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Georgia officials highlight benefits of new US-EU and US-South Korea trade deals
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper has expressed support for the Trump Administration's recent trade agreements with the European Union and South Korea, stating that these deals prioritize Georgia farmers. According to Harper, the...

New chapter in Iran’s economic diplomacy with Pakistan
President Masoud Pezeshkian began his official visit to Pakistan on Saturday, marking a significant step in Iran’s efforts to deepen political and economic ties with its eastern neighbor. The visit, the first high-level bilateral engagement...

A Photo From Spider-Man: Brand New Day Could Confirm Mr. Negative
Summary Spider-Man: Brand New Day has teased a street-level story for the superhero sequel. Brand New Day may feature the Inner Demons gang led by Mister Negative, teased by a new set photo. Mister Negative's dual persona and history from comics...

Energy company unveils new service to address $450 million issue: 'Happening not a moment too soon'
The move reflects a growing need. by Geri MilevaAugust 2, 2025 What happens to solar panels once they're no longer useful? One leading energy company is turning that question into a major opportunity — and helping build a cleaner, more circular...

Scientists Detect Unprecedented Energy ‘Tidal Wave’ from the Sun
Welcome back to the Abstract! Here are the studies this week that boiled my blood, warmed my heart, and got permanently inked into my memory. First, a new look at some very old tattoos. Then: a posthumous discovery from a beloved defunct...

Start budgeting to be happier: New study reveals surprising link between smart money management and mental health
In an eye-opening new study, finance experts at the University of South Australia have found a surprisingly strong connection between everyday financial habits and mental wellbeing. From regular savings to timely credit card repayments, the...

Two new businesses set to open at Selden Market after renovations
Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D. | City of Norfolk VaMayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D. | City of Norfolk Va Two new businesses are set to open at Selden Market in Downtown Norfolk this fall. Model Citizen Cocktail Supply and Juniper & Jam...

Letters: Energy corridor would benefit all Canadians
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick TJ Comment Letters Published Aug 02, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 3 minute read Be it fossil fuel, electricity or any other form of energy, everyone across Canada would equally enjoy the advantages of an...
Trump calls India’s reported halt in Russian oil ‘a good step’; New Delhi defends energy policy
U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on his way to New Jersey from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., August 1, 2025. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Ken Cedeno United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) suggested that India...

New pantomime raises thousands for local hospital charity
Dick Whittington Goes Trekking was written, performed and produced by people who met through Stars Appeal fundraising treks. The cast and crew, including an eye consultant, financial advisor, IT director, bookseller, dance teacher and two...

West Philly’s latest, greatest cafe serves lamb scrapple breakfast sandwiches, vegan hoagies, and inspiration
West Philly’s newest cafe, Out West, has only been open for a couple weeks, but the neighborhood has reached a verdict: “It’s already so much better than it needs to be,” declared one new regular after polishing off a crispy lamb scrapple...

Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill: New Dolphins coaches are disciplinarians
Dolphins receivers Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill are being held to a higher standard by new offensive assistants. Waddle says new wide receivers coach Robert Prince and senior pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik are strict and detail-oriented....

Swansea City players ratings as tidy new signing shows he's ready for the new season
Swansea City ended their pre-season schedule with a 3-1 defeat at home to Lorient on Saturday. A double from Pablo Pagis and a penalty from Mohamed Bamba put the visitors in control, before Liam Cullen pulled one back with a second-half spot kick...

Barrasso presses HHS and USTR nominees on rural health funding and energy supply chain
U.S. States Senator John Barrasso | XU.S. States Senator John Barrasso | X U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned two Biden administration nominees during a Senate Committee on Finance hearing this week, focusing on rural health care...

India ramps up US energy imports as Trump pushes balanced trade
India has dramatically increased its energy purchases from the US since Donald Trump returned to office in January, with crude oil imports surging 51% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data cited by...

AI’s 2025 Boom Faces Critical Energy Crisis in Data Centers
The Overlooked Energy Crisis in AI’s Ascent As artificial intelligence surges forward in 2025, a critical constraint is emerging not from silicon shortages or algorithmic hurdles, but from the raw power needed to fuel it. Industry leaders like...

Peak Energy Deploys First US Grid-Scale Sodium-Ion Battery
In a significant advancement for energy storage technology, Peak Energy, a New York-based startup, has deployed what it claims is the first grid-scale sodium-ion battery system in the United States. This milestone, announced this week, marks a...

The Legislative Gazette - The New York State Energy Planning Board releases its 2025 Draft State Energy Plan
(Airs 08/01/25 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: The New York State Energy Planning Board releases its 2025 Draft State Energy Plan, we’ll speak with law...

The Race for Long-Term Energy Storage Is Heating Up
As the world becomes more reliant on variable renewable energies, energy storage is becoming an increasingly essential pillar of energy security. Currently, energy storage is dominated by lithium-ion batteries, but these hold energy for a matter...

SPE Calls For Balanced, Fact-Based Reporting Of Energy Sector
The Council Chair, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, Engr Amina Danmadami, has called for balanced, fact-based reporting that contributes to informed public discourse and supports national development goals. She stressed this...