind farm in Indiana.
EnvironmentBP sells American wind business to LS Power as it continues its renewable retreat
By Jordan BlumJuly 18, 2025
  • Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding
    EnvironmentTexas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding
    By Sean Murphy, Jim Vertuno and The Associated PressJuly 6, 2025
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth
InvestingChevron wins huge legal fight against Exxon to close $53 billion Hess acquisition—getting access to the biggest oil discovery of the century
By Jordan BlumJuly 18, 2025
Eric Schmidt sitting pretty
AIEx-Google CEO says superintelligence is tech’s holy grail—but the U.S. is ill-equipped to address its ‘natural limit’
By Dave SmithJuly 18, 2025
Jeff Landry
Environment‘He really turned the tide’: Oyster people cheer La. Gov. canceling $3 billion project funded by Deepwater Horizon settlement
By Jack Brook and The Associated PressJuly 17, 2025
Kinder Morgan chairman Richard Kinder sits and speaks during a Houston energy conference in 2015.
LeadershipKinder Morgan kicks off oil and gas earnings season with a bullish outlook, in part thanks to thirsty data centers
By Jordan BlumJuly 17, 2025
Kevin Rambosk
EnvironmentAmerica faces chronic climate change weather emergencies and still leaves its 911 emergency system up to the states
By Freida Frisaro and The Associated PressJuly 15, 2025
National Park Service’s ‘confine and contain’ strategy questioned after wildfire it let burn incinerates historic lodge and 70 other structures
EnvironmentNational Park Service’s ‘confine and contain’ strategy questioned after wildfire it let burn incinerates historic lodge and 70 other structures
By Ross D. Franklin, John Seewer and The Associated PressJuly 15, 2025
a bowl of yogurt
EnvironmentHouse too hot? Energy bill already too high? This UK professor says smearing yogurt on your windows can cool your home
By Chris MorrisJuly 14, 2025
A new way to eat: Fixing a food system that leaves us vulnerable and hurts the environment
CommentaryA new way to eat: Fixing a food system that leaves us vulnerable and hurts the environment
By Ellen MacArthur and Wendy SchmidtJuly 14, 2025
Grand Canyon Lodge
EnvironmentHistory burns as Grand Canyon wildfire destroys 1930s-era cabins
By Felicia Fonseca, Jaimie Ding and The Associated PressJuly 14, 2025
Toronto
EnvironmentThe air in the Upper Midwest is so thick, ‘if you have a nice pork loin you can hang from a tree, it’ll turn into ham’
By Jack Dura and The Associated PressJuly 13, 2025
Osprey
EnvironmentOsprey lovers cry foul at fishing industry’s billion-pound annual haul of bird’s precious food source
By Patrick Whittle, Allen Breed and The Associated PressJuly 13, 2025
FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show
EnvironmentFEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show
By Ryan J. Foley, Christopher L. Keller, Jim Mustian and The Associated PressJuly 12, 2025
Xi Jinping, Donald Trump
EnvironmentChina has 90% of the rare earth that the world needs. America’s just getting started on its second mine
By Mead Gruver and The Associated PressJuly 11, 2025
Caterpillar power generators are shown in a row at a data center facility. The generators can be used for primary or backup power.
TechAt its centennial, Caterpillar finds its growth is now led by powering data centers
By Jordan BlumJuly 11, 2025
Texas rancher
EnvironmentFlood-battered Texas braces for another blow: a fast-moving, flesh-eating parasite from Mexico
By John Hanna and The Associated PressJuly 10, 2025
Trump
EnvironmentTrump’s Texas response looks a lot like the FEMA he just promised to begin ‘phasing out’
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira and The Associated PressJuly 9, 2025
Texas approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plans just 2 days before deadly flooding killed more than 2 dozen people there
PoliticsTexas approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plans just 2 days before deadly flooding killed more than 2 dozen people there
By Jim Mustian, Christopher L. Keller, Sean Murphy, Ryan J. Foley and The Associated PressJuly 9, 2025
A rescue volunteer holds up a shirt that says "Camp Mystic"
EnvironmentRichard ‘Dick’ Eastland, Camp Mystic’s 74-year-old owner, died while leading campers to safety during the devastating floods
By Dave Smith and Fortune IntelligenceJuly 7, 2025
Members of the public swim at the Baignade de Grenelle bathing site on its opening day.
Travel & LeisureAfter a $1.5 billion cleanup, the Seine reopens for swimming
By Emily SteinbergerJuly 7, 2025
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California farmers must destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte closes its canneries and cancels more than $550 million in long-term contractsplaceholder alt text
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