Month: December 2022

Big Oil has engaged in a long-running climate disinformation campaign while raking in record profits, lawmakers find

December 9, 2022 5:42 AM CNN Newsource

By René Marsh, CNN Big Oil companies have engaged in a “long-running greenwashing campaign” while raking in “record profits at the expense of American consumers,” the Democratic-led House Oversight Committee has found after a year-long investigation into climate disinformation from the fossil fuel industry. The committee found the fossil fuel industry is “posturing on climate

Ex-FTX CEO Bankman-Fried says he will testify to Congress

December 9, 2022 5:39 AM Associated Press

By MATT OTT AP Business Writer The former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX says he is willing to testify to Congress next week. But he says he will be limited in what he can say and that he “won’t be as helpful” as he’d like to be. Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted in response to

10 miners killed in Indonesia coal mine explosion, 4 rescued

December 9, 2022 5:38 AM Associated Press

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Ten miners have died in a coal mine explosion in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province and four others were rescued. The blast, caused by a buildup of gases including methane, occurred Friday in the privately owned mine in Sawahlunto district. Rescuers used blowers and exhaust fans to remove the gases from the

Whelan talks will continue because Russians have ‘things they want,’ US official says

December 9, 2022 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration believes the Russian government will continue to engage on detainee issues, including freeing American Paul Whelan, following the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner because “they have things they want in this world,” a senior administration official told CNN. Moscow knows that ultimately the two

Wholesale inflation in US further slowed in November to 7.4%

December 9, 2022 5:37 AM Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices in the United States rose 7.4% in November from a year earlier, a fifth straight slowdown and a hopeful sign that inflation pressures across the economy are continuing to cool. The latest year-over-year figure was down from 8% in October and from a recent

Wholesale inflation in US further slowed in November to 7.4%

December 9, 2022 5:37 AM Associated Press

Celine Dion has stiff-person syndrome, here’s what that means

December 9, 2022 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha O’Neill, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Early Thursday, Canadian singer Celine Dion posted a message to Instagram postponing the rest of her world tour which was set to resume in February. Dion, 54, said she was recently diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), also called Moersch-Woltman

France, Spain, Portugal to build hydrogen pipeline by 2030

December 9, 2022 5:36 AM Associated Press

By IAIN SULLIVAN Associated Press ALICANTE, Spain (AP) — Spain, France and Portugal have agreed to build a major undersea pipeline to transport hydrogen from the Iberian Peninsula to France and Europe by 2030. The pipeline is aimed at making the European Union more energy independent, a goal expedited by the Russian invasion of Ukraine

France, Spain, Portugal to build hydrogen pipeline by 2030

December 9, 2022 5:36 AM Associated Press

Canada needs to overhaul how it handles stalking, harassment cases: experts

December 9, 2022 5:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Christy Somos, CTV National News Associate Producer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — There was a time in her life when Anya wanted to be a neurologist. Driven and determined, she studied at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, from 2009 to 2013 to follow that path. In her

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa lava flows now ‘appear to be inactive’ after fountains of glowing rock left many in awe

December 9, 2022 5:35 AM CNN

CNN By Aya Elamroussi and Taylor Romine, CNN After erupting for the first time in nearly 40 years, lava flows from Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano now “appear to be inactive,” the US Geological Survey said Monday. The eruption began November 27, drawing spectators to the world’s largest active volcano to marvel at its fountains of

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent

December 9, 2022 5:32 AM Associated Press

By JONATHAN J. COOPER and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday she has registered as an independent, a renegade move that could bolster her political brand but won’t upend the Democrats’ narrow Senate majority. She says she will not caucus with Republicans. Sinema, who faces reelection

Saudi Arabia and China will align on everything from security to oil, but agree not to interfere on domestic issues

December 9, 2022 5:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN China and Saudi Arabia expressed aligned policies on a range of areas from security to oil in a joint statement Friday, adding they will support each other while not interfering in each other’s internal affairs. The agreement comes during the Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the kingdom, and amid frayed

Germany: Judges confirm arrest of 23 alleged coup plotters

December 9, 2022 5:27 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say judges have confirmed the arrest of 23 people suspected of planning to topple the government, while the extradition of two others detained abroad is being sought. Prosecutors said Friday 22 German citizens and a Russian woman detained from across Germany on Wednesday have appeared before a federal court for

¿Quiénes son los máximos goleadores de la selección de Brasil en la historia? Neymar igualó un récord

December 9, 2022 5:25 AM CNN Newsource

CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Neymar hizo historia. Ha sido protagonista con la selección de Brasil por varios años, quiere celebrar con sus goles levantando una Copa del Mundo. Y acaba de igualar un récord histórico de la mayor leyenda brasileña de todos los tiempos. Con su gol ante Croacia en cuartos de final del

Justice Department demanding Trump team attest all documents marked classified have been returned

December 9, 2022 5:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Murray and Gabby Orr, CNN The Justice Department is still demanding the Trump team designate a custodian of records to attest that all documents marked classified have been returned to the government, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN. The Trump team has not named anyone to serve as a custodian of

Russian man jailed 8 1/2 years for Ukraine action criticism

December 9, 2022 5:22 AM Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — A prominent Russian opposition figure has been sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison after being convicted on charges stemming from his criticism of the Kremlin’s action in Ukraine. Friday’s sentencing of Ilya Yashin, one of the few Kremlin critics who stayed in Russia, offers the latest indication of an intensified crackdown

UN rights chief: Iran seeks ‘chilling effect’ with execution

December 9, 2022 5:18 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — The U.N.’s top human rights official says the first execution in Iran of a prisoner convicted for a crime allegedly committed during the country’s ongoing nationwide protests is “very troubling.” Volker Turk told reporters at a news conference in Geneva on Friday that the Iranian government’s decision to carry out the death

Lebanese actress linked to Central Bank governor arrested

December 9, 2022 5:13 AM Associated Press

By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese judicial officials and the state-run National News Agency say an actress with links to the country’s Central Bank governor has been placed under arrest after showing up for questioning. The agency says a judge, acting on the request by Lebanon’s top financial prosecutor, on Friday ordered

Big Oil stocks are pointing to higher gas prices to come

December 9, 2022 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Brutally high oil and gas prices were the talk of the town in 2022 and one of the largest contributing factors to sky-high inflation. The thing is: When you reach the top, there’s nowhere to go but down. And that’s exactly where oil is going. The price of crude has taken

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