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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a reception celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, U.S., May 13, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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Biden signs ban on imports of Russian nuclear reactor fuel into law

Enriched Russian uranium will not be imported to the United States in President Biden's latest effort to disrupt Putin's regime.

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New Mexico forges rule for treatment of fracking water amid protests

Environmental officials begin series of hearings to build rules on the release of water produced by oil and gas production in New Mexico.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the White House in Washington, U.S., August 27, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson/File Photo
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US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos

The White House gave a Chinese-linked company and its partners 120 days to sell property they had bought near a U.S. Air Force...

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B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates

The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more...

FILE PHOTO: Darren Woods, Chairman and CEO, Exxon Mobil Corporation speaks at the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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Illinois state treasurer urges Exxon shareholders to vote against CEO Woods, director Hooley

The Illinois state treasurer has urged Exxon Mobil shareholders to vote against the election of Executive Chair and CEO Darren Woods, as the...

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Tesla on display at the Everything Electric exhibition at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, March 28, 2024.  REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
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Tesla settles factory worker’s sexual harassment lawsuit

Tesla has settled a lawsuit by a former factory employee who says she was fired for complaining about severe sexual harassment, as the...

FILE PHOTO: Protesters gather in front of the Royal Castle during a protest of Polish farmers against the European Union's Green Deal ahead of EU parliamentary elections, in Warsaw, Poland May 10, 2024. Robert Kowalewski /Agencja Wyborcza.pl via REUTERS
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Polish farmers begin hunger strike over EU Green Deal

Five Polish farmers have gone on hunger strike over European Union environmental regulations they say are driving them out of business.

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Feedback loops: Oil prices, inflation and monetary policy

How does the price of oil interact with inflation and the monetary policy meant to keep it in check? It's complicated, according to...

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends an interview with Reuters Editor in Chief Alessandra Galloni in Washington, U.S., April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
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Yellen says Chinese response possible on expected US tariff action

The US could see a significant response from China following any tariff actions, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday

A general view of electric lines as demand for power surges during a period of hot weather in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare/File Photo
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FERC votes to overhaul US electric transmission system

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved rules that set new requirements for moving electricity across states.

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