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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
bears
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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UK moves warship to Middle East for potential Hormuz mission
PoliticsUK moves warship to Middle East for potential Hormuz mission
By Ellen Milligan and BloombergMay 9, 2026
Iran war is draining world’s oil buffer at an unprecedented pace
EnergyIran war is draining world’s oil buffer at an unprecedented pace
By Grant Smith, Yongchang Chin and BloombergMay 9, 2026
Trump Media posts $405 million loss driven by crypto holdings
CryptoTrump Media posts $405 million loss driven by crypto holdings
By Yash Roy and BloombergMay 9, 2026
The federal government must issue more debt than it expected as cash flow weakens, and ‘the bond market is shouting’
InvestingThe federal government must issue more debt than it expected as cash flow weakens, and ‘the bond market is shouting’
By Jason MaMay 9, 2026
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
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Juneau, Alaska
EnvironmentAlaska’s capital built a beautiful tourist center in sight of its epic glacier. Then the glacier began to rapidly shrink
By Becky Bohrer and The Associated PressAugust 6, 2023
  • Why AT&T and Verizon’s infrastructure woes run much deeper than lead cables
    CommentaryWhy AT&T and Verizon’s infrastructure woes run much deeper than lead cables
    By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJuly 24, 2023
Oregon gas
Environment‘It’s about time’:You can now pump your own gas in Oregon for the first time in 72 years
By Andrew Selsky and The Associated PressAugust 5, 2023
Work on Washington Monument-sized wind turbines—the Atlantic’s tallest— is about to start off Martha’s Vineyard
EnvironmentWork on Washington Monument-sized wind turbines—the Atlantic’s tallest— is about to start off Martha’s Vineyard
By Will Wade and BloombergAugust 4, 2023
Business woman turning on the thermostat at the office.
CommentaryLower productivity, higher mortality rates, and indoor overcooling. Here’s why heat waves are so much worse for women
By Talia VarleyAugust 4, 2023
Oregon crab vendor
EnvironmentOregon’s veteran crabbers are terrified their work will disappear because activists want to stop ‘extremely rare’ cases of whale entanglement
By Ed Komenda and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2023
Study finds waves along parts of California coast are getting bigger—with the number of 13-foot waves doubling
EnvironmentStudy finds waves along parts of California coast are getting bigger—with the number of 13-foot waves doubling
By Chris MorrisAugust 4, 2023
  • NBCUniversal
    SuccessNBCUniversal cut down the tree branches that striking actors and writers used for shade, and got just a $250 fine
    By Chris MorrisJuly 24, 2023
The real reason Tesla beat its rivals in the charging wars
CommentaryThe real reason Tesla beat its rivals in the charging wars
By Behnam TabriziAugust 3, 2023
Surf’s up in California as climate change leads to more massive waves
EnvironmentSurf’s up in California as climate change leads to more massive waves
By Julie Watson and The Associated PressAugust 3, 2023
Korea is so hot workers are being given ice vests to cool down
EnvironmentKorea is so hot workers are being given ice vests to cool down
By Heesu Lee and BloombergAugust 3, 2023
Iran
EnvironmentThe heat is so bad in Iran that the government declared a 2-day public holiday amid scorching 122-degree temperatures
By Liza Tetley, Jack Wittels, Arsalan Shahla and BloombergAugust 2, 2023
Of pots and kettles: Big Oil and the anti-ESG movement are accusing banks of running ‘climate cartels’
CommentaryOf pots and kettles: Big Oil and the anti-ESG movement are accusing banks of running ‘climate cartels’
By Cynthia Hanawalt and Denise HearnAugust 2, 2023
  • Nearly 80 major clean energy factories announced in year since Biden’s IRA passed: ‘It seems like every week there’s a new factory facility somewhere’
    FinanceNearly 80 major clean energy factories announced in year since Biden’s IRA passed: ‘It seems like every week there’s a new factory facility somewhere’
    By Isabella O'Malley, Michael Phillis and The Associated PressJuly 24, 2023
heat wave
Environment4 out of 5 people on Earth were hotter this July because of climate change, study finds. That’s over 6.5 billion humans
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressAugust 2, 2023
I’m a 3-time NBA champion turned climate entrepreneur. Global warming could soon be out of control–but a comeback is always possible
CommentaryI’m a 3-time NBA champion turned climate entrepreneur. Global warming could soon be out of control–but a comeback is always possible
By Rick FoxAugust 2, 2023
Susan Linder
EnvironmentScientists face impossible choice over preservation of priceless blue crab blood: Let vital medicines wither or an endangered bird
By Patrick Whittle and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2023
Climate change
EnvironmentThe heat, the rain and the smoke: July’s record-setting weather is just the beginning of the summer of Earth’s discontent
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2023
Texas braces for more record heat, as temps soar as high as 112
EnvironmentTexas braces for more record heat, as temps soar as high as 112
By Chris MorrisJuly 31, 2023
Daniella Levine Cava
SuccessMiami’s ‘Mount Trashmore,’ overflowing septic tanks pose a $4 billion challenge to its efforts to woo America’s financial elite
By Michael Smith and BloombergJuly 31, 2023
The Klamath River runs brown with mud after flash floods hit
Environment$500 million dam removal restoring river that local tribes call ‘our church’ is the biggest in U.S. history
By Adam Beam and The Associated PressJuly 31, 2023
Arizona heat
EnvironmentPhoenix is about to see high temps fall under 110 degrees—but only because monsoon rains are coming
By Anita Snow and The Associated PressJuly 30, 2023
Silver thermometer leaning against red background shows high temperature
EnvironmentClimate change is killing summer traditions like vacationing and going outside—extreme temperatures may be here to stay
By Paige HagyJuly 28, 2023
There’s no such thing as a new nuclear golden age–just old industry hands trying to make a buck
CommentaryThere’s no such thing as a new nuclear golden age–just old industry hands trying to make a buck
By Stephanie CookeJuly 28, 2023
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
EnvironmentMexico’s president is feuding with an American company about a crocodile-infested gravel pit. He’s offering $385 million and they want $1.9 billion
By The Associated PressJuly 28, 2023
Extreme heat
EnvironmentDangerous heat is moving from the southwest to the eastern half of the U.S. with 60% of Americans facing heat or flood warnings
By Drew Costley and The Associated PressJuly 28, 2023
Extreme heat
EnvironmentIt’s not just climate change: Here’s how El Niño and a huge underwater volcanic eruption led to extreme heat in 2023, from an expert who’s mapped various sections of the Earth
By Michael Wysession and The ConversationJuly 27, 2023
The family that made $7.6 million from recycling cans and bottles was just charged with fraud
EnvironmentThe family that made $7.6 million from recycling cans and bottles was just charged with fraud
By Chris MorrisJuly 27, 2023
Microsoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’
CommentaryMicrosoft and Google’s chief sustainability officers: ‘CSO Barbie makes us proud, and a little worried. Here’s why’
By Melanie Nakagawa and Kate BrandtJuly 26, 2023
Southwest heat wave is so intense that roads and doorknobs are sending people to the hospital with burns
EnvironmentSouthwest heat wave is so intense that roads and doorknobs are sending people to the hospital with burns
By Chris MorrisJuly 26, 2023
Florida ocean temperature hits 100-degree hot-tub levels, potentially setting the record for the hottest seawater ever measured
EnvironmentFlorida ocean temperature hits 100-degree hot-tub levels, potentially setting the record for the hottest seawater ever measured
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2023
It took 30 years for climate tech investments to pay off. Now they’re best placed to survive the VC winter
CommentaryIt took 30 years for climate tech investments to pay off. Now they’re best placed to survive the VC winter
By Michael SonnenfeldtJuly 26, 2023
Greenland ice sheet
EnvironmentThe scientists who figured out exactly when Greenland was ice-free reveal what it shows about our warming planet
By Paul Bierman, Tammy Rittenour and The ConversationJuly 24, 2023
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