Oil

Wellness

Houston Group Distributes Narcan to Combat Overdoses in Black Men

A Houston nonprofit is training residents to reverse overdoses with free Narcan nasal spray, targeting older Black men who face rising death rates from opioids. The African American Male Wellness Agency just secured a $1 million grant to expand its efforts downtown and beyond.

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Corporate

Vietnam Tet 2026 Draws 5M+ Visitors to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hue and More

Vietnam's Tet holiday from February 14-20, 2026, pulled in over 5 million visitors to top spots including Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hue, Lam Dong, An Giang and Phu Quoc. Domestic crowds surged alongside record international arrivals from India and Europe, boosting tourism revenue past hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Conflicts & Security

Seven Nations Urge Libya to Restart Political Process Amid Climate Risks

Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama and the United Kingdom called on Libyan factions Wednesday to revive a political process stalled by deadlock. The joint statement, issued in New York ahead of a UN Security Council session on Libya, also pressed for climate risk integration into national planning and stronger disaster management.

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Policy & Law

Sachin Pilot Slams India-US Trade Pact as Farmer-Throttling Deal

Congress leader Sachin Pilot accused the Modi government Thursday of signing a trade agreement with the United States under pressure that harms Indian farmers. He said the deal allows duty-free American agricultural imports, devastating growers of maize, cotton and other crops across multiple states.

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Gaming

Bungie Delays Destiny 2 Shadow and Order Update by 3 Months for Revisions

Bungie announced a three-month delay for its Destiny 2 Shadow and Order update, pushing the release from March 3, 2026, to June 9, 2026. The studio cited large revisions, including a name change and major quality-of-life improvements, as the reason.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Traikov Takes Over as Bulgaria’s Caretaker Energy Minister

Traicho Traikov assumed duties as Bulgaria's caretaker Energy Minister on Thursday, pledging to safeguard national interests through a stable, competitive and sustainable energy sector. He succeeds Zhecho Stankov after a handover ceremony at the Energy Ministry in Sofia.

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Movies

Theatre B’s ‘Perfect Arrangement’ skewers 1950s family myths

Theatre B in Fargo launches Topher Payne's comedy 'Perfect Arrangement' this weekend, flipping the 1950s image of perfect American families on its head. The play follows two State Department workers tasked with rooting out sexual deviants while hiding their own sham marriage.

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Corporate

Nissan Recalls 643,000 Rogue SUVs Over Throttle, Engine Risks

Nissan recalled 643,000 Rogue sport utility vehicles in the U.S. due to two defects that can cause loss of drive power or, in rare cases, engine fires. The issues affect throttle body components and engine bearings in models from various years.

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Climate Change

Coffee Belt Faces 57 Extra Hot Days Yearly from Climate Change

Coffee-growing regions in the world's top five producers now endure an average of 57 additional days per year above 30°C due to human-caused climate change. The heat surge, already hitting Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia and Indonesia, threatens Arabica and Robusta crops that supply 75% of global coffee.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Oil Prices Rise on US-Iran Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Fears

Brent crude futures rose 24 cents to $70.59 a barrel early Thursday, extending a more than 4% rally from the prior session. Traders cited risks of supply disruptions from escalating US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Russia’s Urals Crude Discount Hits $28/Barrel, Deepest Since 2023

Russia's Urals crude oil traded at a record $28 per barrel discount to Brent last week, the widest gap since April 2023. The plunge stems from slumping exports to India and Baltic Sea ice disruptions.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Chevron Leads Race for Quick Venezuelan Oil Gains Amid Vast Challenges

Foreign oil companies including Chevron are rushing into Venezuela to ramp up production by as much as 500,000 barrels per day within six months, executives say. But even basic projects face severe hurdles like polluted fields and crumbling infrastructure.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ron Harper Prouder of Sons’ NBA Careers Than His 5 Rings

Five-time NBA champion Ron Harper says he's prouder of his two sons playing in the league than his collection of championship rings. Harper shared the sentiment on the 'Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady' podcast.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Yankees Eyed for Kopech Free Agent Deal Amid Bullpen Velocity Push

New York Yankees officials showed interest in free agent reliever Michael Kopech during winter meetings, according to reports from MLB Network's Jon Heyman and analyst Julian Guilarte. The hard-throwing right-hander remains unsigned as pitchers and catchers report to spring training camps.

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Fußball

Premier-League-Abstiegskampf: Wolves Letzter mit neun Punkten

Wolverhampton Wanderers ist mit neun Punkten aus 26 Spielen Tabellenletzter in der Premier League. Burnley und West Ham begleiten sie im Abstiegsplatz, während Sunderland und Leeds sich abgesetzt haben.

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