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Thousands lose power supply after Russia attacks frontline region, Ukraine says
Nov 2 (Reuters) - Nearly 60,000 people were deprived of power supply after Russia's overnight air attack on Ukraine's frontline region of Zaporizhzhia that wounded two and reduced buildings to rubble, the regional governor said on Sunday. As winter nears, Russia has stepped up missile and dr...Reuters
Sun, Nov 2
Trump administration must pay food aid benefits within days, judge says
Federal judge in Rhode Island ordered USDA to pay SNAP benefits Judge sets Monday deadline for a SNAP funding planTrump had asked the court to 'clarify' orderBy Helen Coster NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A federal court in Rhode Island on Saturday ordered the Trump administration to make fu...Reuters
Sun, Nov 2
Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians
Trump says he ordered Pentagon to prepare for potential attack on NigeriaUS president says Nigeria has not done enough to stop killings of ChristiansNigerian President Tinubu rejects claims of religious intoleranceNigeria vows to keep fighting violent extremismBy Andrea Shalal and Camillus Eboh W...Reuters
Sun, Nov 2
Trump administration must pay food aid benefits within days, judge says
By Helen Coster NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A federal court in Rhode Island on Saturday ordered the Trump administration to make full food aid benefit payments by Monday, or partial payments by Wednesday, while acknowledging the "irreparable harm" that exists without their timely payment....Reuters
Sun, Nov 2
A toy maker takes his case against Trump's tariffs to the Supreme Court
Supreme Court to hear tariffs arguments on WednesdayTrump invoked emergency powers in imposing tariffsPlaintiffs accused Trump of exceeding his authorityBy Jan WolfeWASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Within days of Donald Trump announcing his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs in April, Rick Wolde...Reuters
Sat, Nov 1
As US federal food aid lapses, most states unable to fill the void
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - For Roma Hammonds, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, food stamps have been a lifeline since taking custody of her grandchildren five years ago. Hammonds, 60, who cannot work because of a physical disability, has relied on her $563 in monthly Supplemental Nut...Reuters
Sat, Nov 1
Scientists try to prove link between Amazon gold mining and disabilities in babies
Mercury contamination may be causing neurological disorders Illegal gold mining contaminates rivers, affecting Indigenous healthWorld leaders will focus on forests at COP30 meeting in NovemberBy Ricardo Brito, Manuela Andreoni and Adriano Machado SAI CINZA, Brazil, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Deep in the A...Reuters
Sat, Nov 1
Ukraine says it attacked petroleum products pipeline in Moscow region
KYIV, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian attack caused explosions and suspended operations at a Russian petroleum products pipeline in the Moscow region, Ukraine's military intelligence said on Saturday.The attack carried out on Friday destroyed transportation pipes for petrol, diesel and aviation fu...Reuters
Sat, Nov 1
Russia attacks Ukrainian gas production site, Kyiv says
KYIV, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A Russian attack overnight caused a fire at a Ukrainian gas production site in the Poltava region, Ukraine's emergency services said on Saturday. Russian troops have stepped up strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities in recent months, and have attacked gas infrastructu...Reuters
Sat, Nov 1
Motiva, two other east Texas refineries return to normal operations, sources say
By Erwin SebaHOUSTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Motiva Enterprises' 640,500 barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas refinery along with two others in the east Texas Gulf Coast city were operating normally after recovering from malfunctions, said people familiar with plant operations.The Motiva refinery...Reuters
Sat, Nov 1
Motiva, two other east Texas refineries return to normal operations, sources say
HOUSTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Motiva Enterprises' 640,500 barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas refinery along with two others in the east Texas Gulf Coast city, were operating normally after recovering from malfunctions, said people familiar with plant operations.The Motiva refinery, which is t...Reuters
Sat, Nov 1
Australia, Canada sign deal to promote, strengthen critical minerals cooperation
SYDNEY, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Australia said on Saturday it signed an agreement with Canada to promote and strengthen bilateral cooperation and trade on critical minerals at the Group of Seven meeting of energy and environment ministers in Toronto.Resources Minister Madeleine King said she and Canadian ...Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule
Unclear whether benefits will be paid from November 1Judges told administration to report back by MondayUS judge says administration decision not to tap contingency funds is arbitrary By Nate Raymond and Leah DouglasBOSTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration cannot suspen...Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
Cuba rescues residents stranded by floodwaters in wake of Hurricane Melissa
By Mario Fuentes and Alien Fernandez RIO CAUTO, Cuba, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Cuba worked on Friday to rescue residents still stranded by unprecedented floodwaters in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, including a flooded river that had cut off one of the country's most important east-west thoroughfar...Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soybean basis steady-firm as more Chinese demand awaited
CHICAGO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans shipped by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals were steady to firm on Friday while export premiums edged higher as traders anticipated an increase in sales to China following trade talks this week.Basis values have swelled this week ahead of a meeti...Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
Trump administration announces $100 million in funding to upgrade coal plants
Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday announced that it would make $100 million available to refurbish and modernize existing coal-fired power plants.The move is part of the Trump administration's effort to reverse the decline of coal use in the United States. The Energy Dep...Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
Trump administration announces $100 mln in funding for coal plants
Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday announced that it would make $100 million available to refurbish and modernize existing coal-fired power plants.The move is part of the Trump administration's effort to reverse the decline of coal use in the United States.Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
Three injured after fire at HF Sinclair Navajo refinery in New Mexico
NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Three individuals were injured after a fire broke out at HF Sinclair's DINO.N Navajo refinery in Artesia, New Mexico, on Friday, the company said in a statement.The Dallas, Texas-based refiner responded to a fire at the Navajo facility at approximately 1:10 p.m. ET t...Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
LIVESTOCK-US cattle futures slump on weak cash prices, Trump jitters
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - U.S. cattle futures slid on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Friday due to weak cash prices and uncertainty over President Donald Trump's push to lower beef prices, traders said.Futures have tumbled since Trump said two weeks ago that his administ...Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
ICE canola futures fall Friday, rise for October
Oct 31 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures fell Friday, almost wiping out four days of small gains this week, as continuing weakness in palm oil and soy oil overwhelmed gains in soybeans and soymeal.• January canola RSF6 settled down $11.50 at $637 per metric ton.• Friday's loss saw canola only mark ...Reuters
Fri, Oct 31
