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Saudi Arabia plans to expand oil pipeline capacity to 10 million barrels per dayBusiness — 18hAt Riyadh’s WPC Energy Congress, Prince Abdulaziz said Saudi oil pipeline capacity will hit 10 million bpd in two to three years, with 1.2 million more possible within weeks.

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Oracle Trucks Gas to Power New Mexico Data CentersBusiness — 4dOracle may truck compressed natural gas to its New Mexico Project Jupiter AI campus, planned for up to 2.45 GW of gas-fired fuel cells, after pipeline delays.

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Trump says he will double Alaska pipeline fees for South Korea — Oct 3, 2026The 31-second clip shows President Trump responding to South Korea not signing off on an Alaska pipeline by stating he will charge them more and double the fees if they do not approve shortly. It is spreading for the direct comments on the

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Sam Okafor South Korea needs to decide quickly or lose out on access to Alaskan resources at current rates.

DHS Proposes $70,000 Fees for Foreign Student Work — 5dDHS proposed school fees of $70,000 plus $30,000 for OPT—up to $100,000 for STEM grads—and called the program a "pipeline for cheap foreign labor."

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Africa Hotel Pipeline Hits Record 104,444 RoomsTravel — Oct 5, 2026Travel developments include Pine Cliffs’ June wellness retreat, Myrtle Beach’s expanded autism-friendly offerings, and a 12% increase in summer flights to Madeira from the UK. Separately, Africa’s hotel pipeline reached a record 577 properties, while Kyoto’s Imperial Hotel named a general manager and joined The Leading Hotels of the World ahead of its 2026 opening.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Energy Transfer to Acquire Vaquero Midstream for $2.6 Billion — 6dEnergy Transfer agreed to acquire Vaquero Midstream for about $2.625 billion in cash and stock, adding Delaware Basin pipelines and gas processing capacity.

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New Restaurant Openings Reported Across U.S. CitiesBusiness — 3dNew restaurants are adding fresh options across several U.S. communities, from Korean and sushi dining near Wilmington and new McKinney eateries to Afghan and Persian cuisine in Rockville, while West Georgia tracks more businesses in the pipeline. Asheville’s food scene is also in flux, with openings and concept changes unfolding alongside notable restaurant closures.

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Gunmen kill seven, wound four in Syria bus attack — Sep 30, 2026Unidentified gunmen killed seven people and wounded four in an attack on a workers’ bus in Syria’s Homs province. Separately, a gas pipeline explosion near Damascus knocked three power stations offline and threatened electricity and water supplies; officials said the cause was still under investigation, amid reports of earlier sabotage incidents.

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Saudi pipeline shut for weeks after drone attack, oil prices surge — Sep 14, 2026Saudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline after a drone attack; AP sources say repairs could take 3–5 weeks as Brent topped $109 and U.S. diesel hit a record above $6.23.

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Chris Dalton Three weeks of repairs means we need to speed up domestic production and alternatives right now.

Korean Party Calls $54B Alaska LNG Plan Unfinalized — Sep 29, 2026President Trump announced a planned $54 billion South Korean investment in Alaska LNG as part of a broader U.S. energy package, backing a long-planned pipeline and export project whose financing and commercial viability remain uncertain. South Korea’s ruling party said the project is not finalized and must undergo legal and commercial review.

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TROOPS plans $12 million AI infrastructure unit for Southeast Asia — Sep 23, 2026Johor holds 850 MW of live data-center capacity and 2,700 MW in the pipeline as Hong Kong's TROOPS commits US$12 million to a Southeast Asia AI unit.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Asian Stocks Rise on AI and Trade Talks, Oil Falls as Supply Worries Ease — Sep 21, 2026Oil inventory runway cut to 5-10 weeks from 15-20 after pipeline closure, Dhar says; Asian stocks rise on AI and Trump-Xi talk hopes.

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Maya Lindstrom Fed rate hikes are still hanging over everything, and Asian currencies getting stronger might limit how much exporters benefit from this rally.

Trump Floats U.S. Presence in Iran for Oil — Sep 13, 2026Trump said the U.S. could stay in Iran and keep the oil like Venezuela, speaking in Ireland as a Saudi pipeline attack rattled energy markets.

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Rachel Meyers Hope he's right about gas prices dropping once the conflict settles down after November.

Texas Urges Energy Defenses After Reported Tanker Hacks — Sep 24, 2026Texas Railroad Commission Commissioner Wayne Christian urged oil and gas producers, pipeline operators and other energy companies to strengthen cybersecurity after authorities investigated suspected network compromises aboard two U.S.-bound energy vessels. The warning comes amid federal alerts about threats to internet-connected industrial systems, which could disrupt operations and cause financial losses.

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Trump pins Saudi pipeline attack on Iran as oil routes narrow — Sep 14, 2026After drones shut a Saudi bypass line and a projectile hit a Hormuz vessel, President Trump said Iran was probably responsible, as Houthi gains and a Saudi plea for help pressed global energy supply.

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Dana Whitfield Trump is right that Iran likely backs these strikes on Saudi oil lines, but direct proof is still needed before any retaliation.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

GE HealthCare reportedly nears $1B Sofie Biosciences acquisition — Sep 13, 2026GE HealthCare is in advanced talks to acquire Sofie Biosciences for about $1 billion, a move to bolster its Pharmaceutical Diagnostics division by owning the consumable radiopharmaceuticals used with PET scans and to accelerate its radiopharmacy network. The deal would cement recurring revenue from radiotracers and link Sofie’s pipeline to GE HealthCare’s scanner business, potentially expediting access to Sofie’s innovative FAPI programs.

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Derek Foss Sofie’s pipeline looks promising but a billion-dollar price tag is steep for what is still early-stage tech.

Banks Mark Down Oracle’s $18B Data Center Loans Amid Stalled Sales — Sep 18, 2026Banks are struggling to place about $18 billion of loans backing Oracle’s Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with the debt quoted at 89 to 91 cents on the dollar as investor concern grows over Oracle’s rising borrowing and weak credit metrics. Local opposition and regulatory hurdles, including a halted natural gas pipeline plan, compound financing challenges for the Oracle-OpenAI AI infrastructure project.

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ByteDance Spins Out AI Drug Unit at $1.5B — Sep 16, 2026ByteDance spun off its AI drug discovery unit, Anew Labs, into an independent company and just closed a $290 million first-round financing valuing it at about $1.5 billion, with ByteDance retaining a 56% controlling stake. The round, led by HSG, IDG Capital, Hillhouse, and 5Y Capital among others, bolsters Anew Labs’ global footprint and its pipeline and technology stack built around AI-driven drug discovery.

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FAA Expects $100M Tariff Cost on $12.5B UpgradeBusiness — Sep 17, 2026The FAA estimates roughly $100 million in tariff-related costs for the $12.5 billion air-traffic-control modernization, driven largely by radar equipment from RTX’s Collins Aerospace and Indra Group moving production to U.S. facilities amid ongoing budget overruns that have raised Phase One costs to about $16 billion. Lawmakers and analysts note tariffs complicate the pipeline for a major infrastructure program and may influence future funding and procurement decisions.

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LSAW Pipes Support Large-Scale Energy, Marine ProjectsBusiness — Sep 16, 2026LSAW pipes are favored for large-diameter pipelines because their welded longitudinal seam supports demanding project specs, with selection guided by design requirements and standards such as API 5L and ISO 3183. Heavy-wall LSAW pipes extend this utility into offshore engineering, where increased wall thickness provides structural strength and corrosion resistance for jacket foundations in offshore wind projects, with specifications driven by engineering design and project criteria.

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Dana Whitfield The push into offshore wind with heavy-wall versions shows how well they handle the strength needs for jacket foundations.

Electra Therapeutics Prices $350 Million Biotech IPO — Sep 17, 2026Electra Therapeutics priced an upsized $15-per-share IPO at roughly $350 million, selling 23,333,334 shares with a 30-day option for 3.5 million more and set to trade on Nasdaq as ETRA; proceeds will fund its ipsoprubart HLH program and other candidates as it scales its late-stage pipeline. The deal underscores strong investor demand for biotech IPOs in 2026, with Electra among multiple companies raising substantial capital for immune-mediated diseases and cancer programs.

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Sam Okafor The proceeds should help push their late-stage candidates forward, though execution risk in biotech remains high.

Baker Hughes Wins Major Venture Global LNG Orders — Sep 13, 2026Venture Global expects the next arbitration ruling over Calcasieu Pass LNG sales by the end of the year, as Baker Hughes and Venture Global push major infrastructure expansions including the Cloud Connector Pipeline and Plaquemines LNG capacity with modular liquefaction and gas-compression solutions. Industry leadership also notes a robust outlook for US natural gas and LNG demand, with growth supported by new data-center power needs and ongoing expansion efforts.

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Elena Vasquez Data center power demand will likely keep natural gas exports strong even if arbitration drags on.

Illegal Gold Mining Surges on Brazil Indigenous Lands — Sep 15, 2026G Mining Ventures reports a new near-surface gold discovery at Gurupi in Brazil, along with strong drill results at Tocantinzinho, signaling potential for a broader, multi-asset growth pipeline. Separately, IPAM’s analysis shows illegal gold mining on Brazil’s Indigenous lands in the Amazon expanded dramatically, with 2024 areas far larger than 1985 and ongoing mercury contamination and climate-related harms, prompting calls for stronger enforcement, traceability, and Indigenous-led adaptation.

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United Therapeutics and Denali Outline Pipeline Shifts at Morgan Stanley Conference — Sep 14, 2026Biotech firms Crescent Biopharma, Denali Therapeutics, Kyverna Therapeutics, and United Therapeutics outlined forthcoming data, new indications, and expansive commercial strategies at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference, signaling a push into pulmonary fibrosis, CNS, and other large patient populations. Denali highlighted its Avlayah Transport Vehicle platform and CNS programs, while United Therapeutics outlined a four‑product strategy for IPF/PPF and planned NDA activities, underscoring continued innovation and manufacturing expansion across the sector.

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Nicole Hardy Shifting focus to larger populations like pulmonary fibrosis makes sense for growth but competition will be fierce.