Michigan drivers are paying more at the pump -- here's what gubernatorial candidates say they'll doMichigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson were asked during a debate how they would address high gas prices in the state.WDIV ClickOnDetroit4d agoWhole story →PlanetJohn James
Turkey Eyes Gas Exploration Off North Africa as Libya Ratifies DealTurkey moved closer to expanding energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean after the second of Libya’s two governments endorsed maritime boundaries disputed by European Union members Greece and Cyprus.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomy
U.K. approves long-delayed gas field in the North Sea despite climate concernsPrime Minister Andy Burnham has sought to balance pressure to tackle rising bills with demands from some Labour lawmakers to reduce fossil fuel use.NBC News4d agoWhole story →Planet
Readers sound off on buying Russian diesel, carriages' future and balcony solarSan Francisco: The immorality of President Trump overriding the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, enacted by Congress in March 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is staggering. Trump made a unilateral decision Oct. 9 — without adhering to the legal requirement to satisfy the statutory requirements of Congress — to purchase up to 4.8…New York Daily News4d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityrussian diesel purchase controversy
The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil DealThe post The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal appeared first on ProPublica .ProPublica4d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetvenezuelan oil deal
Whistleblower CEO quits over hidden Russian cash behind gas deal in Trump peace talks: NYTA gas venture that came up in President Donald Trump's Ukraine peace talks had a hidden backer, according to its former boss. Polar LNG, a startup pitching a plan to export natural gas from Alaska's North Slope, received secret funding from Russian energy giant Novatek, The New York Times reported Friday. Joel Riddle, who ran the company until he…Raw Story21h agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Adelaide’s next act: Why this South Australia capital is worth a visit - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTThe Australian tourist trail is paved with places full of main-character energy, like cosmopolitan Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and the red rock of Uluru in the heart of the Outback. Lesser-known Adelaide, the country’s fifth-largest city, has long lurked on the edges of the spotlight. But a recent return visit convinced me it’s time for this…Spokane Spokesman-Review16h agoWhole story →CulturePlanet
Energy companies share ways to save energy and money this seasonThese Georgia Power, Dominion and Duke Energy programs could help you save money on your electric bill.Augusta Chronicle15h agoWhole story →Planet
Why a blue wave might miss Minnesota's Senate racePolitical headwinds are blowing in Democrats’ favor nationally, with high gas prices and President Trump’s record-low approval rating creating a difficult midterm environment for Republicans. But in Minnesota’s open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D), Democrats are facing an unexpectedly competitive race. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D)…The Hill14h agoWhole story →Planet
Voters angry about high prices may get little relief from the next Congress - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTIf voters expect a new Democratic Congress to bring down prices, they will probably be disappointed. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York) promises the party’s “affordability agenda” will “drive down the high cost of living in every possible area.” But the main forces driving inflation are the Iran war’s impact on energy prices, fallout from…Spokane Spokesman-Review14h agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Ken Paxton’s Travel Security Detail Cost Taxpayers MillionsRecords show the Texas attorney general has taken nearly 1,000 trips during his tenure, costing $3.3 million in security. We could only connect 138 of those trips and $553,000 in security costs to state business.ProPublica14d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentEconomytexas ag travel expenses scandal
Millionaire Susie Lee Reimbursed for $81K in TaxpayerRep. Susie Lee, whose estimated net worth reaches $6.46 million, received $81,615 in taxpayer-funded D.C. lodging reimbursements.Breitbart News Network26d agoWhole story →GovernmentSusie Leecongressional expense reimbursements
Trump and lawmakers clash over data centers, AI race and water useData centers spark a partisan divide as Democratic lawmakers push for tighter restrictions over water use and utility bills while Republican lawmakers cite the AI race.Fox News1mo agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetdata center regulations debate
Washington voters will decide on three ballot measures in 2026, including topics on public education, school sports and sex, and income taxesOn Nov. 3, Washington voters will decide on three ballot measures — all of which are initiated state statutes — with topics covering certain parental rights in public schools, LGBTQ issues, and income taxes. Initiative 1 The first initiative that voters in Washington will decide on — Initiative 1 — would reenact an indirect initiated […]Ballotpedia News18d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationwashington ballot measures
Michigan governor candidates pitch economic plans, clash on data centers during debateJohn James and Jocelyn Benson laid out affordability solutions, data center policy and education plans while they also traded personal attacks on several of the same topics.M Live Michigan18d agoWhole story →EconomyJohn Jamesmichigan governor debate
As data centers expand, lawmakers look at new regulationsAs data centers continue to emerge as one of the most talked-about issues on South Carolina’s campaign trail, lawmakers are preparing for what could become one of the biggest policy debates of the 2027 legislative session.Live 5 News WCSC1d agoWhole story →Culture
Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm electionsWith Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it's not a crystal ball.NPR12d agoWhole story →Governmentmidterm elections
Out-of-state campaign donations pour in for Western Pa. lawmakers, records showRep. Summer Lee has raised more money from California than from her home state of Pennsylvania for the first time in her three congressional election cycles, a NewsWorks Lab analysis of federal campaign records shows. California, at 28%, has passed Pennsylvania, now at 21%, as the largest state source ofPittsburgh Tribune-Review17d agoWhole story →Governmentcampaign finance trends
