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August 21, 2023

Iraqi oil minister visits Ankara to address energy issues, including resumption of oil exports

Iraq's oil minister has arrived in Ankara for talks on several matters, with a primary focus on reestablishing the flow of oil exports through Turkey's Ceyhan oil terminal.

August 17, 2023

Hawaii senator bashes federal disaster relief to state, demands FEMA come off its ‘30,000 ft cloud’ to help

Hawaii state Sen. Angus McKelvey criticized the U.S. government's response to the fire disaster on the island of Maui, Hawaii during a recent CNN segment.

August 17, 2023

Interior secretary accused of 'apparent ethical breaches' over oil and gas drilling ban

A government watchdog organization filed an IG complaint against Interior Secretary Deb Haaland alleging "apparent ethical breaches" regarding an oil and gas drilling ban.

August 17, 2023

NM bill proposes energy companies to compensate field worker's health care costs related to air pollution

New Mexico oil field workers with ailments caused by smog and methane could possibly seek health care reimbursements under a measure proposed by Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez.

August 16, 2023

Nancy Pelosi repeatedly urges White House audience to clap: 'That's an applause line'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., urged those in attendance for a White House event to celebrate the IRA turning one to clap throughout certain parts of her speech on Wednesday.

August 16, 2023

Offshore drilling rig arrives off coast of Lebanon, will begin operating in coming weeks

A drilling rig arrived off Lebanon's coast on Aug. 16, 2023. The rig is set to begin operations in the coming weeks. The rig will drill near the country's border with Israel.

August 16, 2023

Ring of fire eclipse will cross the western US this October: What to know

Multiple states across the country will see a "ring of fire" eclipse on October 14, 2023. NASA says the next annular eclipse will begin in Oregon and end in Texas.

August 16, 2023

33 bodies recovered following landslide at jade mine in Burma: Rescuers continue search for 3 missing people

A landslide at a jade mine in Burma led to dozens of deaths. Officials have recovered 33 bodies and are searching for three others who are believed to be missing.

August 16, 2023

China appears to be constructing airstrip on disputed South China Sea island that is also claimed by Taiwan

An airstrip appears to be being constructed by China on a disputed island in the South China Sea. The island is also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam.

August 16, 2023

US ruled Montana officials can no longer ignore its climate change contributions

In a first-of-its-kind trial, a judge ruled that officials in Montana, home to some of the world’s largest coal reserves, must constitutionally protect residents from climate change.