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Energy February 23, 2023

Biden admin launches first ‘offshore wind lease sale’ in Gulf of Mexico as oil, gas leases grind to halt

The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will soon conduct its first offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico as oil and gas leases have slowed dramatically.

Saudi Arabia February 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia invests $1B in Yemen's central bank

Saudi Arabia deposited $1 billion into the Yemeni central bank Tuesday in what is reportedly a bid to aid the country's struggling economy.

VIDEO February 20, 2023

Does China’s purported green energy push signal a coming conflict with the US?

China is investing heavily in electrifying its transportation industry, which some officials have applauded, but critics say the country has other motives.

Asia February 20, 2023

Collection of centuries-old Cambodian jewelry returns to southeast Asian country

A collection of Cambodian jewelry has been returned to the Asian country. The jewels being returned were under the care of a man who was accused of buying and selling looted artifacts.

Latin America February 16, 2023

Colombian President Petro signs trade deal with Venezuela's Maduro on border

Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro to liberalize trade relations between the neighboring South American nations.

Digital Originals February 16, 2023

New York homeless men attacked residents, including a baby and an elderly woman, throughout 2022

As crime continues to rise in New York, homeless men were repeatedly accused of attacking — and sometimes murdering — the city's residents over the course of 2022.

Germany February 14, 2023

5 German police officers charged over fatal shooting of mentally ill Senegal teen

Five German police officers have been charged in an incident in which a Senegal teenager was fatally shot last year. The teen refugee had allegedly threatened to harm himself with a knife.

Iran February 13, 2023

Iran releases filmmaker after arresting him more than 6 months ago for criticizing government

Iran released an award-winning filmmaker after six months of imprisonment. Mohammad Rasoulof was arrested after criticizing the government and its crackdown on protests.

VIDEO February 12, 2023

Johnny Burtka on America's economic history, protectionist pro-American trade barriers

Intercollegiate Studies Institute CEO Johnny Burtka breaks down the fundamental goals of the American political economy on 'The Next Revolution.'

VIDEO February 12, 2023

Report rates companies based on likelihood they will go 'woke'

1792 Exchange President Paul Fitzpatrick joined 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss why some companies are at 'high risk' for going 'woke' and the impact of wokeness on the workplace.